Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes 11/23/24 – With a perfect 10-0 record, the Indiana Hoosiers head into Week 13 looking to maintain their undefeated streak against the Ohio State Buckeyes, who themselves have managed 9-1 so far this season. Ohio Stadium will be the venue for the game. As the Hoosiers compete against one of their toughest challenges of the season, their goal is clear – protect their undefeated record. This thrilling encounter will be aired on FOX at 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 23, 2024, allowing fans to witness one of the most pivotal matches in NCAAF history.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes 11/23/24
| When: | Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Ohio Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Hoosiers | +12 (-110) | Over 51.5 (-115) | +380 |  |
| Buckeyes | -12 (-110) | Under 51.5 (-105) | -550 | |
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This pivotal matchup presents the Indiana Hoosiers as considerable underdogs despite their undefeated streak, facing a formidable Ohio State Buckeyes team favored by 12 points. The high over/under at 51.5 suggests expectations of a high-scoring game, aligning with both teams’ offensive prowess throughout the season.
Kurtis Rourke QB vs. Will Howard QB
Kurtis Rourke has played an invaluable role for the Indiana Hoosiers posting a 71.8% completion rate along with 2,410 passing yards. He is also able to throw the ball a long way which is shown by his 10.1 yards per pass attempted, and that makes him an indispensable part of India’s offense. Rourke has also shown his ability to hold onto the ball, and he has only registered 4 interceptions compared to his 21 touchdowns.
On the other hand, Will Howard from Ohio State, Rourke’s counterpart, has been quite effective as well, with a total of 72.9% completion rate and 2,484 yards. Howard manages to notch slightly higher with 24 touchdown passes, and his sacks are modest, which shows he does not get harassed. This sets the scene for a great quarterback matchup that should be able to determine the outcome of the game.
There is also the psychological battle that Rourke and Howard will engage each other along with a clash of physical attributes. With Rourke’s ability to execute long drives, Ohio State’s defense has proven to hold up well at home. On the contrary, Howard has a better passer rating and slightly better blocking from his offensive line, which might tilt the power balance towards the Buckeyes in their attempts to get sustained drives against a tough Hoosiers defense.
Hoosiers’ Ground and Air Attack
In their last five outings, the Hoosiers have demonstrated a balanced attack, with Justice Ellison rushing for 686 yards over the season and Elijah Sarratt proving to be a significant threat in the receiving game. Their victory against Michigan was hard-fought, showcasing the team’s resilience and ability to close out games, a trait that will be crucial against Ohio State.
Buckeyes’ Offensive Dynamics
Ohio State has shown similar versatility, with Quinshon Judkins leading the rushing charge and Jeremiah Smith being a standout receiver, amassing 865 yards this season. Their only stumble came against Oregon, a reminder of their vulnerability which the Hoosiers might exploit. However, their dominant performances in other games, like the shutout against Purdue, emphasize their capacity to rebound and dominate.
Trends
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Trends
Indiana are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Indiana’s last 9 games.
Indiana are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games.
Indiana are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games against Ohio State.
Indiana are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games against Ohio State.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ohio State’s last 7 games.
Ohio State are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ohio State’s last 7 games against Indiana.
Ohio State are 12-0 SU in their last 12 games at home.
Ohio State are 13-0 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against Indiana.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Prediction
Given the strong offenses and the robust defenses of both teams, this encounter is likely to be more closely contested than what the odds indicate. The spread may be covered by the Hoosiers because they have a good ATS record and give tough competition in most of the games. On the other hand, the past patterns suggest the Buckeyes’ home advantage and the historical performance should be taken into account.
As for the safer edges, they might be in favor of the UNDER because of both teams’ ability to play time and due to the importance of the game which would put more emphasis on the play calling. It is expected that Ohio State will win, but the game should remain a one-possession game, with Indiana looking to pull off a surprise.
Score Prediction: Ohio State Buckeyes 28, Indiana Hoosiers 21.
