Will Purdue end the streak?
This season hasn’t gone as anyone who is a Purdue fan has wanted it to go. Now, we’ve got the team heading into Wisconsin to face the Badgers in a game that hasn’t gone Purdue’s way in actual decades. So, with a new offensive coordinator, it’s time to ask the staff.
Ledman (4-0):
I came to Purdue as a wide eyed freshman in the year 2004. I saw College Gameday, Cold Pizza, and the whole of the college football world turn their eyes toward Purdue. It was an incredible time to be a fan. We all know how that game worked out and we all know that Purdue has lost every game against Wisconsin since then. I have little reason to think this one is going to be any different.
Purdue changed their OC and I think that will make SOME difference, but I don’t imagine it will be enough. Purdue faces a steep uphill climb in this one. Sadly, I’ve gotta take Wisconsin.
Purdue 17
Wisconsin 34
Kyle (3-1):
Purdue abruptly changed offensive coordinators, a move that was probably needed. But, the staff lacks anyone who has ever called a college offense before, a surefire problem. Ryan Walters turned to long-time Indiana High School Football Coach, Jason Simmons, who has been in various locations near the Indianapolis area.
That does not change the fact that Purdue is one of the worst rushing defenses in the country and one of the worst defenses overall, sure, some complementary football would be beneficial, but I am not sure a mid-season change changes anything on the program right now.
Wisconsin is currently -14, and they are just 2-2, that is what Vegas thinks of the Boilers. Wisconsin has not run the ball well this season, but Chez Mellussi will be a problem for Purdue Saturday, IMO.
Purdue 13
Wisconsin 34
Jed (4-0):
The more that I dive into this game, the more I find myself thinking that Purdue has a chance to pull an upset on the road here in Madison. Yes, better Purdue teams have struggled against the Badgers over the last twenty years to get a win but this Wisconsin team might be the one where Purdue finally pulls it together and gets the job done. Will they do that though? I’m not so sure.
Wisconsin will be starting Braedyn Locke again with Tyler Van Dyke being out for the season with a torn ACL while the Wisconsin offense struggled to get anything consistent the last two weeks (granted it was against two top 15 opponents). What plays into Purdue’s favor is that Wisconsin doesn’t have the big time receivers to give the Boilers difficulties in one on one coverage with a healthy set of defensive backs in Nyland Green, Tarrion Grant, Kyndrich Breedlove, and others. That means Purdue should be able to focus solely on slowing down a good but not great Wisconsin rushing attack and trying to make Locke uncomfortable in the pocket.
Purdue seems ready to take a more conservative approach on offense to slow the game down and drag opponents into the second half in a close game, much like they did to Nebraska. The issue remains if the offense will be able to score enough points to pull out some wins against teams that they should be able to compete with. In the end, I don’t see it happening on the road against the Badgers.
Purdue 17
Wisconsin 27
Ryan (4-0):
This prediction is brought to you by the letter B.
Do Boilers bounce back against the Badgers without their best back or does Bucky beat the Boilers as they have since before some Boilers were even born?
I believe bad football will be abundant between the Boilers and Badgers.
Purdue 14
Wisconsin 28
Drew (1-3):
This prediction is brought to you by the letter B.
Do Boilers bounce back against the Badgers without their best back or does Bucky beat the Boilers as they have since before some Boilers were even born?
I believe bad football will be abundant between the Boilers and Badgers.
Purdue 14
Wisconsin 28