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Friday, October 10, 2008
Spread too much for Buckeyes to cover
Ohio State is a whopping 19-point favorite against Purdue on Saturday at Ohio Stadium (3:30 kickoff, ABC). Sometimes when you look at a line you say, “That’s way too much.”
Well, that’s way too much.
Purdue quarterback Curtis Painter has struggled this season, but he has a good track record with the Boilers. And, hey, I heard that Painter is channeling former Purdue QB Kyle Orton, who suddenly looks like an All-Pro with the Bears.
Painter has thrown 56 career touchdown passes, so I’m thinking he’ll do enough to put a couple TDs on the board. The total lack of a pass rush by the Buckeyes will be the deciding factor. If Painter has time, he’ll move the ball.
Interesting stat, courtesy Scripps Howard News Service: Since 1968, Buckeyes are 13-1 vs. Boilermakers in Columbus, including six straight wins by average score of 27-10.
