Purdue vs Indiana State Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

Purdue closed last season winning two of its last three games, and it should start the season with a breather before getting a week off to get ready for Notre Dame. This really is a shot to tune everything up.

Indiana State isn’t just coming off a 1-10 season, it’s missing a bulk of the key parts from last year.

Purdue vs Indiana State Preview

Purdue vs Indiana State How to Watch
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
Venue: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
How to Watch: Big Ten Network
2023 Records: Purdue (4-8), Indiana State (1-10)
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Why Indiana State Will Win

Even with all of the lost parts, the pass rush should still be okay.

The defensive front should be one of the team’s bigger strengths helped by a solid linebacking corps.

Garret Ollendieck is coming off a 7.5 sack season from his spot in the middle, leading tackler Maddix Blackwell is back at one safety spot, and …

Why Purdue Will Win

The Indiana State offense had a slew of issues last year and it’s missing the veterans to show any sort of consistency. Last year’s team failed to get to ten points seven times - the Purdue secondary that struggled so much should get a bit of a break out of the gate.

The Boilermaker linebacking corps will keep the Sycamore running game from doing much of anything - there should be several plays in the ISU backfield and …

Purdue vs Indiana State: Who Will Win

Purdue will get to air it out a bit without any drama. It’ll score on the first few drives and coast from there. It beat the Sycamores 56-0 in 2022, and this might not be too far off.

Purdue vs Indiana State Prediction, Betting Lines

Purdue 52, Indiana State 0
Line: Purdue -32.5, o/u: 48.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
Purdue vs Indiana State Must See Rating: 1