Sat, Nov 2 2024
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Week 10
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🏟 Ross-Ade Stadium
West Lafayette, IN
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Turf
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57,236 cap
Northwestern✈ 119 mi+1 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
Northwestern
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Northwestern entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Northwestern wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Northwestern wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Purdue -3
O/U 44.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Northwestern
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Northwestern 2024 Schedule
Northwestern's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Northwestern vs Miami (OH) | -4.0W13–6 | 43.0 | W13–6 | U | Y |
| Fri 9/6 | Northwestern vs Duke | -2.5L20–26 | 37.5 | L20–26 | O | N |
| Sat 9/14 | Northwestern vs Eastern Illinois | -26.5W31–7 | 38.5 | W31–7 | U | N |
| Sat 9/21 | Northwestern at Washington | +11.5L5–24 | 42.5 | L5–24 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/5 | Northwestern vs Indiana | +12.5L24–41 | 40.5 | L24–41 | O | N |
| Fri 10/11 | Northwestern at Maryland | +11.0W37–10 | 45.0 | W37–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/19 | Northwestern vs Wisconsin | +9.5L3–23 | 42.5 | L3–23 | U | N |
| Sat 10/26 | Northwestern at Iowa | +16.5L14–40 | 38.5 | L14–40 | O | N |
| Sat 11/2 | Northwestern at Purdue | +3.0W26–20 | 44.5 | W26–20 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Northwestern vs Ohio State | +28.0L7–31 | 43.5 | L7–31 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/23 | Northwestern at Michigan | +10.5L6–50 | 35.5 | L6–50 | O | N |
| Sat 11/30 | Northwestern vs Illinois | +8.5L28–38 | 42.5 | L28–38 | O | N |
Purdue 2024 Schedule
Purdue's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Purdue vs Indiana State | -35.5W49–0 | 52.5 | W49–0 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/14 | Purdue vs Notre Dame | +11.5L7–66 | 45.5 | L7–66 | O | N |
| Sat 9/21 | Purdue at Oregon State | +1.5L21–38 | 51.0 | L21–38 | O | N |
| Sat 9/28 | Purdue vs Nebraska | +10.0L10–28 | 47.5 | L10–28 | U | N |
| Sat 10/5 | Purdue at Wisconsin | +12.0L6–52 | 44.5 | L6–52 | O | N |
| Sat 10/12 | Purdue at Illinois | +22.5L49–50 | 47.5 | L49–50 | O | Y |
| Fri 10/18 | Purdue vs Oregon | +30.0L0–35 | 61.0 | L0–35 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/2 | Purdue vs Northwestern | -3.0L20–26 | 44.5 | L20–26 | O | N |
| Sat 11/9 | Purdue at Ohio State | +37.5L0–45 | 55.5 | L0–45 | U | N |
| Sat 11/16 | Purdue vs Penn State | +30.0L10–49 | 51.5 | L10–49 | O | N |
| Fri 11/22 | Purdue at Michigan State | +14.0L17–24 | 49.0 | L17–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/30 | Purdue at Indiana | +28.5L0–66 | 56.5 | L0–66 | O | N |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2024 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Northwestern
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Northwestern
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Northwestern
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2024 season ·
Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Northwestern Edge
Northwestern +0.24
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Northwestern Edge
Northwestern +15.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Northwestern with a solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Northwestern
David Braun #1
8–5 (62%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Zach Lujan
Yr 1
#1
DC
Tim McGarigle
Yr 1
#1
Purdue
Ryan Walters #1
4–8 (33%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Graham Harrell
Yr 2
#1
DC
Kevin Kane
Yr 2
#1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