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Ohio State vs Western Michigan spread: Is OSU favored to beat Western Michigan?

colin gay, columbus dispatch
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Ohio State football enters Week 2 as a massive favorite against Western Kentucky.

Ohio State failed to cover its 48.5-point spread in the season opener against Akron, beating the Zips 52-6 in the season opener Aug. 31. But the Buckeyes still remain a 38.5-point favorite against the Broncos in Week 2, with the over/under hovering around 54 points per most major sportsbooks.

Ohio State will kick off against Western Michigan at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Ohio Stadium.

Here's the latest betting information for Ohio State vs. Western Michigan Saturday.

What is the Ohio State vs Western Michigan spread?

Here's the Ohio State vs. Western Michigan spread according to some of the major sportsbooks:

  • DraftKings: Ohio State -38.5

  • FanDuel: Ohio State -38.5

  • BetMGM: Ohio State -38.5

What is the Ohio State vs Western Michigan over/under?

Here's the Ohio State vs. Western Michigan over/under according to some of the major sportsbooks:

  • DraftKings: 54 points

  • FanDuel: 53.5 points

  • BetMGM: 54.5 points

Ohio State against the spread: Do the Buckeyes cover?

Ohio State is 0-1 against the spread in 2024 after failing to cover its 48.5-point spread against Akron. The Buckeyes beat the Zips 52-6.

Western Michigan against the spread: Do the Broncos cover?

Western Michigan lost to Wisconsin in its season opener 28-14. But the Broncos covered a 24-point spread.

When is Ohio State vs Western Michigan?

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 7; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

What channel is the Ohio State-Western Michigan game on?

Ohio State-Western Michigan will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday on Big Ten Network.

Is OSU-WMU streaming?

The Buckeyes' matchup against Western Michigan will be available on any platform that offers Big Ten Network such as YouTubeTV, Hulu Live and Fubo TV, which offers a free trial.

OSU vs. Western Michigan will also be live on the FOX Sports app.

Ohio State football schedule 2024

  • Aug. 31: Ohio State 52, Akron 6

  • Sept. 7: Ohio State vs. Western Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • Sept. 21: Ohio State vs. Marshall; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • Sept. 28: Ohio State at Michigan State; Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan

  • Oct. 5: Ohio State vs. Iowa; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • Oct. 12: Ohio State at Oregon; Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon

  • Oct. 26: Ohio State vs. Nebraska; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • Nov. 2: Ohio State at Penn State; Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania

  • Nov. 9: Ohio State vs. Purdue; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • Nov. 16: Ohio State at Northwestern; Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois

  • Nov. 23: Ohio State vs. Indiana; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • Nov. 30: Ohio State vs. Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

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