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Ohio State vs Purdue predictions, picks, odds. Who wins Week 11 college football game?

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November 8, 2025

Ohio State vs Purdue predictions, picks, odds. Who wins Week 11 college football game?

Ohio State football is set to take on Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Nov. 7.

The Buckeyes received the No. 1 ranking in the College Football Playoff committee’s rankings on Nov. 4. Ohio State is 8-0 and ranks a spot higher than Indiana, also undefeated and projected to play the Buckeyes in the Big Ten championship game.

Purdue kept it close against Michigan, but the Boilermakers lost 21-16, falling to 2-7 overall and 0-6 in the Big Ten.

Here’s what Dispatch writers think will happen in the Ohio State-Purdue football game:

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Ohio State vs. Purdue odds, money line, over/under

Odds courtesy of BetMGM (As of Nov. 7)

Spread: Ohio State by 29.5
Over/under: 48.5

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Ohio State vs. Purdue predictions

Joey Kaufman, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 45, Purdue 3. While the Boilermakers are rebuilding under first-year coach Barry Odom and remain winless in the Big Ten, they have been more competitive this year. The average margin of their six conference losses is just 11 points, and three of the last four have been by one score or less. But a season-ending ankle injury to star running back Devin Mockobee only adds to the plate of Ryan Browne, who has thrown the second-most interceptions among Big Ten quarterbacks. It won’t be much different than last year’s game in Columbus, though Purdue can avoid being shut out.

Rob Oller, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 48, Purdue 7. The Boilermakers have not won a Big Ten game since beating Indiana in the finale of the 2023 regular season, going 1-15 over that stretch. Over the same span, the Buckeyes have gone 12-3. So you’re saying there’s a chance? Never say never, but, er, never. Purdue is better than a year ago, and actually has been competitive in three of its last four games, including a 21-16 loss at Michigan, but Ohio State has too many weapons on both sides of the ball for this to be anything other than an OSU “name your score.”

Dan Aulbach, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 42, Purdue 3. Though the final score predictions are starting to sound like a broken record, Ohio State should have no problem this weekend at Ross-Ade Stadium with a passing offense on a roll and two Heisman campaigns underway for Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith.

Ohio State vs. Purdue scouting report: What we’re watching

Joey Kaufman: The week that Ohio State began formally pushing quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith as candidates for the Heisman Trophy is well-timed with an afternoon that could allow them to pad their stats. Purdue allows 8.7 yards per pass attempt, ranking 128th out of 136 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision, and only Marshall has surrendered more completions of 40 or more yards. As long as the weather in West Lafayette cooperates, Sayin and Smith could put up some video game-type numbers.

Rob Oller: A better than 50% chance of rain is forecast for Saturday’s game in West Lafayette. If the heavens open on the Buckeyes, it’s possible Ohio State will lean into trying to improve its running game, which is about the only facet of the team that has come under question. Then again, I’m not sure even a slippery, wet football would be enough to squelch a passing attack that licks its chops knowing Purdue’s pass defense ranks 16th in the Big Ten in passing yards allowed.

Dan Aulbach: Ohio State has scored a touchdown on its opening drive the past two games. Not only have the Buckeyes started quickly on offense, but Julian Sayin continues to air the ball downfield with precision to get the offense to the red zone quickly. I’m interested to see how aggressively Ohio State wants to get a big lead on the road against Purdue, and if they grab an early lead, will the leading Heisman candidate continue to take deep shots for the entire contest?

Julian Sayin has a 400-yard game

Joey Kaufman: After he was just 7 yards shy of throwing for 400 yards at Wisconsin three weeks ago, Sayin will have the opportunity to reach that mark against another Big Ten cellar dweller as Purdue remains prone to giving up big plays through the air. Even if the Boilermakers are in prevent mode after Penn State was beaten over the top, Sayin has too many weapons not to carve them up. He’ll be the first Buckeyes quarterback since C.J. Stroud to have a 400-yard passing game.

Buckeyes’ rushing yards surpass passing yards

Rob Oller: Conventional wisdom says Ohio State will go pass-happy against the Boilermakers to pad the stats of Heisman candidates Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith, but from a team preparation standpoint the Buckeyes need to get their ground game up and running, so the final stats will show more run yards than passing yards, which has not happened since Nov. 12, 2022 against Indiana (340 run, 322 pass), which also was the last time OSU topped 300 yards rushing.

