Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (1-2)
September 28, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Purdue Boilermakers +10 ; Over/Under: 49
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In this article, we will formulate a Purdue vs Nebraska prediction for this College Football Week 5 game on Saturday, September 28th, at Ross-Ade. Let’s take a look at a Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Purdue Boilermakers pick.
Awful Last Two Games for Purdue
It has been an awful last two games for Purdue, and they have lost two games in a row. In the first game of the season against Indiana, they won 49-0. In the last two games, though, it wasn’t the same, and they have lost to Notre Dame and Oregon State. Against Oregon State, Purdue scored 21 points, but the defense gave up 38 points and that led to the defeat. Hudson Card hasn’t lived up to the expectations, and he completed 7 of his 17 passes for 56 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Devin Mockobee finished with 16 carries for 168 yards and one touchdown.
Purdue, on the season, is averaging 25.7 points while their defense is giving up 34.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 92nd in the league, while the defense is ranked 119th. If Purdue wants a shot in this game, they are going to need Card to have a strong game.
Will it All Fall Apart Again for Nebraska?
Nebraska won their first three games of the season, but it all fell back apart in the last game. Nebraska didn’t play as well in the second half, and they ended up losing 31-24 in overtime. They allowed Luke Altmyer to throw for four touchdowns, and that led to the issues. Dylan Raiola completed 24 of his 35 passes for 297 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Running back Dante Dowdell finished with 20 carries for 72 yards. Jahmal Banks also finished with eight catches for 94 yards.
Nebraska is averaging 31.5 points, while their defense is giving up 12.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 59th in the league, while the defense is ranked 18th. They are allowing only 0.75 points per game in the second quarter, which is 1st in the league.
Purdue vs Nebraska Matchup Facts
- Purdue ranks T126th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (12.7).
- Purdue ranks 9th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (123.3).
- Nebraska ranks T12th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (14.5).
- Nebraska ranks T120th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (7.5).
Purdue vs Nebraska Prediction
I am not that sold on this Nebraska team, but I am even less sold on Purdue. Hudson is not the answer for Purdue, and he’s going to struggle here to move the ball here. Nebraska is going to get a better game from Raiola and that is going to be the difference here. Purdue is going to really struggle to get the offense going here, and Nebraska is going to cruise to the victory here. Back Nebraska against the spread here.
