- Matchup: Purdue Boilermakers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
- Broadcast: BTN
- Betting Odds: Nittany Lions favored by 7.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 51.5
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This Saturday, October 31, 2026, Penn State Nittany Lions (3-4) will host the Purdue Boilermakers (3-4) at Beaver Stadium. The Boilermakers enter the game as 7.5-point underdogs, with the total set at 51.5 points.
Currently, the Purdue Boilermakers hold a record of 3-4 this season. In their previous outing, they faced a defeat against the Washington Huskies, ending with a score of 38-26. Purdue struggled against the run, allowing 186 yards on 34 carries, averaging 5.5 yards per run. Through the air, they permitted 21 completions on 27 attempts, yielding 302 yards with a completion rate of 77.8%. Overall, Purdue managed 68 plays that amassed 371 total yards, with a rushing performance of 27 attempts for 98 yards, averaging 3.6 yards per rush.
In terms of scoring, the Boilermakers average 31.3 points per game. Their running game has produced an average of 128.4 yards, placing them at 109th in Division 1. This season, Purdue has a total of 2,864 offensive yards, with 11 touchdowns through the air and 13 on the ground. They have achieved 161 first downs but have incurred 47 penalties totaling 376 yards, alongside 6 turnovers.
Purdue’s defense ranks 121st in Division 1, allowing 32.3 points per game. They give up an average of 5.2 yards per carry, totaling 161.6 rushing yards per game, which adds up to 1,131 rushing yards conceded over 7 games. Their pass defense has allowed 1,761 yards, ranking them 109th nationally, yielding 251.6 passing yards per game along with a completion rate of 60.3%. Initiating from an overall perspective, they concede 413.1 yards per game, ranking them 119th in the nation, having allowed 15 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns.
The Nittany Lions also enter this matchup with a 3-4 record. In their latest game, they narrowly lost 21-18 against the Michigan Wolverines. In that contest, Penn State accumulated 332 yards through 74 plays, averaging 4.5 yards per play. They averaged only 2.2 yards per carry on 30 attempts, finishing with 65 rushing yards. On defense, they allowed 211 rushing yards on 35 carries, averaging 6.0 yards per run, while their pass defense yielded a completion rate of 55.6%, allowing 90 yards on 10 of 18 passes.
In terms of scoring efficiency, the Nittany Lions rank 68th in college football with an average of 28.7 points per game. They generate an average of 384.1 total yards per game, placing them at 72nd nationally. With 31 penalties resulting in 309 penalty yards, they sit at 129th in this statistic. The team has committed 5 interceptions and 2 fumbles while securing 145 first downs. Throughout the season, they have amassed 1,774 yards through the air, averaging 253.4 passing yards per game, good for 42nd in the country, and they average 130.7 rushing yards, totaling 915 rushing yards this season.
The Nittany Lions give up an average of 18.9 points per game, ranking them 27th in Division 1. Penn State has allowed 1,206 rushing yards this season (172.3 yards per game), alongside 11 rushing touchdowns. Their pass defense has relinquished 5 touchdowns and 141.3 yards per game, ranking them 4th in the nation. The Nittany Lions’ defense has been challenged with 423 plays, ranking them 13th in Division 1. They have recorded 4 fumble recoveries and 7 interceptions this season, having conceded a total of 132 points.
Who will emerge victorious in the Boilermakers vs. Nittany Lions matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take the Boilermakers with the +7.5 spread
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