Purdue has opened as a narrow favorite in its Week 10 game against Northwestern. The Boilermakers are coming off a bye week.
For the first time since its season opener against Indiana State, Purdue has opened as a favorite. The Boilermakers are 1.5-point favorites for this weekend's game against Northwestern, perPurdue, which is 1-6 and has yet to win a Big Ten game , is coming off a bye week. Northwestern, dropped to 3-5 after a 40-14 loss to Iowa on Saturday.
Things haven't really gone right for either team this season. Saturday's game at Ross-Ade Stadium will be an important one for both teams to try and pick up some confidence for the remainder of the year. Purdue has not won a game since its season opener against Indiana State on Aug. 31, a 49-0 victory. The Boilermakers last played on Friday, Oct. 18, suffering a 35-0 loss to Oregon.
Purdue leads the all-time series over Northwestern 53-34-1. The Wildcats defeated the Boilermakers 23-15 in the first years for both coaches Ryan Walters and David Braun . Kickoff for Saturday's game from West Lafayette is scheduled for noon ET and it will air on Big Ten Network.: Despite Purdue's struggles on the football field in 2024, coach Ryan Walters is "expected to get more time," according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel.: Based on ESPN's Football Power Index , Purdue will be a major underdog in its final five games against Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State and Indiana.
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