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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

2008 Preview: Week #7, October 11th vs. Purdue

Purdue record in 2007: 8-5 (3-5 Big Ten), def. CMU 51-48 in Motor City Bowl
Record vs. Purdue all-time: OSU leads series 36-12-2
Last meeting: OSU 23, Purdue 7 (2007, in West Lafayette)
Biggest win: OSU 46, Purdue 0 (1977, in Columbus)
Worst loss: Pudue 41, OSU 6 (1967, in Columbus)

Fun Facts:
  • Jim Tressel holds a 4-1 record vs. Purdue. His only loss came in a 24-17 defeat in West Lafayette in 2004.
  • OSU holds a 6 game home winning streak vs. Purdue. Their last home loss to Purdue was a 31-26 loss in 1988.
Fearless Prediction: In Joe Tiller's last year, Purdue will play their heart out. They won't be a match however for the superior Buckeyes, especially at home. Ohio State 32, Purdue 14.

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