- Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers vs Purdue Boilermakers
- Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
- Venue: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
- Broadcast: NBC Peacock
- Betting Line: Boilermakers (+28.5)
- Total Points (Over/Under): 54
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The Indiana Hoosiers (11-0) are poised to clash with the Purdue Boilermakers (2-9) at Ross-Ade Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2025. Purdue enters this contest as 28.5-point underdogs, with a total set at 54 points.
Currently boasting a perfect 11-0 record, the Hoosiers are riding high after their recent victory over the Wisconsin Badgers, finishing 31-7. In that last outing, Indiana executed 37 rushing attempts for a total of 83 yards, averaging 2.2 yards per carry. The squad ran 62 plays, accumulating 388 yards. On defense, Indiana allowed 9 completions on 15 attempts for just 98 passing yards, achieving a completion percentage of 60.0%. The run defense gave up 70 yards on 30 carries, averaging 2.3 yards per rush surrendered.
This season, the Hoosiers have racked up a total of 5,258 yards. In terms of scoring, they have achieved 34 passing touchdowns and 24 rushing touchdowns while turning the ball over just 7 times. Indiana has also amassed 281 first downs and committed 42 penalties totaling 306 yards. Their 218.4 rushing yards per game rank them 14th in Division 1, and they are averaging an impressive 43.3 points per game.
Defensively, Indiana ranks 3rd nationally, allowing only 11.6 points per game. Opponents are averaging just 3.1 yards per rush and 82.5 rushing yards per game this season. Over the course of 11 games, they have given up 908 rushing yards. In terms of passing, the Hoosiers have allowed 1,832 yards, placing them 14th in D-1. Their defensive statistics show they are surrendering 166.5 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 61.7%. Overall, their defensive performance ranks them 4th in D-1, having allowed a total of 6 touchdowns through the air and 6 via the ground.
The Purdue Boilermakers enter this matchup with a 2-9 record. Their most recent game resulted in a disheartening 49-13 loss to the Washington Huskies. In that contest, Purdue managed just 3.3 yards per carry with a total of 100 yards on 30 rushing attempts. They compiled 267 total yards across 64 plays, averaging 4.2 yards per play. Purdue’s pass defense was challenged, yielding an 81.8% completion rate and 303 passing yards on 27 completions out of 33 attempts. They also conceded 43 rushing attempts for 170 yards, averaging 4.0 yards per rush.
Offensively, Purdue ranks 118th in the nation, averaging just 20.2 points per game. Their offense averages 348.3 yards per game, placing them 96th in Division 1. The Boilermakers have racked up 527 yards in penalties over 55 infractions, ranking 111th in college football for penalties. With 12 interceptions and allowing 7 fumbles, they’ve accumulated 215 first downs. This season, their passing yards total 2,368, averaging 215.3 yards per game, which positions them 82nd in D-1. They also average 133.0 rushing yards per game, adding up to 1,463 rushing yards for the year.
Purdue’s defense allows an average of 29.6 points per game, ranking them 104th nationally. They have given up 1,827 rushing yards (166.1 yards per game) and 24 rushing touchdowns this season. Additionally, they have conceded 12 passing touchdowns and an average of 246.1 yards per game in the air, ranking them 109th in the nation. The Boilermakers’ defensive unit has participated in 719 plays this season, ranking 51st nationally, with a total of 6 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions.
Who will emerge victorious in this showdown between the Hoosiers and Boilermakers against the spread?
Predicted Outcome: Take the Boilermakers +28.5
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