2023 OSU Season Opener: Ohio State Football vs. Indiana Live

Ohio State is favored to win its season opener against Indiana by 30.5 points, with a 23-game win streak against the Hoosiers.

Ohio State faces a challenging game against Indiana this Saturday, but they will be without several key players including quarterback C.J. Stroud, offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr., and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. However, the Buckeyes have a talented roster with players like wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka, defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau, and running back TreVeyon Henderson who are expected to step up and lead the team to the Playoff in December. The quarterback position is still up for grabs, with Kyle McCord starting against the Hoosiers and Devin Brown also in the mix.

If you're thinking of betting on Ohio State, they are heavily favored in this game. The Buckeyes are 30.5-point favorites with a money line of -10000 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under total is set at 59.5 points. On FanDuel Sportsbook, the spread is slightly lower at 29.5 points, but the money line and over/under remain the same.

Ohio State has a strong track record in season openers, with their last loss coming in 1999 against Miami. Since then, they have won 23 straight season-opening games. The team will be playing in hot conditions, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees in Bloomington. Former Ohio State lineman Jim Lachey shared that during his time, they didn't have the luxury of sideline cooling benches or Gatorade to stay hydrated.

Urban Meyer, the former Ohio State coach, has high expectations for Kyle McCord's debut. He believes that McCord has the advantage of throwing to the best player in college football, Marvin Harrison Jr., and has a talented wide receiver room. Meyer also praised the running game, with TreVeyon Henderson impressing during training camp. The only concern Meyer has is the lack of experience on the offensive line, but if they perform well, he expects Ohio State's offense to thrive not just against Indiana, but throughout the season.

Ohio State has a dominant record against Indiana, with their last loss to the Hoosiers in 1988. Since then, they have won 28 of their next 29 matchups, tying once in 1990. Their 27-game win streak is the longest conference win streak in Ohio State history. However, Indiana has come close to defeating the Buckeyes on several occasions, with five games decided by a touchdown or less.

In terms of watching the game, Ohio State's season opener against Indiana will be televised on CBS. You can catch the game on platforms that offer CBS, such as YouTubeTV, Hulu Live, and Fubo TV, which all offer free trials. CBS has assigned their top college football crew to cover the Ohio State-Indiana game.

Overall, Ohio State faces a challenging but favorable matchup against Indiana. Despite missing key players, they have a talented roster and a strong track record in season openers. The outcome of the game will depend on the performance of the offensive line and the quarterback play. Fans can tune in to CBS to watch the highly anticipated season opener.

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