| MATCHUP | Indiana State Sycamores | Purdue Boilermakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Where | Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN | |
| When | Friday, September 4, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | BTN | |
Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores lost their season opener in heartbreaking fashion to Southeast Missouri State. Indiana State has lost 10 of its last 11 games. Elijah Owens is completing 71.9 percent of his passes for 288 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. BJ Wuest and Keshon Singleton have combined for 133 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Torey French has 2 receptions.
The Indiana State Sycamores’ ground game is averaging 58 yards per contest, and Aaron Ball leads the way with 33 yards on 10 carries. Defensively, Indiana State is allowing 23 points and 327 yards per game. Nic Yatsko leads the Indiana State Sycamores with 12 tackles, Peter Eyabi has 1 sack, and Kaleb Harris has 2 pass deflections.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
Purdue won two games last season and enters the second season under coach Barry Odom. Purdue has won a combined three games in the last two seasons, and hasn’t made a bowl appearance since the 2022 season.
Ryan Browne gets another crack at quarterback after throwing for 2,153 yards and 9 touchdowns. Minnesota transfer running back Fame Ijeboi adds a splash to the offense after averaging 4.6 yards in two seasons with the Gophers. The defense was a mess last season, and defensive coordinator Kevin Kane gets another chance. Don Saunders and Hudauri Hines have potential at cornerback, while Georgia transfer Elo Modozie is the name to watch on the defensive line. Purdue has lost 18 straight conference games and has a combined three wins in the last two years. It’s as low as it gets. There are no expectations for this team. It’s ugly, folks.
Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win
- Purdue has won three of its last four home games against non-conference opponents.
- The home team has won the first quarter in five of Purdue’s last six games.
- Purdue has won the first half in seven of its last nine games against non-conference opponents at Ross-Ade Stadium.
Why the Indiana State Sycamores will win
- Purdue has lost each of its last 10 games.
- Purdue has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Purdue has lost the first half in each of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Purdue’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Purdue Boilermakers Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Drennan ranked 3rd in the Mid-American Conference amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (44.8) last season.
Indiana State Sycamores Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Stewart ranked 9th in the American Conference for kick return yards (206) last season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Purdue ranked 136th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game last season (13.8).
- Purdue ranked 136th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters last season (-8.8).
Indiana State vs Purdue Prediction
Indiana State isn’t a good FCS program, as it got smoked left and right last year, and even an opening week loss to Southeast Missouri State isn’t encouraging. However, this is a lot of points for a Purdue side that’s having issues competing and winning games. Can Purdue put together two decent weeks before I start laying 30-plus points? Until proven otherwise, Purdue doesn’t play defense and doesn’t have the offensive horses to blow teams out. FCS or not, I’m just not there with Purdue. It’s Indiana State or pass for me.