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LGHL Instant Recap Podcast: Peacock sucks; Ohio State did what it had to do ahead of Penn State
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Instant Recap Podcast: Peacock sucks; Ohio State did what it had to do ahead of Penn State
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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The Buckeyes played perhaps their most complete game of the season, some glaring issues notwithstanding.
On LGHL Instant Recap Pods, Land-Grant Holy Land writers break down Ohio State games just minutes after the action ends. They bring you the biggest stats, storylines, and moments of the game before the players make it back to the locker room.
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On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini and Justin Golba are breaking down No.3 Ohio State’s 40-7 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers. It certainly wasn’t a perfect performance from the Buckeyes, but it felt like OSU did everything that it needed to do in order to get prepared for the challenge Penn State will present next weekend. Kyle McCord had arguably his most complete performance of the season and the defense continued to show a remarkable ability for keeping opposing offenses out of the end zone.
Of course, there were a few negatives as both running back Chip Trayanum and cornerback Denzel Burke left the game due to injuries. As of recording time, Ohio State had not provided any updates as to the severity of their injuries, but Trayanum appeared to be in concussion protocol, while Burke seemed to be dealing with a leg injury.
The Buckeye wide receivers — including Marvin Harrison Jr. — had an abnormal number of drops, but if that is the biggest issue for a team, then you are in pretty good shape.
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Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Barbara J. Perenic/The Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Buckeyes played perhaps their most complete game of the season, some glaring issues notwithstanding.
On LGHL Instant Recap Pods, Land-Grant Holy Land writers break down Ohio State games just minutes after the action ends. They bring you the biggest stats, storylines, and moments of the game before the players make it back to the locker room.
Listen to the episode and subscribe:
Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio
On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini and Justin Golba are breaking down No.3 Ohio State’s 40-7 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers. It certainly wasn’t a perfect performance from the Buckeyes, but it felt like OSU did everything that it needed to do in order to get prepared for the challenge Penn State will present next weekend. Kyle McCord had arguably his most complete performance of the season and the defense continued to show a remarkable ability for keeping opposing offenses out of the end zone.
Of course, there were a few negatives as both running back Chip Trayanum and cornerback Denzel Burke left the game due to injuries. As of recording time, Ohio State had not provided any updates as to the severity of their injuries, but Trayanum appeared to be in concussion protocol, while Burke seemed to be dealing with a leg injury.
The Buckeye wide receivers — including Marvin Harrison Jr. — had an abnormal number of drops, but if that is the biggest issue for a team, then you are in pretty good shape.
Contact Matt Tamanini
Twitter: @BWWMatt
Connect with Justin:
Twitter: @justin_golba
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LGHL Minnich’s Musings about Ohio State vs. Purdue
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Minnich’s Musings about Ohio State vs. Purdue
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The Buckeyes took care of business in rainy Ross-Ade Stadium.
On a perpetually rainy and misty afternoon, Ohio State defeated Purdue, 41-7. Purdue had its occasional moments where it appeared that the Boilermakers were going to be able to score, but the Ohio State defense would rise up to the occasion, and thwart those plans.
Here are some thoughts I have about Ohio State’s win over Purdue, and what it could mean with the big game at Penn State looming next week...
The skepticism about Jim Knowles coming into the 2023 season was warranted, but Knowles seems to have learned from his overly aggressive style that hurt Ohio State last season against Michigan and Georgia. Yes, I know Purdue is not a great offensive threat, the Boilermakers missed three field goals and the weather certainly impacted the Boilermakers, but Ohio State only gave up seven points.
The defensive line was able to come up with 3 sacks, 9 tackles for loss, and 5 passes defended. Penn State is a better offensive team than Purdue, but the Ohio State defense has to be feeling more confident than they were at the end of last season.
I certainly understood the intention to redshirt Dallan Hayden for this season, but Hayden’s performance against Purdue has to make the coaches wonder if he should be getting more playing time at running back. Hayden may not be as fast as TreVeyon Henderson, or as physical as Chip Trayanum or Miyan Williams, but Hayden is the most decisive of the running backs and makes yards when given the ball. It makes me wonder if Hayden is going to get opportunities against Penn State next week.
As soon as the news broke about the injuries at the running back position, combined with Emeka Egbuka’s absence, I was happy to be rewarded with the usage of Xavier Johnson in this game. “The X Man” gives Ohio State options at both running back and receiver, and could be a match-up problem for upcoming Ohio State opponents.
