Is OSU the favorite to beat Western Michigan?

The Ohio State football team goes into the second week against Western Kentucky as clear favorites.

Ohio State failed to erase its 48.5-point lead in its season opener against Akron, defeating the Zips 52-6 on Aug. 31. But the Buckeyes remain favorites by 38.5 points to beat the Broncos in Week 2, with the over/under odds at around 54 points at most major bookmakers.

Ohio State will face Western Michigan on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Ohio Stadium.

Here is the latest betting information for Ohio State vs. Western Michigan on Saturday.

What is the spread between Ohio State and Western Michigan?

Here are the odds for Ohio State vs. Western Michigan according to some of the major sportsbooks:

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

Here is the over/under between Ohio State and Western Michigan according to some of the major sportsbooks:

• DraftKings: 54 points

• FanDuel: 53.5 points

• BetMGM: 54.5 points

Ohio State vs. the Spread: Will 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 vs. the spread: Will the Broncos cover?

Western Michigan lost its season opener to Wisconsin 28-14, but the Broncos were able to overcome a 24-point lead.

When does Ohio State play Western Michigan?

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

What channel will broadcast the Ohio State-Western Michigan game?

The Ohio State-Western Michigan game starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday on the Big Ten Network.

Is there OSU-WMU streaming?

The Buckeyes game against Western Michigan will be available on every 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 broadcast live on the FOX Sports app.

Ohio State Football Schedule 2024

• August 31: Ohio State 52, Akron 6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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This article originally appeared in The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State vs. Western Michigan Spread: Latest Betting Information