Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio State Buckeyes

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH

TV: BIG10

Odds/Point Spread: Buckeyes (-39.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54

Ohio Stadium is the site where the Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) will try to beat the Western Michigan Broncos (0-1) on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Ohio State is 39.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is 54.

The Western Michigan Broncos come into this matchup with a record of 0-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Broncos faced the Wisconsin Badgers and went home with a loss by a final score of 28-14. The Western Michigan Broncos ran the football 33 different times and amassed 120 yards, earning them an average of 3.6 yds per carry. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 52 plays which converted into 261 yards. Western Michigan relinquished 21 pass completions on 36 tries for a total of 192 yds, and a completion rate of 58.3%. In the running game, the Broncos conceded 196 yards on 46 tries, which averages out to 4.3 yds per run allowed.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Western Michigan Broncos have an average of 14.0 points per game. As a team they average 120.0 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 94th in college football. The Broncos have attained 261 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Western Michigan has totaled 0 touchdowns through the air and 2 rushing touchdowns. Western Michigan has earned 13 first downs offensively, and they have committed 3 penalties for 25 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 2 times.

When talking about yards via the pass, the Broncos have conceded 192 yds which has them sitting in 71st in the nation. They are allowing 192.0 yards per outing via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 58.3%. Overall, they are giving up 388.0 yards per outing which puts them 97th in Division 1. They have yielded no TD's through the air in addition to 3 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for 4.3 yards per rushing attempt and 196.0 rushing yards per contest this season. During this campaign, they have given up 196 yards via the running game in 1 game. The Broncos are ranked 103rd in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 28.0 points per game.

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The Buckeyes head into this matchup 1-0 this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Buckeyes got the victory with a final of 52-6 when they faced the Akron Zips. The Buckeyes ended up finishing with 404 yards while they ran 64 plays (6.3 yards per play). Ohio State ran for 5.2 yards per carry, totaling 170 yds on 33 carries. Ohio State allowed 35 attempts on the ground for 47 yards (1.3 yds per carry). The Buckeyes pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 62.1%, relinquishing 130 yards on 18 out of 29 passing.

In relation to how much they score, the Buckeyes sit 18th in college football with 52.0 points per outing. The Ohio State Buckeyes hold an average of 404.0 yards per contest, which has them ranked 72nd in the nation. The Ohio State offense has accrued 45 yds of penalties on 7 violations, ranking them 34th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown no picks while surrendering no fumbles and they have been able to obtain 24 first downs. For the year thus far, the Buckeyes have compiled 234 passing yards, which has them sitting 66th in college football. They are averaging 170.0 run yards per game.

Ohio State has conceded a total of 47 rushing yards and no touchdowns by way of the ground game for the year. They have surrendered no touchdownss via the pass in addition to 130.0 yards per game, ranking them 42nd in college football. They have tallied 1 fumble and 2 interceptions on the season. The Buckeyes defense has been on the field for 64 plays, ranking them 65th in the country. The Buckeyes are relinquishing 6.0 PPG, which has them 31st in the country. This season, they have surrendered 6 pts.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Buckeyes -39.0

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