Southern Illinois at Purdue - 2025 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 6th 2025 (7:30 PM EDT)
Purdue -19.5 (52.0) (-1400)  Open: -20.0 | 51.5
Purdue 34 - Southern Illinois: 17

 
Salukis (0 - 1) (1 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 17 - 34 (17 - 34 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
PUR 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: -7  (SP+ PUR -8)
PUR Win prob: 88% | Cover: 46%
Boilermakers (2 - 10) (5 - 7 - 0)
Coach Barry Odom (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 19 - 32 (21 - 30 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 2 - 10 (#126)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 3) (Good: 5) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
 
Southern Illinois's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/6 Southern Illinois at Purdue+19.552.0L 17 - 34UY

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Southern Illinois's Schedule
Purdue's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Purdue vs Ball State-16.550.5W 31 - 0UY
Sat 9/6 Purdue vs Southern Illinois-19.552.0W 34 - 17UN
Sat 9/13 Purdue vs USC+20.559.5L 17 - 33UY
Sat 9/20 Purdue at Notre Dame+24.551.5L 30 - 56ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/4 Purdue vs Illinois+7.555.5L 27 - 43ON
Sat 10/11 Purdue at Minnesota+7.549.5L 20 - 27UY
Sat 10/18 Purdue at Northwestern+3.047.5L 0 - 19UN
Sat 10/25 Purdue vs Rutgers-2.560.5L 24 - 27UN
Sat 11/1 Purdue at Michigan+21.048.5L 16 - 21UY
Sat 11/8 Purdue vs Ohio State+29.549.5L 10 - 34UY
Sat 11/15 Purdue at Washington+14.551.5L 13 - 49ON
BYE WEEK
Fri 11/28 Purdue vs Indiana+28.553.5L 3 - 56ON

Total: Elite: 3, Good: 5, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 5, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Purdue's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
SIU0%170%000%000%340%0%0000
PUR#103 (.11)43% (62)18.843% (72)2.94 (69)12643% (53)2173.06 (120)#125 (.27)48% (131)31.849% (128)48% (128)4.03 (105)46.81.80.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
SIU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
PUR#112 (.11)41% (96)42% (90)3.04 (65)11640% (93)1843.34 (115)#134 (.39)49% (129)49% (120)50% (129)4.82 (134)51.81.60.4



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
SIU Offense117170%00000000%0%0%0%0%
PUR Defense1231.83048.3%4.030.8 - - - - - 55%43%49%48%15%.27
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
SIU Defense134340%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
PUR Offense1218.820.942.8%3.061.819344126217447%52%43%43%16%.11

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Southern Illinois10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Purdue1228:0119.338%60%4.846.81.80.85.32027.5
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
SIU Offense10%0%000000%0%0
PUR Defense1255% (125)49% (128) - - - - .18 (114)3.25 (122)78% (112)10% (68)0.86 (18)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
SIU Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
PUR Offense1247% (97)43% (72)31.3126.4411 (78).15 (53)2.94 (69)56% (136)10% (89)1.04 (41)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
SIU Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
PUR Defense1243% (13)48% (128) - - - - - - 4 (123).4 (123)1.6 (101)28% (126)32% (98).26 (59)6% (76)1.9 (33)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
SIU Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
PUR Offense1252% (37)43% (53)19.833.7217.26.51115 (86)13 (132).14 (117)1.4 (117)32% (87)36% (17).36 (50)6% (73)1.9 (97)

Southern Illinois's Power Ratings
Southern Illinois's Power Rating: NR
Southern Illinois's Offense Rating: NR
Southern Illinois's Defense Rating: NR
2025 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Southern Illinois's 2025 Expected Record: -
Southern Illinois's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Southern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Southern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average MVFC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76

Power Ratings Matchup
Southern Illinois:    Purdue: -7.05

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Southern Illinois:    Purdue: -7.8




Purdue's Power Ratings
Purdue's Power Rating: -7.05  #114
Purdue's Offense Rating: 4.53  #94
Purdue's Defense Rating: 15.83  #116
2025 Talent Rating: 754.00  #65
Blue Chip Ratio: 1  #88
Purdue's 2025 Expected Record: 2.0 - 10.0
Purdue's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -7.8  #96
Purdue's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.2  #105
Purdue's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.7  #94

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76


Southern Illinois Scoring
Offense: 17 PPG
Offense on Road: 17
Defense: 34 PPG
Defense on Road: 34

Southern Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 1
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Purdue 25
Southern Illinois 24

Total Points: 49

Based on Last 4 Games
Southern Illinois 25
Purdue 22

Total Points: 47

Based on Entire Season
Purdue 27
Southern Illinois 24

Total Points: 51
Purdue Scoring
Offense: 18.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 20.9
Defense: 31.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 30

Purdue's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 10
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 4 - 8
Record at home: 2 - 5
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202509/06Purdue34Southern Illinois17Purdue -19.5Southern Illinois52.0Under
201409/20Purdue35Southern Illinois13Purdue -1.5Purdue0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Purdue210 Overs
Southern Illinois011 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 01 - 11 - 10 - 0
Road Teams0 - 21 - 10 - 01 - 1