I am not saying that they are a good offensive line, but I will say that they played better. Again, Purdue is not a great opponent, but the offensive line needed to show improvement, and they did. I believe Coach Frye simplified the offensive line blocking scheme, and the running game looked better today than they have the previous weeks of this 2023 season.
The looming test against Penn State is going to demand the offensive line protect Kyle McCord, while also giving the Ohio State running back lanes to run through for positive yardage. Maybe I am being overly complimentary, but this performance by the offensive line on the road was markedly better than last week against Maryland at home.
Thank you, Coach Day, for playing the backups late in the contest, and letting them do more than just hand the ball off on offense. Yes, I know that Carnell Tate’s play was necessitated by Emeka Egbuka’s absence, but it was still good to see Tate haul in a long pass of 55 yards. Even more impressive to me was the insertion of Brandon Inniss, who made his first reception a memorable one, with a 58-yard touchdown reception.
I would have liked to have seen freshman quarterback Lincoln Kienholz get the last series of the game, but I also will concede that backup quarterback Devin Brown needs game reps.
Perhaps I am in the minority of Ohio State fans, but I did not mind the Peacock broadcast. I did not want to jinx it during the broadcast, but Peacock did not show any of the annoying Dr. Pepper “Fansville” commercials, instead concentrating on annoying Geico commercials.
For those of you who purchased Peacock for this game, just a gentle reminder — there is always a possibility that Ohio State could wind up on the platform again this season, with the games at Wisconsin, at Rutgers, and Minnesota still unaccounted for with the respective TV networks. You may want to hold onto your Peacock account for the month before you delete it.
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Chip.Minnich via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Barbara J. Perenic/The Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Buckeyes took care of business in rainy Ross-Ade Stadium.
On a perpetually rainy and misty afternoon, Ohio State defeated Purdue, 41-7. Purdue had its occasional moments where it appeared that the Boilermakers were going to be able to score, but the Ohio State defense would rise up to the occasion, and thwart those plans.
Here are some thoughts I have about Ohio State’s win over Purdue, and what it could mean with the big game at Penn State looming next week...
1) The Ohio State Defense Is Solid
The skepticism about Jim Knowles coming into the 2023 season was warranted, but Knowles seems to have learned from his overly aggressive style that hurt Ohio State last season against Michigan and Georgia. Yes, I know Purdue is not a great offensive threat, the Boilermakers missed three field goals and the weather certainly impacted the Boilermakers, but Ohio State only gave up seven points.
The defensive line was able to come up with 3 sacks, 9 tackles for loss, and 5 passes defended. Penn State is a better offensive team than Purdue, but the Ohio State defense has to be feeling more confident than they were at the end of last season.
2) Is Dallan Hayden The Answer To Ohio State’s Running Woes?
I certainly understood the intention to redshirt Dallan Hayden for this season, but Hayden’s performance against Purdue has to make the coaches wonder if he should be getting more playing time at running back. Hayden may not be as fast as TreVeyon Henderson, or as physical as Chip Trayanum or Miyan Williams, but Hayden is the most decisive of the running backs and makes yards when given the ball. It makes me wonder if Hayden is going to get opportunities against Penn State next week.
3) Xavier Johnson’s Versatility
As soon as the news broke about the injuries at the running back position, combined with Emeka Egbuka’s absence, I was happy to be rewarded with the usage of Xavier Johnson in this game. “The X Man” gives Ohio State options at both running back and receiver, and could be a match-up problem for upcoming Ohio State opponents.
4) The Offensive Line Was Better
I am not saying that they are a good offensive line, but I will say that they played better. Again, Purdue is not a great opponent, but the offensive line needed to show improvement, and they did. I believe Coach Frye simplified the offensive line blocking scheme, and the running game looked better today than they have the previous weeks of this 2023 season.
The looming test against Penn State is going to demand the offensive line protect Kyle McCord, while also giving the Ohio State running back lanes to run through for positive yardage. Maybe I am being overly complimentary, but this performance by the offensive line on the road was markedly better than last week against Maryland at home.
5) “Put Me In, Coach”
Thank you, Coach Day, for playing the backups late in the contest, and letting them do more than just hand the ball off on offense. Yes, I know that Carnell Tate’s play was necessitated by Emeka Egbuka’s absence, but it was still good to see Tate haul in a long pass of 55 yards. Even more impressive to me was the insertion of Brandon Inniss, who made his first reception a memorable one, with a 58-yard touchdown reception.
