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Purdue @ Nebraska

Current Records: Purdue 4-3; Nebraska 3-5

What to Know

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have had a week off and are no doubt ready to get back on the field. Nebraska and the Purdue Boilermakers will face off in a Big Ten battle at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

The Cornhuskers came within a touchdown against the Minnesota Golden Gophers two weeks ago, but they wound up with a 30-23 loss. RB Rahmir Johnson put forth a good effort for the losing side as he punched in two rushing touchdowns.

Meanwhile, it was all tied up 13-13 at halftime, but Purdue was not quite the Wisconsin Badgers' equal in the second half when they met last week. The Boilermakers took a hard 30-13 fall against Wisconsin. Purdue's loss came about despite a quality game from TE Payne Durham, who caught nine passes for one TD and 112 yards.

Nebraska is the favorite in this one, with an expected 7.5-point margin of victory. Now might not be the best time to take Nebraska against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

The losses put the Cornhuskers at 3-5 and Purdue at 4-3. Nebraska is 2-2 after losses this season, Purdue 2-0.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium -- Lincoln, Nebraska
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $19.00

Odds

The Cornhuskers are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Boilermakers, according to the latest college football odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Cornhuskers, as the game opened with the Cornhuskers as a 6-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Nebraska and Purdue both have three wins in their last six games.

  • Dec 05, 2020 - Nebraska 37 vs. Purdue 27
  • Nov 02, 2019 - Purdue 31 vs. Nebraska 27
  • Sep 29, 2018 - Purdue 42 vs. Nebraska 28
  • Oct 28, 2017 - Nebraska 25 vs. Purdue 24
  • Oct 22, 2016 - Nebraska 27 vs. Purdue 14
  • Oct 31, 2015 - Purdue 55 vs. Nebraska 45