Purdue Football Adds Second Night Game to 2025 Season Schedule

Purdue's football team is preparing for a night game against Minnesota on October 11, part of their growing experience with evening matchups this season. Despite recent wins against Minnesota, the Boilermakers have struggled defensively, ranking near the bottom in the Big Ten for total and scoring defense, and have faced challenges in their rushing game. Their upcoming game against No. 22 Illinois at home on October 4 is significant, with Illinois favored by 8.5 points due to their stronger overall performance and positive turnover margin. Purdue’s offense and defense have shown inconsistency, highlighted by recent losses and difficulty forcing punts, but the team remains focused on improvement during the bye week. Illinois boasts a more balanced attack and better third-down defense, making them a tough opponent as Purdue attempts to protect their home turf. The series between Purdue and Minnesota is competitive historically, but Purdue aims to leverage their recent successes and home crowd advantage to build momentum this season.