I would have liked to have seen freshman quarterback Lincoln Kienholz get the last series of the game, but I also will concede that backup quarterback Devin Brown needs game reps.
Perhaps I am in the minority of Ohio State fans, but I did not mind the Peacock broadcast. I did not want to jinx it during the broadcast, but Peacock did not show any of the annoying Dr. Pepper “Fansville” commercials, instead concentrating on annoying Geico commercials.
For those of you who purchased Peacock for this game, just a gentle reminder — there is always a possibility that Ohio State could wind up on the platform again this season, with the games at Wisconsin, at Rutgers, and Minnesota still unaccounted for with the respective TV networks. You may want to hold onto your Peacock account for the month before you delete it.
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LGHL OHIO STATE GAMEDAY: It’s a bad day to be a Purdue Boilermaker
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OHIO STATE GAMEDAY: It’s a bad day to be a Purdue Boilermaker
Gene Ross via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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The Buckeyes are looking to put together a strong performance in West Lafayette.
Wake up, everyone. It’s Ohio State game day!
With only one game remaining before Ohio State welcomes Penn State to Columbus on Oct. 21, the Buckeyes travel tohell on earth West Lafayette, Indiana to take on a historically pesky foe — Purdue. While the Boilermakers are just 2-4 on the year, that hasn’t mattered in previous meetings between the two schools, as Ohio State has been upset by lesser Purdue teams before. Ryan Day’s squad has some things they still need to get righted before taking on the Nittany Lions, and they need to avoid an upset in Week 7 in the process.
Over the past week, our talented group of writers and podcasters have put together preview pieces, analytical breakdowns, and everything in-between.
If you missed out on any of the coverage, we have you... well, covered. Below, each type of story is categorized. If you’re looking for podcasts and previews we’ve done, you can find them; if you’re looking for the betting lines and non-football topics, they are there, too.
Enjoy the day everyone. As always, Go Bucks!
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Gene Ross via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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The Buckeyes are looking to put together a strong performance in West Lafayette.
Wake up, everyone. It’s Ohio State game day!
With only one game remaining before Ohio State welcomes Penn State to Columbus on Oct. 21, the Buckeyes travel to
Over the past week, our talented group of writers and podcasters have put together preview pieces, analytical breakdowns, and everything in-between.
If you missed out on any of the coverage, we have you... well, covered. Below, each type of story is categorized. If you’re looking for podcasts and previews we’ve done, you can find them; if you’re looking for the betting lines and non-football topics, they are there, too.
Enjoy the day everyone. As always, Go Bucks!
Podcasts
- Hangout in the Holy Land: Ohio State football is heading to West Lafayette
- Silver Bullets: Maryland rewind and Purdue preview
- Bucketheads: The Big Ten Media Poll has been released
Previews
- Ohio State vs. Purdue: 2023 game preview and prediction
- Three Things To Watch at Purdue
- Will Ross-Ade once again be a house of horrors for Ohio State in 2023?
Sports Betting
Basketball
- How one rebound eventually landed Evan Mahaffey at Ohio State
- What is the sneakiest trap game for Ohio State men’s basketball?
- Big Ten Men’s Basketball Team Previews: Northwestern Wildcats
- Big Ten Men’s Basketball Team Previews: Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Ohio State women’s basketball 2023-24 player preview: Jacy Sheldon
- Jalen Powell is recruiting, coaching, baking legacy of Ohio State women’s basketball
Recruiting
- Jeremiah Smith named the top player in the country
- BOOOM! Buckeyes land another DB in their 2024 class
- BOOOM! Rising 2025 wide receiver commits to Ohio State
- Ohio State offers Bryce James, son of LeBron
- Could an in-state WR start seeing more Ohio State recruiting attention?
Other Columns
- Which remaining unranked team will be the Buckeyes’ biggest challenge?
- Is ‘Holy Buckeye’ or the 2018 upset a bigger Ohio State-Purdue memory?
- Which game against the new Big Ten members are you most looking forward to?
- The Buckeyes’ mental fortitude could be the key to a postseason run
- What is your least favorite Big Ten road venue for Ohio State to play in?
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LGHL What prop bets can you make for Ohio State vs. Purdue game?
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What prop bets can you make for Ohio State vs. Purdue game?
