Northwestern vs Purdue Picks and Prediction – 11/2/2024

On Saturday, the Northwestern Wildcats (3-5) face off against the Purdue Boilermakers (1-6) at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Get the rest of our free college football picks here!

Purdue comes into this matchup on a six-game losing streak. Two weeks ago, in a 35-0 defeat against Oregon, quarterback Ryan Browne completed 9 out of 19 pass attempts for the Purdue Boilermakers. This season, the team's quarterback, Hudson Card, has accumulated 738 passing yards, while running back Devin Mockobee has contributed 510 yards on the ground. Tight end Max Klare has been a key target, amassing 384 receiving yards so far. Over their last five matchups, Purdue has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 40.6 points per game, and they are currently at the bottom of the Big Ten Conference standings. Eager to break their six-game losing skid, Purdue is preparing to host their conference rivals Northwestern on their home field. Overall, the Boilermakers have faced challenges offensively, scoring an average of just 13.3 points per game.

Northwestern enters this game on a two-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In their 40-14 defeat against Iowa, Northwestern's quarterback Jack Lausch completed 10 out of 19 passes, accumulating a total of 62 yards. Over the course of the season, Lausch has thrown for 808 yards. Meanwhile, running back Cam Porter has rushed for 320 yards, and wide receiver Bryce Kirtz has recorded 414 receiving yards. Over the last five contests, Northwestern's defense has conceded an average of 21 points per game, landing them in a tie for second-to-last in the Big Ten Conference standings. The Wildcats are eager to break their losing streak as they prepare to play another underperforming team on the road. As it stands, Northwestern averages 18.4 points per game on offense.

This season, both Northwestern and Purdue have faced significant challenges. Purdue has found it difficult to secure victories at home, losing three out of their last four games played there. Meanwhile, Northwestern hasn't fared much better on the road, suffering defeats in two out of their most recent three road games. Purdue is ranked last in the Big Ten Conference and that will stay the same after this game. Final Score Prediction, Northwestern Wildcats win and cover the spread, 25-22.