Rutgers at Purdue Game Matchup
Rutgers logo Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Purdue BoilermakersPurdue logo
Saturday, October 25th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Ross-Ade Stadium - West Lafayette, IN  (Big Ten)

 
Scarlet Knights (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Greg Schiano (26 - 33)
Avg Score : 29 - 25 (25 - 22 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6 - 6 (#74)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 3) (Good: 4) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 5)
PUR is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Rutgers -16.5   (SP+ RUTG -14.5)
Projected Score: RUTG: 34 - PUR: 18 (55)
RUTG Win prob: 90% | Cover: 54%
RUTG Travel: 654 miles
Boilermakers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Barry Odom (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 16 - 40 (16 - 34 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 2.2 - 9.8 (#135)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 3) (Good: 5) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 3)
 
Rutgers's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Wed 8/27 Rutgers vs Ohio-10.50.0
Sat 9/6 Rutgers vs Miami (OH)-20.5
Sat 9/13 Rutgers vs Norfolk State-30
Sat 9/20 Rutgers vs Iowa+2.5
Sat 9/27 Rutgers at Minnesota+5.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/11 Rutgers at Washington+4.5
Sat 10/18 Rutgers vs Oregon+18
Sat 10/25 Rutgers at Purdue-16.5
Sat 11/1 Rutgers at Illinois+10
Sat 11/8 Rutgers vs Maryland-12
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Rutgers at Ohio State+27.5
Sat 11/29 Rutgers vs Penn State+20

Total: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Rutgers's Schedule
Purdue's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Purdue vs Ball State-16.50.0
Sat 9/6 Purdue vs Southern Illinois-11
Sat 9/13 Purdue vs USC+21
Sat 9/20 Purdue at Notre Dame+40.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/4 Purdue vs Illinois+24
Sat 10/11 Purdue at Minnesota+24.5
Sat 10/18 Purdue vs Northwestern+13
Sat 10/25 Purdue vs Rutgers+16.5
Sat 11/1 Purdue at Michigan+36.5
Sat 11/8 Purdue vs Ohio State+41.5
Sat 11/15 Purdue at Washington+23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/29 Purdue vs Indiana+22.5

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

Predictions for Purdue's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 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
RUTG#84 (.16)43% (67)28.944% (69)2.92 (88)16442% (63)1894.19 (44)#106 (.23)43% (85)25.448% (113)40% (59)4.03 (92)33.80.60.9
PUR#112 (.11)41% (96)15.842% (90)3.04 (65)11640% (93)1843.34 (115)#134 (.39)49% (129)39.949% (120)50% (129)4.82 (134)51.81.60.4
 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
RUTG0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
PUR0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
RUTG Offense1328.92542.9%4.190.6213531641894.553%47%44%42%14%.16
PUR Defense1239.93449.3%4.820.4 - - - - - 53%47%49%50%12%.39
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
RUTG Defense1325.42243.3%4.030.9 - - - - - 46%54%48%40%15%.23
PUR Offense1215.81640.8%3.341.615299116184446%53%42%40%22%.11

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Rutgers1329:302143%48%3.933.80.60.93.71.5129.4
Purdue1226:5014.631%28%5.551.81.60.45.21.8026.8
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
RUTG Offense1353% (51)44% (69)36.8163.84.524 (45).1 (87)2.92 (88)76% (52)7% (11)0.91 (97)
PUR Defense1253% (96)49% (120) - - - - .32 (134)3.39 (120)76% (79)8% (109)1.15 (124)
 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
RUTG Defense1346% (18)48% (113) - - - - .26 (126)3.2 (99)82% (123)8% (115)1.07 (104)
PUR Offense1246% (94)42% (90)28.8115.549 (125).04 (108)3.04 (65)59% (126)14% (128)0.8 (130)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
RUTG Offense1347% (88)42% (63)15.327.9189.26.812.417 (79)6 (10).25 (75)1.6 (63)30% (42)34% (37).42 (32)7% (108)2 (69)
PUR Defense1247% (40)50% (129) - - - - - - 4 (125).48 (130)1.6 (88)28% (115)41% (134).63 (134)4% (125)2.1 (90)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
RUTG Defense1354% (117)40% (59) - - - - - - 7 (104).23 (69)1.6 (82)33% (50)31% (75).32 (76)7% (49)2.2 (101)
PUR Offense1253% (40)40% (93)15.827.4183.96.711.713 (116)9 (48).16 (103)1.5 (92)32% (78)31% (72).49 (14)8% (118)2.1 (29)

Rutgers's Power Ratings
Rutgers's Power Rating: 8.44 #43
Rutgers's Offense Rating: 21.21 #30
Rutgers's Defense Rating: 12.77 #59
2025 Talent Rating: 868.00 #26
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Rutgers's 2025 Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Rutgers's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.7 #43
Rutgers's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #50
Rutgers's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.2 #42

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 896.44
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29

Power Ratings Matchup
Rutgers: 8.44   Purdue: -9.955

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Rutgers: 4.7   Purdue: -10.0