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images
If you’re betting on whether the final score is even or odd, you need to seek help!
Normally, playing the Purdue Boilermakers isn’t a cause for concern for the Ohio State football Buckeyes. But, let’s be honest, going to Ross-Ade Stadium always seems to be a bit more confounding and complicated than it needs to be. So, if you are feeling especially antsy about the Bucks’ game today and want to distract yourself with all of the unusual betting options available, I’m here to help.
So, let’s run through some of the most interesting prop bets for today’s game from our friends at DraftKings Sportsbook. One not mentioned below that I wanted to highlight is that DK has the chance of the game going to overtime at +1600. Obviously, if that happened all of Buckeye Nation would be thoroughly pissed and not especially worried about a prop bet, but in case you want to make that bet, feel free.
Odds/lines subject to change. T&Cs apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
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This is always a fun one for me because trying to predict who scores first has to take into account a ton of football factors, but also things that are completely left to chance. Yes, you have to be able to analyze both teams’ offenses and defenses, but you’ve also got to keep in mind that who gets the ball first is essentially determined by a random flip of a coin.
Now, against Notre Dame, the Buckeyes won the toss and Ryan Day decided to take the ball (which I wholeheartedly support). So, there is a bit of strategic thinking that you have to figure in when making this bet. If most teams defer to the second half, but OSU opts to start on offense, that significantly increases the chances that the Buckeyes score first; and, considering that Ohio State’s offense is significantly better than Purdue’s, that feels like a fairly solid bet.
Of course, the most fun bet would be to put a buck or two on each safety option. While almost wholly unlikely, a $1 bet could profit you up to $800, so that’s certainly worth one dollar of sweat.
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According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the line for the game has dropped from 20.5 to 18 points, so the largest lead question is essentially whether or not Ohio State (or I suppose Purdue) will ever have a lead four points above the spread. While the Buckeyes did get the cover against Maryland, they have not been an especially great covering team in recent years, so to expect them to go above and beyond the spread at any point seems like something that might not be worth the wager, especially at fairly thin margins.
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I think this one is fun because of how mixed up the touchdown totals are. It goes 6 to 7 to 5 to 8 to 4 to 9 to 10 or more back down to 3. The distribution of odds is fascinating. The 6.5 total touchdowns aren’t all that interesting to me from an over/under perspective because I think that’s probably a fairly accurate line. However, I will be trying to decode the pattern in the odds breakdown until kickoff.
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Again, the line currently sits at 18 points for the Buckeyes, so it is interesting to me that the biggest gap doesn’t happen until the jump from 31 to 36 points and 37 to 42. Personally — because I am a terrible gambler — I would probably put a little bit on the 37 to 42 and 43+ options just because I think that there is a moderately decent chance of it happening and the pay out is good.
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The answer to all of these is Ohio State. Just take Ohio State in all of them.
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This is for absolute degenerates only, but I need someone who is not completely worthless when it comes to math to walk me through why odd is a not insignificant favorite here.
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Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images
If you’re betting on whether the final score is even or odd, you need to seek help!
Normally, playing the Purdue Boilermakers isn’t a cause for concern for the Ohio State football Buckeyes. But, let’s be honest, going to Ross-Ade Stadium always seems to be a bit more confounding and complicated than it needs to be. So, if you are feeling especially antsy about the Bucks’ game today and want to distract yourself with all of the unusual betting options available, I’m here to help.
So, let’s run through some of the most interesting prop bets for today’s game from our friends at DraftKings Sportsbook. One not mentioned below that I wanted to highlight is that DK has the chance of the game going to overtime at +1600. Obviously, if that happened all of Buckeye Nation would be thoroughly pissed and not especially worried about a prop bet, but in case you want to make that bet, feel free.
Odds/lines subject to change. T&Cs apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
Who Will Score First?
This is always a fun one for me because trying to predict who scores first has to take into account a ton of football factors, but also things that are completely left to chance. Yes, you have to be able to analyze both teams’ offenses and defenses, but you’ve also got to keep in mind that who gets the ball first is essentially determined by a random flip of a coin.
Now, against Notre Dame, the Buckeyes won the toss and Ryan Day decided to take the ball (which I wholeheartedly support). So, there is a bit of strategic thinking that you have to figure in when making this bet. If most teams defer to the second half, but OSU opts to start on offense, that significantly increases the chances that the Buckeyes score first; and, considering that Ohio State’s offense is significantly better than Purdue’s, that feels like a fairly solid bet.
