In this article, we will formulate a Wisconsin vs Purdue prediction for this College Football Week 6 game on Saturday, September 5th, at Camp Randall Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Wisconsin Badgers vs Purdue Boilermakers pick.
Purdue Made Big Changes
Purdue has made some big changes after a slow start and that has included firing their offensive coordinator. After winning their first game of the season against Indiana State, Purdue has lost three games in a row and they are really struggling. Two games ago against Oregon State, they lost 38-21 and in the last game against Nebraska, they lost 28-10. Hudson Card had high expectations heading into the season, but so far he hasn’t been good enough. Hudson Card completed 18 of his 25 passes for 174 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Purdue has to find a way to get the offense going.
Purdue on the season is averaging 21.8 points while their defense is giving up 33 points per game. The offense is ranked 105th in the league while the defense is ranked 107th. The offense has to get out to a fast start here.
Wisconsin Fans Getting Impatient?
Wisconsin fans seem to be getting impatient after they have lost their last two games. Two games ago against Alabama, they lost 42-10 and in the last game against USC, they lost 38-21. At halftime, they were up 21-10, but in the second half they failed to score any points and that led to the defeat. It’s Braedyn Locke’s team now and he completed 13 of his 26 passes for 180 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Vinny Anthony II finished with three catches for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Wisconsin on the season is averaging 21.5 points while their defense is giving up 26.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 107th in the league while the defense is ranked 88th in the league.
Why Wisconsin Will Beat Purdue
- Purdue has lost each of its last four games in October.
- Wisconsin has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Purdue has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in five of Purdue’s last six games.
Wisconsin vs Purdue Prediction
This total is too high. Purdue might have made a change to the offensive coaching staff this week but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be enough for them to find success. I still don’t trust Locke under center for Wisconsin and that is going to be the difference here. Wisconsin and Purdue are both going to really struggle to get the offense going, and this game is going to end up staying under the total.