Purdue's Power Ratings
Purdue's Power Rating: -9.955 #105
Purdue's Offense Rating: 7.84 #106
Purdue's Defense Rating: 22.75 #107
2025 Talent Rating: 740.00 #61
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #99
Purdue's 2025 Expected Record: 2.2 - 9.8
Purdue's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.0 #101
Purdue's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.8 #110
Purdue's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.8 #90

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 896.44
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29


Rutgers Scoring
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 25
Defense: 25.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 22

Rutgers's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Rutgers 34
Purdue 18

Projected Total Points: 55
Purdue Scoring
Offense: 15.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 16
Defense: 39.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 34

Purdue's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202011/28Purdue30Rutgers37RutgersPurdue -12Rutgers61.0Over
201710/21Rutgers14Purdue12RutgersPurdue -9.5Rutgers50.0Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Purdue001 Overs
Rutgers221 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 11 - 10 - 11 - 0
Road Teams1 - 11 - 10 - 11 - 0

(#43) Rutgers Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 8.44 #43
Offense Rating: 21.21 #30
Defense Rating: 12.77 #59
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.7 #43
Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #50
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.2 #42
Talent Rating: 868.00 #26
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 53%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 43%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.19 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Avg Pass Success 42%
Avg OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.03 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Avg Pass Def Success 40%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position


Rutgers Notes
(5/15) DL added 5 portals, JMU's best DE & DT
(5/13) Def portals very productive, esp on the DL
(5/11) OL has top 10 exp, 87% of which returning
(4/24) WR Sheffield big add w Strong/Duff. Very good
(3/29) OL 4/5 back. 1 portal add? Trust they jump TY?
(3/29) QB Kaliakmanis back, JAG+. Can run
(3/29) HC Schiano v good. Has bowled last 2 years
(3/21) RB Raymond good FR LY, portal Campbell (FAU)
(3/20) Def not great LY, returns a lot. 7 portal adds
(3/20) New DC Smith was 'Gers DC in '20-'21
Rutgers     Ratings Matchup     Purdue
Power #43
#105
Off #30
#106
Def #59
#107
Talent #26
#61
SP+ #43
#101
SP+ Off #50
#110
SP+ Def #42
#90

Weather Forecast
Playing in Ross-Ade Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: RUTG | PUR
Depth Chart: RUTG | PUR
Rosters: RUTG | PUR
(#105) Purdue Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -9.955 #105
Offense Rating: 7.84 #106
Defense Rating: 22.75 #107
Overall SP+ Rating: -10.0 #101
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.8 #110
Defense SP+ Rating: 30.8 #90
Talent Rating: 740.00 #61
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #99
Expected Record: 2.2 - 9.8

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 41%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.34 PPO
Poor Run Success 42%
Poor Pass Success 40%
Bad OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 49%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.82 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 49%
Awful Pass Def Success 50%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position


Purdue Notes
(5/11) Least exp'd P4 OL in CFB & 91% exp via portals
(5/7) QB Ryan Browne (NC) starter out of spring
(4/4) QB - Singleton (Ark) is small/shifty runner. Arm?
(3/20) RB Mockobee starter LY, hopefully more TY
(3/20) WR rebuild. 5 portal adds (3 P4/2 G5)
(3/20) OL rebuild 0/5 back. 3 UNLV portals w/ Odom
(3/20) Def awful LY, 11 portals. New DC (UNLV)
(3/20) New OC Henson was USC's OC past 2 yrs
(3/20) New DC Scherer from UNLV w/ Odom
(3/20) Odom is a great HC, but this is a rough job


  
Rutgers's OC Kirk Ciarrocca
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Athan Kaliakmanis21339554%26961876.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
CJ Campbell165860115.258
Antwan Raymond10045784.665
Athan Kaliakmanis9225132.720
Samuel Brown V4020135.037
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
DT Sheffield (Tr)668221112.575
Ian Strong42668515.965
CJ Campbell40466311.778
KJ Duff28433115.559

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Rutgers's DC Robb Smith
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dariel Djabome1008441
Jett Elad (Tr)845126
Eric O'Neill (Tr)531813163
Jacobie Henderson (Tr)5020010
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Eric O'Neill (Tr)531813163
Bradley Weaver (Tr)44169100
Jordan Walker197440
Dariel Djabome1008441
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jacobie Henderson (Tr)5020010
Jett Elad (Tr)845126
Cam Miller (Tr)233025

Purdue's OC Josh Henson
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Ryan Browne (Tr)437657%532427.0
Malachi Singleton (Tr)212875%3581012.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Devin Mockobee13868745.063
Malachi Thomas (Tr)4316513.820
Ryan Browne (Tr)5015503.123
Jaheim Merriweather157715.135
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Corey Smith (Tr)12179214.938
Devin Mockobee17170110.021
De'Nylon Morrissette1110629.619
Chauncey Magwood (Tr)5102020.434

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Purdue's DC Michael Scherer
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mani Powell (Tr)589440
C.J. Nunnally5512640
Hershey McLaurin (Tr)508113
Chad Brown (Tr)475006
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
C.J. Nunnally5512640
Breylon Charles (Tr)296531
Mani Powell (Tr)589440
Ian Jeffries (Tr)215450
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chad Brown (Tr)475006
Tony Grimes (Tr)200015
Ryan Turner (Tr)132104