Of course, the most fun bet would be to put a buck or two on each safety option. While almost wholly unlikely, a $1 bet could profit you up to $800, so that’s certainly worth one dollar of sweat.
How Much Will the Largest Lead of the Game Be?
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the line for the game has dropped from 20.5 to 18 points, so the largest lead question is essentially whether or not Ohio State (or I suppose Purdue) will ever have a lead four points above the spread. While the Buckeyes did get the cover against Maryland, they have not been an especially great covering team in recent years, so to expect them to go above and beyond the spread at any point seems like something that might not be worth the wager, especially at fairly thin margins.
How Many Touchdowns Will Be Scored?
I think this one is fun because of how mixed up the touchdown totals are. It goes 6 to 7 to 5 to 8 to 4 to 9 to 10 or more back down to 3. The distribution of odds is fascinating. The 6.5 total touchdowns aren’t all that interesting to me from an over/under perspective because I think that’s probably a fairly accurate line. However, I will be trying to decode the pattern in the odds breakdown until kickoff.
What Will the Winning Margin Be?
Again, the line currently sits at 18 points for the Buckeyes, so it is interesting to me that the biggest gap doesn’t happen until the jump from 31 to 36 points and 37 to 42. Personally — because I am a terrible gambler — I would probably put a little bit on the 37 to 42 and 43+ options just because I think that there is a moderately decent chance of it happening and the pay out is good.
Who Will Score X Number of Points First?
The answer to all of these is Ohio State. Just take Ohio State in all of them.
Will the Final Score Be an Even or Odd Number?
This is for absolute degenerates only, but I need someone who is not completely worthless when it comes to math to walk me through why odd is a not insignificant favorite here.
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LGHL ‘Holy Buckeye’ more memorable Ross-Ade moment than 2018 loss for Ohio State fans
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‘Holy Buckeye’ more memorable Ross-Ade moment than 2018 loss for Ohio State fans
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
Josh Proctor also takes the honor as the most surprisingly player on the Buckeyes’ roster this season.
The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a charmed history since the calendar flipped from the 1900s to the 2000s. However, one place that has curiously caused more consternation than would seem normal has been Ross-Ade Stadium. Ryan Day’s third-ranked squad travels to West Lafayette today to take on the Purdue Boilermakers, so we wanted to check in with Buckeye Nation about whether the best or worst 21st Century moment in Ross-Ade looms largest in their minds.
So, in this week’s fan survey, we asked whether the legendary “Holy Buckeye” pass from Craig Krenzel to Michael Jenkins or the 2018 upset loss had a bigger place in your memory. We also wanted to know which Buckeye had most surprised you through the first five games of the season.
See what your fellow Buckeye fans had to say in the results below, and feel free to share your opinions in the comments at the bottom of the page.
Check out DraftKings Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.
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This is absolutely the answer for me. I am pleased that nearly two-thirds of respondents decided to stay positive on this one, but the “Holy Buckeye” game will always hold a special place in my heart because I was there in West Lafayette that day. I was a senior at Ohio State during the 2002 season and a member of the SPHINX senior class honorary. Someone had decided that for a group outing, we would road trip to Purdue. At the time, it didn’t seem like the most exciting of games to travel and see, but in retrospect, it couldn’t have been better.
We were seated in the first row behind the end zone where the final TD was scored, just on the opposite side of the field. So, we had an incredible view of Krenzel’s pass the entire way. When Jenkins caught the pass, the stadium — which was admittedly a bit overrun with Buckeyes — erupted, or at least it felt like it did, because we were going crazy.
That season was special for so many reasons, but one of them was that every game felt like an adventure, and fortunately for us, the Buckeyes cam out on the winning side of each one. Another thing that made that game special was that I was able to meet and get a picture with the late, great Neutron Man, Orlas King. The photo hangs on the wall of my living room amongst all of my other Buckeye paraphernalia. For Ohio State fans of a certain age, that is nearly as special as a picture with a player.
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There is wisdom in the masses because I also believe that this is the correct answer. Chip Trayanum and Denzel Burke have both been fantastic, but they came into the season with some expectations of success; Burke because of his freshman year and Chip because of how he finished the 2022 season.
Proctor on the other hand entered the season as a sixth-year player who had started last year’s season opener only to be promptly benched. And while coaches and other players talked him up throughout the offseason, I have to admit that I was a doubter. However, he has proven that he not only deserves to start, but that he is also one of the most important players on the impressively stout Ohio State defense.
