Indiana Hoosiers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Indiana Hoosiers vs Ohio State Buckeyes

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Buckeyes (-12.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52

The Ohio State Buckeyes (9-1) will go up against the Indiana Hoosiers (10-0) at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Ohio State opens this matchup as 12.0-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 52.

The Indiana Hoosiers head into this game 10-0 for this season. In their last matchup, the Hoosiers took the field against the Michigan Wolverines and went home with a win by a final score of 20-15. The Indiana Hoosiers ended up running the ball 28 times and compiled 40 yds, earning them an average of 1.4 yards per tote. Overall, they had 56 plays for 246 yds. Indiana surrendered 16 pass completions on 32 tries for a total of 137 yards, and a completion rate of 50.0%. On the ground, the Hoosiers conceded 69 yds on 34 tries, which is an average of 2.0 yds per run allowed.

The Hoosiers have attained 4,532 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Indiana has totaled 25 passing touchdowns and 32 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 7 times. Indiana has 243 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 49 infractions for 465 yards. As a team they're averaging 176.7 yards on the ground ranking this team at 47th in the nation. In terms of scoring, the Indiana Hoosiers are sitting at 43.9 PPG.

The Hoosiers sit in 7th in college football regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 13.8 PPG. They are allowing 2.5 yards per rushing attempt and 72.2 yards on the ground per contest so far this year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 722 yards on the ground through 10 games. In terms of passing yards, the Hoosiers have conceded 1,833 yards which puts them in 20th in the nation. They have allowed 183.3 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 61.0%. In total, they are giving up 255.5 yards/contest ranking them 3rd in the country. They have given up 8 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Buckeyes step onto the field holding a record of 9-1 for this season. For their last game, the Buckeyes took home the win by a final score of 31-7 when they faced the Northwestern Wildcats. Ohio State ran for 5.2 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 173 yds on 33 attempts. The Buckeyes finished the contest with a total of 420 yards on 57 plays (7.4 yards per play). The Buckeyes secondary conceded a completion rate of 58.3%, relinquishing 201 yards on 21 for 36 passing. Ohio State surrendered 30 rushing attempts for 50 yards (1.7 yards per carry).

When looking at their scoring prowess, the Buckeyes are 12th in the nation holding an average of 37.8 PPG. The Ohio State Buckeyes hold an average of 451.4 yards/game, which is good for 17th in Division 1. The Ohio State offense has totaled 404 penalty yards on 42 infractions, which has them sitting 129th in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 5 picks while conceding 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 218 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Buckeyes have a total of 2,676 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 267.6 throwing yards per contest, which ranks 31st in Division 1. They are averaging 183.8 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,838 yards for this season.

The Buckeyes are giving up 10.3 PPG, ranking them 1st in the country. Ohio State has yielded a total of 907 rushing yards (90.7 yards per outing) as well as 6 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. This season, they have allowed 103 points. They have allowed 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 160.1 yards per contest, which puts them in 6th in the country. The Buckeyes defense has been on the field for 589 plays, which ranks 9th in the nation. Their defense has totaled 7 fumbles and 7 interceptions on the campaign.

Who will win tonight's Hoosiers/Buckeyes college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Buckeyes -12.0

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