Ohio Bobcats vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 9/13/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio Bobcats vs Ohio State Buckeyes

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH

TV: Peacock

Odds/Point Spread: Buckeyes (-32.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53

Ohio Stadium is the location where the Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) will attempt to beat the Ohio Bobcats (1-1) on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Ohio State opens this contest as 32.0-point favorites. The over/under is set at 53.

The Ohio Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Bobcats went up against the West Virginia Mountaineers and took home the win by a score of 17-10. The Ohio Bobcats ended up rushing 48 different times and totaled 182 yards, which is an average of 3.8 yards per tote. At the end of the game, they ran 79 plays which converted into 429 yards. Ohio surrendered 15 pass completions on 28 tries for 178 yds, and a completion rate of 53.6%. On the ground, the Bobcats conceded 72 yds on 28 tries, which is an average of 2.6 yards per rush allowed.

The Bobcats have attained 869 yards in total this year. In terms of getting in the endzone, Ohio has earned 4 touchdowns via the pass and 2 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 3 different times. Ohio has a total of 48 first downs, and they have been flagged for 16 infractions for 105 yards. As a team they hold an average of 191.5 yards via the ground game which ranks them 49th in D-1. Concerning scoring, the Ohio Bobcats are sitting at 24.0 PPG.

The Bobcats rank 77th in the nation regarding team defense, conceding 22.0 points per contest. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.4 yards per rushing attempt and 109.5 rushing yards per contest on the year. In total, they have conceded 219 rushing yards through 2 games. Regarding yards via the pass, the Bobcats have conceded 430 yards which puts them in 80th in Division 1. They have conceded 215.0 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 64.7%. In total, they have allowed 324.5 yards/outing which ranks them 73rd in the nation. They have given up 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 2 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Buckeyes head into this matchup 2-0 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Buckeyes took home the win by a final score of 70-0 when they faced the Grambling State Tigers. Ohio State allowed 33 running attempts for 94 yds (2.8 yards per carry). The Buckeyes passing defense gave up a completion rate of 50.0%, relinquishing 72 yds on 11 for 22 through the air. The Buckeyes finished the game with 651 yds and they ran 66 plays (9.9 yards per play). Ohio State ran for 7.2 yards per tote, finishing the game with 274 yards on 38 attempts.

The Ohio State Buckeyes maintain an average of 427.0 yards per contest, which has them sitting 51st in the country. The Ohio State offense has 30 yards of penalties on 5 infractions, which is 129th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 175.5 run yards per game and have run for 351 yards for the year. They have been able to obtain 43 first downs. When looking at the points being put on the board, the Buckeyes sit 30th in the country averaging 42.0 PPG. During this campaign to this point, the Buckeyes have thrown for a total of 503 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 251.5 throwing yards per outing, which has them ranked 50th in the country.

The Buckeyes are giving up 3.5 points per game, which has them sitting 2nd in college football. Ohio State has yielded a total of 260 yards via the ground game (130.0 yards/game) in addition to 0 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the campaign. They have given up 1 touchdown through the air as well as 121.0 yards/game, which has them in 16th in the country. The Buckeyes defense has taken part in 122 plays, which has them sitting 45th in college football. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles and 2 interceptions so far this season.

Who will win tonight's Bobcats/Buckeyes college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bobcats +32.0

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