Now, the competition will be more difficult at times through the back-half of the campaign, but Proctor deserves all of the flowers that he has gotten thus far, because he has been superb.
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Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Josh Proctor also takes the honor as the most surprisingly player on the Buckeyes’ roster this season.
The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a charmed history since the calendar flipped from the 1900s to the 2000s. However, one place that has curiously caused more consternation than would seem normal has been Ross-Ade Stadium. Ryan Day’s third-ranked squad travels to West Lafayette today to take on the Purdue Boilermakers, so we wanted to check in with Buckeye Nation about whether the best or worst 21st Century moment in Ross-Ade looms largest in their minds.
So, in this week’s fan survey, we asked whether the legendary “Holy Buckeye” pass from Craig Krenzel to Michael Jenkins or the 2018 upset loss had a bigger place in your memory. We also wanted to know which Buckeye had most surprised you through the first five games of the season.
See what your fellow Buckeye fans had to say in the results below, and feel free to share your opinions in the comments at the bottom of the page.
Check out DraftKings Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.
Question 1: What is a bigger Ross-Ade memory in your mind?
This is absolutely the answer for me. I am pleased that nearly two-thirds of respondents decided to stay positive on this one, but the “Holy Buckeye” game will always hold a special place in my heart because I was there in West Lafayette that day. I was a senior at Ohio State during the 2002 season and a member of the SPHINX senior class honorary. Someone had decided that for a group outing, we would road trip to Purdue. At the time, it didn’t seem like the most exciting of games to travel and see, but in retrospect, it couldn’t have been better.
We were seated in the first row behind the end zone where the final TD was scored, just on the opposite side of the field. So, we had an incredible view of Krenzel’s pass the entire way. When Jenkins caught the pass, the stadium — which was admittedly a bit overrun with Buckeyes — erupted, or at least it felt like it did, because we were going crazy.
That season was special for so many reasons, but one of them was that every game felt like an adventure, and fortunately for us, the Buckeyes cam out on the winning side of each one. Another thing that made that game special was that I was able to meet and get a picture with the late, great Neutron Man, Orlas King. The photo hangs on the wall of my living room amongst all of my other Buckeye paraphernalia. For Ohio State fans of a certain age, that is nearly as special as a picture with a player.
Question 2: Which Buckeye has been the biggest surprise for you this season?
There is wisdom in the masses because I also believe that this is the correct answer. Chip Trayanum and Denzel Burke have both been fantastic, but they came into the season with some expectations of success; Burke because of his freshman year and Chip because of how he finished the 2022 season.
Proctor on the other hand entered the season as a sixth-year player who had started last year’s season opener only to be promptly benched. And while coaches and other players talked him up throughout the offseason, I have to admit that I was a doubter. However, he has proven that he not only deserves to start, but that he is also one of the most important players on the impressively stout Ohio State defense.
Now, the competition will be more difficult at times through the back-half of the campaign, but Proctor deserves all of the flowers that he has gotten thus far, because he has been superb.
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LGHL Our streaming expert has the best ways to watch Ohio State vs. Purdue for free without cable
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Our streaming expert has the best ways to watch Ohio State vs. Purdue for free without cable
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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You’ve got a number of free trials you can choose from of various lengths and breadths.
When the Big Ten signed its new $7 billion media rights deal, we knew that the landscape of college football broadcasting would be changing. So far this season, we have seen Ohio State play games on both CBS and NBC, and the third component of this new era in B1G sports hits home for Buckeye fans today as OSU will take on Purdue in a game airing exclusively on Peacock.
Now, if you are unfamiliar with what Peacock is, fortunately for you, I am something of a streaming expert... no really, I write about streaming services for a living. So, I am going to walk you through the best — and cheapest — ways for you to stream today’s game.
Before we get into all of that, if you didn’t know that there was a streaming service named Peacock, let me run you through the basics of it. Peacock it is the streaming service from Comcast and NBCUniversal. The streamer offers next-day streaming of shows from the full slate of NBCU shows on NBC, the USA Network, Bravo, and more. It also has deals with cable channels REELZ and the Hallmark Channel, so you can watch those stations live in the app and sample on-demand content.
