Why?

Because that’s what the Eleven Warriors staff thinks. And so is the Eleven Warriors staff never wrong.

As ohio state nears the start of its battle with purdue, the Eleven warriors the staff expects another dominant performance from the Buckeyes at the Horseshoe.

Score predictions

Andy Anders: Ohio State 56, Purdue 3 — Normally I try to provide some analysis, but I don’t see the Boilermakers putting up any resistance on this one. Even Ohio State’s backups score a few times, and November continues with another win.

George Eisner: Ohio State 42, Purdue 0 — As bad as the Boilermakers are, they still prove difficult to project given their ability to score 49 points at Illinois one week and get shut out at home against Oregon the next. Considering OSU looks more like the Ducks than the Illini in terms of overall talent, and the Buckeyes are playing their best game yet, they should really earn their second donut of the season here.

Jack Emerson: Ohio State 49, Purdue 7 — These are not the Spoilermakers of old.

Jordan Raines: Ohio State 52, Purdue 3 — The Bucks come out fast and never look back.

Johnny Ginter: Ohio State 42, Purdue 10 — A slow start prevents this from being as big a blow as many expect, but the Buckeyes still win comfortably as Henderson and Judkins run wild.

Matt Gutridge: Ohio State 45, Purdue 7 — The only time I’ve been to Ohio Stadium when the Buckeyes played Purdue was in 1988. That’s the last time Ohio State lost to the Boilermakers in Columbus. I’ll be at the Skull Session to watch my daughter and her high school band play with TBDBITL, but I’m going home to watch the game to ensure Ryan Day’s team comes away with the win.

Garrick Hodge: Ohio State 55, Purdue 7 — Purdue stinks. That’s my ‘expert analysis’.

Dan Hope: Ohio State 41, Purdue 7 — Purdue is worse this year than when Ohio State beat it by this score last year in West Lafayette, but I’m running it back by the same score because I think we’re more likely to see the Buckeyes’ B-game than their A- game this week after last week’s emotional win at Penn State.

Kyle Jones: Ohio State 49, Purdue 3 — The Purdue defense is very, very, very bad. No team on Ohio State’s schedule is ranked lower in total defense, and only six FBS squads are giving up more yards per play. Will Howard and the OSU offense eat into this one early and often, and Fox fails to set another Big Noon ratings record as many fans of both teams change the channel in the second half.

Chris Lauderback: Ohio State 42, Purdue 6 — The Buckeyes go deep on the bench in this one, but not before Will Howard throws three touchdowns, including two to Jeremiah Smith.

Ramzy Nasrallah: Ohio State 52, Purdue 0 — The visitors rank 111th in total offense and 121st in total defense. If the Buckeyes play fewer than 75 players in this game, it should count as a loss.

Josh Poloha: Ohio State 49, Purdue 3 — Purdue is no good. The Buckeyes are really good. That’s the perfect recipe for a blowout. Stay healthy and have the backups for some much-needed playtime and in-game experience, please.

Jason Priestas: Ohio State 44, Purdue 3 — Every now and then you have to worry about a crafty Purdue team that can and does shock a better Ohio State team. This is not one of those seasons. Look for the Buckeyes to continue fine-tuning the line, defense and what they want to work on next.

Chase Brown: Ohio State 56, Purdue 6 — What Jason said.

Will the state of Ohio provide coverage?

Ohio State enters Saturday as 38-point favorites over Purdue. Ten of our fourteen staffers who submitted scores believe the Buckeyes will cover their nearly six-touchdown spread against Purdue. Meanwhile, Matt Gutridge picked up a push, and Johnny Ginter, Dan Hope and Chris Lauderback picked the Boilermakers to cover.

Eleven Warriors Prop Bets

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How many touchdowns will Ohio State score in the first quarter?

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• Under 2.5 (+100)

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