Ohio State could have used a bye week before it played Indiana. It, once again, could’ve used a week off before playing Minnesota. And it certainly could use a week to recuperate, re-energize and get healthy before playing Purdue.
But that’s not going to happen.
The banged-up Buckeyes will make their way to West Lafayette, Indiana, to take on Purdue in their eighth game of the season, the final contest before getting their long-awaited week off. It’s the first time since 2015 that they have waited until the ninth week of the season for their open week.