The library on Peacock is also pretty strong with classic shows like “The Office,” “30 Rock,” “Cheers,” “Battlestar Galactica,” and more. It has also started to step up its original programming game with hit shows like “Bel-Air,” “Poker Face,” and ”Mrs. Davis.”
However, for our purposes, it is probably most important to know that the streamer has a host of exclusive sporting events and simulcasts games, races, matches, and more from NBC channels. Not only are there exclusive Big Ten football games, but there will also be over 50 streaming-only B1G men’s and women’s basketball contests this season.
Peacock is also the home to tons of international soccer, the NFL’s “Sunday Night Football,” all of the WWE’s previously pay-per-view events, and more.
So, now that you know what Peacock is, let’s get into how you actually watch today’s game.
Game Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 14 at 12 noon ET
TV: Peacock
Broadcasters: Andrew Siciliano, Kyle Rudolph, Lewis Johnson
Betting Line: Ohio State -18 | 52 o/u
Also, if you want to put a little money on the game over at DraftKings Sportsbook, not only would it make what could be a blowout even more exciting, but you could make enough cash to pay for a full month of cable or streaming!
Not only is this the best streaming option to watch the Ohio State vs. Purdue game today, but it is, in fact, the only way to watch it at all. While having to sign up for a new streaming service just to watch your favorite team beat the snot out of an overmatched opponent (let’s hope) is not ideal, Peacock is about the best option for doing so that you could hope for.
NBCU has made the service one of the cheapest subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platforms on the market. You can sign up for the ad-supported Peacock Premium for just $5.99 per month or the ad-free Premium Plus for $11.99. At one point, Comcast offered a version of Peacock for free and a subsidy to Xfinity cable and internet subscribers, but that is no longer the case. Also, there is no free trial to the service, so if you want to watch the Buckeyes and Boilermakers, you will need to cough up at least $6.
However, with all of the Big Ten action — and sports in general — on the streamer, it might be worth it keep the subscription moving forward, especially if you are a fan of “That’s what she said” jokes, real housewives, and four-chair turns.
Below is your Ohio State vs. Purdue 2023 game thread. Be respectful, be kind and — as always — keep it classy, BuckeyeNation. If you like GIFs, lay ‘em on us. In all, be good fans, cheer for your teams, be cool to each other (even if somebody else isn’t) and everyone wins. Let’s finish the season strong!
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Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
You’ve got a number of free trials you can choose from of various lengths and breadths.
When the Big Ten signed its new $7 billion media rights deal, we knew that the landscape of college football broadcasting would be changing. So far this season, we have seen Ohio State play games on both CBS and NBC, and the third component of this new era in B1G sports hits home for Buckeye fans today as OSU will take on Purdue in a game airing exclusively on Peacock.
Now, if you are unfamiliar with what Peacock is, fortunately for you, I am something of a streaming expert... no really, I write about streaming services for a living. So, I am going to walk you through the best — and cheapest — ways for you to stream today’s game.
Before we get into all of that, if you didn’t know that there was a streaming service named Peacock, let me run you through the basics of it. Peacock it is the streaming service from Comcast and NBCUniversal. The streamer offers next-day streaming of shows from the full slate of NBCU shows on NBC, the USA Network, Bravo, and more. It also has deals with cable channels REELZ and the Hallmark Channel, so you can watch those stations live in the app and sample on-demand content.
The library on Peacock is also pretty strong with classic shows like “The Office,” “30 Rock,” “Cheers,” “Battlestar Galactica,” and more. It has also started to step up its original programming game with hit shows like “Bel-Air,” “Poker Face,” and ”Mrs. Davis.”
However, for our purposes, it is probably most important to know that the streamer has a host of exclusive sporting events and simulcasts games, races, matches, and more from NBC channels. Not only are there exclusive Big Ten football games, but there will also be over 50 streaming-only B1G men’s and women’s basketball contests this season.
Peacock is also the home to tons of international soccer, the NFL’s “Sunday Night Football,” all of the WWE’s previously pay-per-view events, and more.
So, now that you know what Peacock is, let’s get into how you actually watch today’s game.
How can I watch the Ohio State vs. Purdue college football game?
Game Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 14 at 12 noon ET
TV: Peacock
Broadcasters: Andrew Siciliano, Kyle Rudolph, Lewis Johnson
Betting Line: Ohio State -18 | 52 o/u
Also, if you want to put a little money on the game over at DraftKings Sportsbook, not only would it make what could be a blowout even more exciting, but you could make enough cash to pay for a full month of cable or streaming!