Jeremiah Smith scores 3 touchdowns

Dan Aulbach: It’s Heisman candidacy season, and while Sayin leads the betting odds for the trophy, expect Jeremiah Smith to start running up the stat sheet. Look for the Buckeyes to get creative on offense to get No. 4 to the end zone multiple times. A three-touchdown game would certainly turn some heads in the Heisman race.ual improvement in his maturity as Ohio State’s quarterback. Though on the road against a weaker opponent, the redshirt freshman showed once more his accuracy is irreplicable and I fully expect his completion percentage to remain atop the FBS.

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Miami Ohio vs Western Michigan live updates: Start time, TV for MAC championship

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December 6, 2025

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Miami Ohio vs Western Michigan live updates: Start time, TV for MAC championship

It’s hard to beat the same college football team twice in a single season.

That’s what Miami (Ohio) will have to contend with when it faces off against Western Michigan on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Ford Field in Detroit in the MAC championship game.

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The RedHawks (7-5, 6-2 MAC) earned a 26-17 win over the Broncos (8-4, 7-1) on Oct. 25. Interestingly, both teams started the season 0-3, but recovered during conference play to get themselves into the conference championship game.

With one conference loss, Western Michigan won the regular-season MAC title. However, the road for Miami was a little more complicated, as it finished tied with Toledo and Ohio with two losses apiece. The RedHawks earned the spot in the championship game, despite regular-season losses to both.

Miami’s 49-25 win over Ball State served as the three-way tiebreaker, as the RedHawks had a better win percentage than Ohio and Toledo vs. all common opponents.

USA TODAY is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from the game. Follow along:

Miami vs Western Michigan score

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Miami vs Western Michigan live updates

This section will be updated.

Western Michigan has won four MAC titles in program history (1966, 1976, 1988 and 2016). Miami has won 17 while a member of the MAC, and has 25 conference championships in school history.

Here’s a look at Miami (Ohio) players walking into Detroit Field:

What time does Miami vs Western Michigan start?

Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: Noon ET
Where: Ford Field (Detroit)

Miami vs Western Michigan will kick off at noon ET on Saturday, Dec. 6 from Ford Field in Detroit.

What TV channel is Miami vs Western Michigan on today?

The MAC championship game between Miami and Western Michigan will be broadcast on ESPN. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which carries ESPN and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Miami vs Western Michigan predictions

Ehsan Kassim, USA TODAY Sports: Western Michigan 20, Miami 17

Western Michigan avenges its lone regular-season conference loss with a win over Miami to win its first MAC title since 2016. The Broncos’ defense will smother the RedHawks in a defensive battle, scoring a touchdown on a fumble return in the first half.

Austin Curtright, USA TODAY Sports: Western Michigan 23, Miami 20

Western Michigan’s lone conference loss this season came against Miami. However, it’s hard to beat a team twice in the same season and the Broncos have won four consecutive games since falling to the RedHawks in late October. It should be a close game, but Western Michigan gets revenge for its first MAC title since 2016.

John Leuzzi, USA TODAY Sports: Miami 24, Western Michigan 21

Defense wins championships, and that is what this game is going to come down to. Both defenses rank in the top four of the MAC in sacks, with Miami leading Western Michigan 38-14 in the category. Whichever defense can get a few stops (or takeaways) in the fourth quarter will win this one.

Miami football schedule 2025

Here’s a look at Miami’s schedule in 2025, including past scores.

Thursday, Aug. 28: Wisconsin 17, Miami 0
Saturday, Sept. 6: Rutgers 45, Miami 17
Saturday, Sept. 13: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 20: UNLV 41, Miami 38
Saturday, Sept. 27: Miami 38, Lindenwood 0
Saturday, Oct. 4: Miami 25, Northern Illinois 14 *
Saturday, Oct. 11: Miami 20, Akron 7 *
Saturday, Oct. 18: Miami 44, Eastern Michigan 30 *
Saturday, Oct. 25: Miami 26, Western Michigan 17 *
Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
Tuesday, Nov. 4: Ohio 24, Miami 20 *
Wednesday, Nov. 12: Toledo 24, Miami 3 *
Wednesday, Nov. 19: Miami 37, Buffalo 20 *
Saturday, Nov. 29: Miami 45, Ball State 24 *
Saturday, Dec. 6: Miami vs Western Michigan | ESPN, Noon ET **

* – denotes MAC game

** – denotes MAC championship game

Western Michigan football schedule 2025

Here’s a look at Western Michigan’s schedule in 2025, including past scores.

