Ohio State Hosts Purdue in Crucial Matchup

In an upcoming Big Ten showdown, No. 2 Ohio State (7-1, 4-1) faces Purdue (1-7, 0-5) at Ohio Stadium, where the Buckeyes are heavily favored to win by 38 points. Ohio State aims to build on their recent 20-13 victory over Penn State, while Purdue is seeking their first win over an FBS opponent this season, having lost seven straight games. The Boilermakers have shown resilience despite their struggles, emphasizing team cohesion under coach Ryan Walters. Meanwhile, Indiana (9-0, 6-0) hosts defending champion Michigan (5-4, 3-3) as the Hoosiers look to maintain their perfect season, having won all games by at least 14 points. Additionally, Washington (5-4) visits No. 6 Penn State (7-1) in a critical matchup for the Nittany Lions' playoff aspirations. This week features intense competition as teams aim for postseason positioning.