Washington at Purdue Week 7 College Football Matchup Washington at Purdue Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 17 2026 · Week 7 · 🏟 Ross-Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN · Turf · 57,236 cap
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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
Washington
34
Purdue
17
P&R Line Washington -17.5
P&R Total O/U 50.5
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Washington has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Washington entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Washington wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Washington wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Washington · 73.9% ATS historically
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🏠 Purdue 2nd straight Home Game
Washington 2026 Schedule
Washington's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Washington vs Washington State-18
Sat 9/12Washington vs Utah State-23
Sat 9/19Washington vs Eastern Washington-32
Sat 9/26Washington vs Minnesota-13.5
Sat 10/3Washington at USC+4.5
Sat 10/10Washington vs Iowa-2
Sat 10/17Washington at Purdue-17.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Washington at Nebraska-7
Sat 11/7Washington vs Penn State-4
Sat 11/14Washington at Michigan State-15
Sat 11/21Washington vs Indiana+11.5
Sat 11/28Washington at Oregon+12.5
Purdue 2026 Schedule
Purdue's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Purdue vs Indiana State-18.5
Sat 9/12Purdue vs Wake Forest+7.5
Sat 9/19Purdue at UCLA+13.5
Sat 9/26Purdue vs Notre Dame+28.5
Sat 10/3Purdue at Illinois+18
Sat 10/10Purdue vs Minnesota+6.5
Sat 10/17Purdue vs Washington+17.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Purdue at Penn State+21
Sat 11/7Purdue vs Maryland+5
Sat 11/14Purdue at Iowa+23
Sat 11/21Purdue vs Wisconsin+0.5
Sat 11/28Purdue at Indiana+31.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Washington PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Washington
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Washington #18
+0.553
Purdue #104
+0.190
Washington Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Washington #29
+0.775
Purdue #117
+0.335
Washington Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Washington #94
0.146
Purdue #78
0.152
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Purdue Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Washington #15
+8.607
Purdue #120
+5.991
Washington Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Washington #6
+0.977
Purdue #60
+0.820
Washington Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Washington #75
71.1
Purdue #114
72.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Washington Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Washington Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Washington #11
17.4
Purdue #93
-3.9
Offense Rating
Washington #13
24.6
Purdue #95
13.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Washington #16
7.1
Purdue #98
17.4
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Washington Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Washington #46
1.42
Purdue #117
0.46
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington #81
1.00
Purdue #126
2.00
Washington +0.96
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Washington Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Washington #46
54.3
Purdue #119
29.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington #36
30.1
Purdue #121
57.7
Washington +24.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Washington
Jedd Fisch #42
15–11 (58%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Jimmie Dougherty Yr 2 #38
DC Ryan Walters Yr 2 #3
Staff Rating
3.54 #16
Purdue
Barry Odom #57
2–10 (17%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Josh Henson Yr 2 #62
DC Kevin Kane Yr 2 #134
Staff Rating
2.33 #101
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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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