Odds/lines subject to change. T&Cs apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
Best Streaming Option to Watch Ohio State vs. Purdue: Peacock
Not only is this the best streaming option to watch the Ohio State vs. Purdue game today, but it is, in fact, the only way to watch it at all. While having to sign up for a new streaming service just to watch your favorite team beat the snot out of an overmatched opponent (let’s hope) is not ideal, Peacock is about the best option for doing so that you could hope for.
NBCU has made the service one of the cheapest subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platforms on the market. You can sign up for the ad-supported Peacock Premium for just $5.99 per month or the ad-free Premium Plus for $11.99. At one point, Comcast offered a version of Peacock for free and a subsidy to Xfinity cable and internet subscribers, but that is no longer the case. Also, there is no free trial to the service, so if you want to watch the Buckeyes and Boilermakers, you will need to cough up at least $6.
However, with all of the Big Ten action — and sports in general — on the streamer, it might be worth it keep the subscription moving forward, especially if you are a fan of “That’s what she said” jokes, real housewives, and four-chair turns.
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Below is your Ohio State vs. Purdue 2023 game thread. Be respectful, be kind and — as always — keep it classy, BuckeyeNation. If you like GIFs, lay ‘em on us. In all, be good fans, cheer for your teams, be cool to each other (even if somebody else isn’t) and everyone wins. Let’s finish the season strong!
Odds/lines subject to change. T&Cs apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
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LGHL Tailgate Podcast: Everything you need to know to watch the Ohio State vs. Purdue game
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Tailgate Podcast: Everything you need to know to watch the Ohio State vs. Purdue game
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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The only Ohio State game day podcast you need.
Before every Ohio State football game, Matt Tamanini will get you ready with all of the information that you need for that day’s game on the “LGHL Tailgate” podcast.
Listen to the episode and subscribe:
Game Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 14 at 12 noon ET
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
TV: Peacock
Radio: 97.1 FM/1460 AM
The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes have two goals today as they head to Ross-Ade Stadium to take on the Purdue Boilermakers. First, they need to win the game as they continue to prepare for the next major hurdle of their season as Penn State will visit The Horseshoe next weekend.
The second is to avoid any of the bad juju that has often accompanied them when they have played in West Lafayette this century. At just 3-and-5 at Ross-Ade since 2000, the stadium has a bit of a house of horrors for OSU. Fortunately for Ryan Day’s squad, all of those losses occurred when Purdue had a dominant NFL player on one side of the ball; either Drew Brees or Mondale Moore on offense or Ryan Kerrigan on defense. They do not have that this year.
This game should be a much more standard Ohio State vs. overmatched Big Ten opponent contest... but you never know what could happen in West Lafayette.
Kyle McCord: 325 yards passing
Hudson Card: Under 200 yards passing
Ohio State’s defense: Will get to the QB often
Contact Matt Tamanini
Twitter: @BWWMatt
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Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
The only Ohio State game day podcast you need.
Before every Ohio State football game, Matt Tamanini will get you ready with all of the information that you need for that day’s game on the “LGHL Tailgate” podcast.
Listen to the episode and subscribe:
Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio
No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (-18) vs. Purdue | over/under 52
Game Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 14 at 12 noon ET
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
TV: Peacock
Radio: 97.1 FM/1460 AM
The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes have two goals today as they head to Ross-Ade Stadium to take on the Purdue Boilermakers. First, they need to win the game as they continue to prepare for the next major hurdle of their season as Penn State will visit The Horseshoe next weekend.
The second is to avoid any of the bad juju that has often accompanied them when they have played in West Lafayette this century. At just 3-and-5 at Ross-Ade since 2000, the stadium has a bit of a house of horrors for OSU. Fortunately for Ryan Day’s squad, all of those losses occurred when Purdue had a dominant NFL player on one side of the ball; either Drew Brees or Mondale Moore on offense or Ryan Kerrigan on defense. They do not have that this year.
This game should be a much more standard Ohio State vs. overmatched Big Ten opponent contest... but you never know what could happen in West Lafayette.
Matt’s Prediction: Ohio State 41, Purdue 13
Kyle McCord: 325 yards passing
Hudson Card: Under 200 yards passing
Ohio State’s defense: Will get to the QB often
Contact Matt Tamanini
Twitter: @BWWMatt
Music by: epidemicsound.com
Odds/lines subject to change. T&Cs apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
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