(#NR) SIU at (#114) PUR
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatSIUPUR
Power RatePwrNR #114
SP+SP+NR #96
Perf GradeGradeNR #125
OffenseOffNR #113
DefenseDefNR #130
Spec TeamsSTNR #6
TalentTalNR #65
Blue ChipsBC%NR #88
Purdue Notes
(12/18) DC Mike Scherer fired after one season
(11/28) Lost 10 straight to finish, only 3 one score games. Woof
(11/5) 0-17 vs P4 since 2024, 3 of last 4 by one score
(11/3) RB1 Devin Mockobee out for season (ankle)
(10/24) QB R. Browne doubtful vs Rutgers, Singleton meh
(9/22) Punter McAllister is a weapon, one of CFB best
(9/21) Off is fiesty, QB Brown is good. Def outmatched
(8/30) Brown torched Ball St 300+, Run Off awful
(8/22) QB1 Ryan Browne (NC) won starting job
(7/20) 21 new starters from LY, DBs could be v good
(5/11) Least exp'd P4 OL in CFB & 91% exp via portals
(4/4) QB - Singleton (Ark) is small/shifty runner. Arm?
Purdue Injury Report
Southern Illinois on Offense
CategoryCat
SIU OffPUR Def
Perf GradePerfNR #130
SuccessSucNR #131
ExplosiveExpNR #49
PPAPPANR #125
PowerPwrNR #116
SP+SP+NR #94
Pts POPPONR #105
HavocHavNR #77
Southern Illinois Run Game
CategoryCat
SIU OffPUR Def
Run GameRunNR #129
Run SuccessRSucNR #128
Run ExplRExpNR #18
PPAExpNR #114
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #122
Stuff RateStuffNR #81
TackleTak -  #125
Southern Illinois Pass Game
CategoryCat
SIU OffPUR Def
Pass GamePassNR #122
Pass SuccessPSucNR #128
Pass ExplPExlNR #101
PPAExpNR #123
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNR #116
F7 HavocF7NR #68
DB HavocDBNR #76
Purdue on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47%
CategoryCatPUR OffSIU Def
Perf GradePerf #113NR
SuccessSuc #62NR
ExplosiveExp #75NR
PPAPPA #103NR
PowerPwr #94NR
SP+SP+ #105NR
Pts POPPO #120NR
HavocHav #79NR
Purdue Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
PUR OffSIU Def
Run GameRun #97NR
Run SuccessRSuc #72NR
Run ExplRExp #41NR
PPAExp #53NR
Run BlockR Blk #111 -
OL YdsOLY #69NR
Stuff RateStuff #76NR
TackleTak - NR
Purdue Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47%
CategoryCatPUR OffSIU Def
Pass GamePass #77NR
Pass SuccessPSuc #53NR
Pass ExplPExl #117NR
PPAExp #117NR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #116NR
F7 HavocF7 #89NR
DB HavocDB #73NR
Program Comparison
PUR 5 Year Profile: Consistent Average G5
'25 Profile: Remains Average G5

SIU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Ross-Ade Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 67° - Wind: 11 mph
Rematch from Week 2
Purdue -19.5 (52.0)
Purdue won vs Southern Illinois this year (34-17)

No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
SIU's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
DJ Williams22135263%28462258.1
Jake Curry3933%24002.7
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
DJ Williams145847185.875
Edward Robinson9165517.281
Chandler Chapman7846566.044
Lashaun Lester3522526.460
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Vinson Davis55786514.383
Jathen Jones37681618.463
Fabian Mccray38537314.163
Ryan Schwendeman15191212.749

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SIU's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Andrew Behm162000
Colin Bohanek101000
Cejai Parson80000
Caden Reeves50000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Andrew Behm162000
Noah Friedt21000
Grant Thompson10000
Peyton Reeves10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jeremiah McClendon51002
Andrew Behm162000
Noah Friedt21000

PUR's OC Josh Henson (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Ryan Browne (Tr)19933859%21539106.4
Malachi Singleton (Tr)386459%439526.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Devin Mockobee12552144.232
Antonio Harris6930524.441
Malachi Thomas (Tr)5324304.657
Ryan Browne (Tr)6620643.126
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Michael Jackson III (Tr)6357019.031
Nitro Tuggle (Tr)34505414.936
E.J. Horton (Tr)27289110.728
Corey Smith (Tr)14237116.960

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PUR's DC Michael Scherer (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tahj Ra-El (Tr)1103005
Mani Powell (Tr)11012532
Charles Correa (Tr)778342
Myles Slusher632103
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mani Powell (Tr)11012532
C.J. Nunnally4211581
Charles Correa (Tr)778342
Jamarrion Harkless132340
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Hudauri Hines322008
Smiley Bradford305026
Tahj Ra-El (Tr)1103005