The Series

This will be the 52nd game between the two teams, with OSU leading the series 37-12-1. OSU is 12-6 in games played at Purdue. OSU won the last two games, including last year in Columbus, 16-3. In that game OSU did not score an offensive touchdown (blocked punt returned for TD, and three FGs), and Purdue was limited to scoring on a 53-yard field goald. Purdue last won at home against the Buckeyes in 2004.