Friday, Aug. 29: Michigan State 23, Western Michigan 6
Saturday, Sept. 6: North Texas 33, Western Michigan 30 (OT)
Saturday, Sept. 13: Illinois 38, Western Michigan 0
Saturday, Sept. 20: Western Michigan 14, Toledo 13 *
Saturday, Sept. 27: Western Michigan 47, Rhode Island 14
Saturday, Oct. 4: Western Michigan 21, Massachusetts 3 *
Saturday, Oct. 11: Western Michigan 42, Ball State 0 *
Saturday, Oct. 18: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 25: Miami 26, Western Michigan 17 *
Saturday, Nov. 1: Western Michigan 24, Central Michigan 21 *
Saturday, Nov. 8: BYE
Tuesday, Nov. 11: Western Michigan 17, Ohio 13 *
Tuesday, Nov. 18: Western Michigan 35, Northern Illinois 19 *
Tuesday, Nov. 25: Western Michigan 31, Eastern Michigan 21 *
Saturday, Dec. 6: Miami vs Western Michigan | ESPN, Noon ET **

* – denotes MAC game

** – denotes MAC championship game

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Video shows rare glimpse of

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December 5, 2025

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December 5, 2025 / 7:52 PM EST
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A rare glimpse at an “elusive” bobcat was captured on camera at a park in Ohio.

The Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks shared a video on Instagram showing a bobcat that was caught on camera at Prairie Oaks Metro Park on Nov. 21. The bobcat appears briefly before it slinks away.

“These elusive wild cats are typically nocturnal or crepuscular, meaning most active at dawn or dusk, so catching a glimpse is a rare treat,” Metro Parks wrote.

A rare glimpse at an “elusive” bobcat was captured on camera at a park near Columbus, Ohio.

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, bobcats are native to the state, and there are established populations in the eastern and southern regions. While the population continues to expand, it wasn’t always growing.

How rare is it to see a bobcat in Ohio?

Bobcats were common in Ohio before settlers moved in, but by 1850, they were extirpated, meaning they went extinct in the state. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says bobcats began to repopulate in the mid-1900s, and sightings became more frequent in the early 2000s.

Since then, the department says confirmed bobcat sightings have been steadily increasing, with more than 4,100 spotted from 1970 to 2021. However, experts say it’s still very unlikely to actually see a bobcat in Ohio. Most confirmed sightings are from trail cameras or bobcats found dead on the side of the road.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says bobcats are adaptable to a wide range of ecosystems if adequate prey and cover are available.

“Encounters like this highlight the incredible biodiversity thriving in your Metro Parks!” the Instagram post said.

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Neighbor intervenes, man taken into custody – Peak of Ohio

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December 5, 2025

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Neighbor intervenes, man taken into custody – Peak of Ohio

A man was arrested Thursday after a domestic dispute at a home in Belle Center.

According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called around 2 p.m. after the victim ran to a neighbor’s house for safety after an argument with 35-year-old Cole Wilt.

The victim is pregnant and told deputies the pair had argued over a doctor’s appointment.

During the dispute, Wilt reportedly took her phone and car keys.

She tried to walk to the neighbor’s house, but Wilt caught up with her, grabbed her, and tried to make her go back into the house.

A neighbor stepped in and helped the victim get to safety.

The victim reported feeling hurt and uncomfortable, but had no visible injuries.

She also told deputies that Wilt has a history of drinking and has access to firearms.

Deputies contacted Wilt at the home.

He denied hurting the victim, saying he only tried to talk her back inside and that she could have left at any time.

Wilt was taken to the Logan County Jail and charged with domestic violence and unlawful restraint.

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