| MATCHUP | Purdue Boilermakers | UCLA Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-1 | 2-0 |
| Spread | +14 -105 | -14 -115 |
| Moneyline | +470 | -650 |
| Total | Over 52.5 (-108) | Under 52.5 (-112) |
| Where | Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA | |
| When | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 11:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | BTN | |
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers are 1-1 this season after they lost to Wake Forest by a score of 38-36 in double overtime. Purdue trailed 17-10 at halftime and 23-13 in the fourth, but they were able to force overtime, before losing on a two point conversion. The Boilermakers out gained Wake Forest by a total of 455-411, went 7-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Ryan Browne threw for 329 yards and one touchdown, while Chauncey Magwood caught five passes for 77 yards. Fame Ijeboi rushed 27 times for 114 yards and three scores in the loss.Prior to that game, Purdue defeated Indiana State by a score of 44-19 in week one. The Boilermakers have scored 40.0 points per game with 337.5 passing yards and 151.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 28.5 points against per game this season. Ryan Browne has thrown for 646 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions, while Fame Ijeboi has rushed 38 times for 201 yards and four scores this season.
UCLA Bruins Betting Preview
The UCLA Bruins are 2-0 this year after they defeated San Diego State by a score of 28-10 last week. UCLA was tied 0-0 at halftime, but they scored 28 points in the second half to pull away with the win and cover. The Bruins out gained SDSU by a total of 365-189, went 4-11 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle by a total of 1-1 in the game. Nico Iamaleava threw for 151 yards and one interception, while Semaj Morgan caught six passes for 73 yards. Wayne Knight rushed 13 times for 97 yards and three touchdowns in the win.Prior to that game, UCLA defeated California by a score of 45-24 in week one. The Bruins have scored 36.5 points per game with 167.5 passing yards and 245.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 17.0 points against per game this season. Nico Iamaleava has thrown for 335 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Wayne Knight has rushed 21 times for 168 yards and six scores this year.
Why the UCLA Bruins will win
- Purdue has lost each of its last 15 road games.
- The favorite has won each of Purdue’s last six games.
- Purdue has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six road games.
- UCLA has covered the spread in each of its last three games.
- Purdue has lost the first half in 14 of its last 15 road games.
Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win
- UCLA has lost seven of its last nine games in September.
- UCLA has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams at Rose Bowl.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Purdue’s last four games following an overtime loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of UCLA’s last seven games in September have gone UNDER the total points line.
UCLA Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Wayne Knight ranks T1st amongst FBS players for rushing touchdowns (6) this season.
Purdue Boilermakers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Jacobo Echeverria Lozano ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for made field goals (6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- UCLA ranks T9th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (24.5).
- UCLA ranks T17th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (3).
- Purdue ranks T12th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (337.5).
- Purdue ranks 15th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (34:47).