Week 5 of the college football season features a marquee matchup as Ohio State travels west to face Washington at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET, with the Buckeyes entering as 8.5-point favorites. Both teams sit inside the AP Top 25, adding extra weight to a contest that could carry playoff implications down the stretch.

According to Dimers’ predictive model , Ohio State holds a 70% chance of victory after running 10,000 simulations of the game. The Buckeyes’ balanced offense and stout defense have them favored on the road, but Washington is expected to push them, especially with a home-field crowd behind them. Oddsmakers list the total at 53.5 points, with simulations leaning slightly toward the under at 54%.

Dimers’ projected final score is Ohi

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