Oregon vs Purdue Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

Anything interesting happening with Oregon lately?

It came up with the biggest win in a while - definitely the strongest in the Dan Lanning era - by holding on in a thrilling 32-31 win over Ohio State.

Now everything is set up perfectly to play for the Big Ten title, but it needs to get through this fast with Illinois and at Michigan to follow.

Purdue is in the midst of a disastrous season - it has yet to beat an FBS team - but it came up with a blast of a comeback against Illinois, ending in a 50-49 overtime loss.

Now it’s about building and putting the pieces together for next year, but the season would be made - and then some - if the Boilermakers can pull off something amazing.

Oregon vs Purdue Preview

Oregon vs Purdue How to Watch
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
Venue: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
How to Watch: FOX
Purdue (1-5), Oregon (6-0)
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Why Oregon Will Win

The Ducks picked a great time to get their passing game going to another level.

They weren’t bad over the first five games, but against Ohio State they pushed the ball deeper, came up with a season-high-359 yards, and they kept the chains moving.

But they’re going to run the ball.

The only question is whether or not Oregon decides to get powerful. They were more physical than Ohio State averaging five yards per carry, and they have to keep that going.

Purdue hasn’t been able to stop much of anything against the run. If the Ducks get to 40 carries, they’ll push well past 200 yards with ease.

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Why Purdue Will Win

Did Purdue find something in quarterback Ryan Browne?

It wasn’t Hudson Card’s fault that Purdue was so bad early on - he doesn’t play run defense - but Browne brought a bit of a spark with the team down against Illinois. He ended last week with close to 300 yards and three scores with no picks.

No, the Boilermaker defense hasn’t been great, but there’s a little bit of a pass rush, played behind the line, and …

Oregon vs Purdue: Who Will Win

Don’t be stunned if Purdue gets off to a decent start as Oregon gets over the hangover from the Ohio State game, and then the floodgates will open.

Purdue will stall too much, the Duck lines will step up, and the ground game will be dominant in the second half.

Oregon vs Purdue Prediction, Betting Lines

Oregon 45, Purdue 13
Line: Oregon -28.5, o/u: 60.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Oregon vs Purdue Must See Rating: 3

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