- Game: Maryland Terrapins vs Purdue Boilermakers
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
- TV: BTN
- Odds/Point Spread: Boilermakers -6.5
- Total/Over-Under: 57.5
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This match features the Purdue Boilermakers (3-5) facing off against the Maryland Terrapins (2-6) at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Maryland comes into this contest as 6.5-point underdogs, with a betting total of 57.5 points.
The Maryland Terrapins have struggled this season with a record of 2-6. In their latest game, they faced the Illinois Fighting Illini, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 20-17. Defensively, the Terrapins allowed 184 rushing yards on 33 attempts, averaging 5.6 yards per rush. In the air, Maryland yielded 18 completions on 32 attempts, giving up a total of 223 yards and a completion percentage of 56.3%. Offensively, they executed 58 plays, gaining 288 yards, while running 29 times for 98 yards, averaging 3.4 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the Maryland Terrapins average 26.9 points per game, and they rank 108th nationally with 128.6 rushing yards per game. This season, they have accumulated a total of 2,932 yards, achieving 10 passing touchdowns and 16 rushing touchdowns. Maryland has recorded 159 first downs but has suffered from 49 penalties totaling 450 yards. They have also turned the ball over 9 times.
On the defensive side, the Terrapins have allowed 1,748 passing yards, ranking them 75th in Division 1, giving up an average of 218.5 yards per game with a completion rate of 63.5%. Overall, Maryland has conceded 371.6 yards per game, placing them 82nd nationally. They have surrendered 17 touchdowns through the air and 14 on the ground. Opponents are averaging 4.2 yards per carry against them, totaling 1,225 rushing yards in 8 games. The Terrapins rank 120th in Division 1 in points allowed, giving up 31.6 points per game.
The Purdue Boilermakers come into this game with a 3-5 record. In their last outing, they were defeated by the Penn State Nittany Lions with a final score of 31-17. Purdue’s defense allowed 51 rushing attempts for 269 yards, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. The Boilermakers’ pass defense posted a completion percentage of 68.0%, yielding 188 yards on 17 completions out of 25 attempts. Offensively, they managed 175 total yards on 44 plays, averaging 4.0 yards per play, while struggling to run the ball with an average of only 2.2 yards per carry on 15 attempts, resulting in just 33 yards.
Scoring-wise, Purdue ranks 61st in the nation with an average of 29.5 points per game. Averaging 379.9 yards per contest places them 73rd overall. This season, they have incurred 399 penalty yards from 51 infractions, which ranks them 79th in college football. The Boilermakers have turned the ball over 5 times on interceptions and given up 3 fumbles, while securing 170 first downs. They have amassed 2,107 passing yards, averaging 263.4 passing yards per game, ranking 29th in Division 1. On the ground, they average 116.5 yards per game, accumulating a total of 932 rushing yards.
This season, Purdue has surrendered 1,400 rushing yards (175.0 yards per game) and allowed 15 rushing touchdowns. In the air, they have given up 16 touchdowns and total passing yards of 243.6 per game, ranking them 111th in Division 1. Their defense has allowed a total of 257 points this season, and they have recorded 3 fumbles and 7 interceptions. The Boilermakers’ defense has been on the field for 505 plays this season, ranking them 40th in the nation, while allowing 32.1 points per game, which places them 125th overall.
Who will prevail in tonight’s college football matchup between the Terrapins and Boilermakers against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Boilermakers -6.5
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