Maryland vs Purdue Prediction 11/7/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The Maryland Terrapins and the Purdue Boilermakers meet in week 10 college football action from Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. 

Maryland Terrapins vs. Purdue Boilermakers Prediction

I’m on Purdue here. I just think that Purdue is clearly the better team in this matchup, and nothing is saving Maryland at this point. Purdue has also looked a lot better against the tougher competition they’ve faced this season and I think this is a Purdue team that still has serious and legitimate bowl aspirations. Give me Purdue at home here.

Maryland Terrapins Recap

The Maryland Terrapins come into this game looking to shake off a 20-17 loss at the hands of Illinois last time out to sit at 2-6 on the year. After this game, Maryland will head home for a game aginst Wisconsin. Malik Washington has thrown for 1,805 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions while completing 60.0% of his passes to lead the Maryland passing attack, backed by 174 completions on 290 attempts, with Cardell Williams providing supplemental support via 63 passing yards and 1 score on 6 completions, and Jack Capaldi adding 35 passing yards on 2 completions. The Terrapins’ ground game is spearheaded by DeJuan Williams, who rushes for 338 yards and 4 touchdowns on 57 carries, followed closely by Iverson Howard with 245 yards and 4 scores on 64 carries, Malik Washington adding 137 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 45 attempts, Harry Dalton III chipping in 113 yards and 3 scores on 30 carries, and Cardell Williams adding 71 yards on 11 rushing attempts. Through the air, Chris Durr Jr. leads the receiving corps with 638 yards and 4 touchdowns on 58 catches, while Kaleb Webb adds 319 yards on 24 receptions, Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding logs 279 yards and 2 scores on 22 receptions, Dorian Fleming adds 213 yards and 2 scores on 23 receptions, and Jayden Kitchens rounds out key targets with 111 yards on 10 catches. Defensively, Daniel Wingate anchors the Maryland squad by logging a team-high 48 total tackles. Altogether, the Terrapins’ defensive unit has successfully combined to bring down opposing quarterbacks for 9 sacks, 63 yards lost, and no pass deflections while also coming away with 3 total interceptions.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Purdue has lost each of its last nine games in November.
• The underdog has won three of Purdue’s last four games.
• Purdue has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight November games as a home favorite.
• The underdog has covered the spread in four of Purdue’s last five games at Ross-Ade Stadium.
• The underdog has won the first quarter in three of Purdue’s last four games.
• Purdue has lost the first half in each of its last 11 games in November.

Purdue Boilermakers Recap

The Purdue Boilermakers come into this game looking to bounce back from a 31-17 loss at the hands of Penn State last time out to sit at 3-5 this season. After this game, Purdue will head on the road for a game against Iowa. Ryan Browne has thrown for 1,964 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions while completing 62.0% of his passes to lead the Purdue passing attack, backed by 155 completions on 250 attempts, with Evans Chuba providing supplemental support via 96 passing yards and 1 score on 11 completions, and Dylan Drennan adding 47 passing yards on 1 completion. The Boilermakers’ ground game is spearheaded by Fame Ijeboi, who rushes for 588 yards and 9 touchdowns on 141 carries, followed closely by Antonio Harris with 162 yards and 2 scores on 28 carries, Ryan Browne adding 75 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 43 attempts, Jerrick Gibson chipping in 58 yards on 18 carries, and Travis Terrell Jr. adding 45 yards on 17 rushing attempts. Through the air, Asaad Waseem leads the receiving corps with 652 yards and 1 touchdown on 41 catches, while Xavier Townsend adds 416 yards and 3 scores on 36 receptions, Chauncey Magwood logs 221 yards and 1 score on 18 catches, Tra’Mar Harris adds 150 yards and 2 scores on 11 receptions, and George Burhenn rounds out key targets with 137 yards and 2 scores on 10 catches. Defensively, Jojo Hayden anchors the Purdue squad by logging a team-high 59 total tackles. Altogether, the Boilermakers’ defensive unit has successfully combined to bring down opposing quarterbacks for 17 sacks, 128 yards lost, and 23 pass deflections while also coming away with 2 total interceptions.

Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win

• Maryland has lost each of its last 13 games against conference opponents.
• The favorite has won 15 of Maryland’s last 16 games.
• Maryland has failed to cover the spread in each of its last eight games in November.
• The favorite has covered the spread in 10 of Maryland’s last 13 games.
• Maryland has lost the first half in each of its last 10 November games as an underdog.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Purdue -5.5