How many games will Purdue football win this fall?
Sept. 2 vs. Fresno State (W): Purdue should have no issue beating a Fresno team without Jake Haener.
Sept. 9 at Virginia Tech (W): Head coach Brent Pry has talked about the long-term rebuild that is Virginia Tech. Purdue with the road win.
Sept. 16 vs. Syracuse (W): The Orange won late in the Dome. Purdue gets the win back at home in Ross-Ade.
Sept. 23 vs. Wisconsin (L): Purdue’s rush defense again Braelon Allen is not to be trusted.
Sept. 30 vs. Illinois (L): Purdue has given the Illini fits in the annual Cannon game. The Illini are looking to contend in the west. This is one Illinois has to have.
Oct. 7 at Iowa (L): The result of this game will be determined whether or not the game is played during the day or at night. Purdue can beat Iowa at Kinnick; it’s much tougher at night.
Oct. 14 vs. Ohio State (L): The Buckeyes are National Title contenders. Purdue drops this one at home.
Oct. 28: at Nebraska (W): This win is confident that Hudson Card will likely stay healthy than Jeff Sims.
Nov. 4 at Michigan (L): Purdue doesn’t get blown out, but the Wolverines get the win.
Nov. 11 vs. Minnesota (W): The Gophers replace a lot on their offensive line and start a new quarterback. Purdue wins this one at home.
Nov. 18 at Northwestern (W): The Wildcats will be a mess all year. The quit factor has to be applied in this game.
Nov. 25 vs. Indiana (W): If Tom Allen makes it all season, this could be his last game as Indiana’s head coach. Purdue keeps the Old Oaken Bucket.
Prediction: 7-5, 3-5 Big Ten
The Boilermakers make another bowl game with a six-game floor in 2023. There are some 50-50 games on the schedule. The most significant question mark is Hudson Card’s ability to stay healthy. If he gets hurt, the season could go south fast.