Indiana State at Purdue Week 1 College Football Matchup Indiana State at Purdue Matchup - Week 1
Sat, Sep 5 2026 · Week 1 · 🏟 Ross-Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN · Turf · 57,236 cap
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Indiana State
32
Purdue
31
P&R Line Indiana State -1
P&R Total O/U 62
Confidence 55 Early Season
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
76%
Purdue wins
Strong
Indiana State 2026 Schedule
Indiana State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Indiana State at Purdue-1
Purdue 2026 Schedule
Purdue's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Purdue vs Indiana State-20
Sat 9/12Purdue vs Wake Forest+5
Sat 9/19Purdue at UCLA+11.5
Sat 9/26Purdue vs Notre Dame+28
Sat 10/3Purdue at Illinois+14.5
Sat 10/10Purdue vs Minnesota+6.5
Sat 10/17Purdue vs Washington+17
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Purdue at Penn State+18
Sat 11/7Purdue vs Maryland+5
Sat 11/14Purdue at Iowa+18.5
Sat 11/21Purdue vs Wisconsin+2
Sat 11/28Purdue at Indiana+29
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Indiana State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Indiana State
0.00
Purdue #117
0.46
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Indiana State
0.00
Purdue #126
2.00
Indiana State +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Purdue Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Indiana State #139
2.0
Purdue #119
29.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Indiana State #140
96.6
Purdue #121
57.7
Purdue +27.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
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