Maryland Terrapins vs Purdue Boilermakers prediction & odds

The Purdue Boilermakers will host the Maryland Terrapins at Ross-Ade Stadium on November 7, 2026. Purdue enters the game with a record of 3-5, while Maryland sits at 2-6. The Boilermakers have struggled recently, losing their last two games, including a defeat to the Penn State Nittany Lions with a score of 31-17. In contrast, Maryland is on a six-game losing streak, having lost their last match against the Illinois Fighting Illini, 20-17.

Purdue's offense is led by quarterback Ryan Browne, who has thrown for 1,964 yards with 11 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this season. Running back Fame Ijeboi has also been a key player, accumulating 588 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. For Maryland, Malik Washington has passed for 1,805 yards, with 9 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, while DeJuan Williams has contributed 338 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.

The game is expected to be played in cool conditions, with a temperature around 50°F and winds gusting up to 12 mph. According to DraftKings, Purdue is favored by 6.5 points, with a total points line set at 57.5. Both teams will be looking to turn their seasons around, making this matchup critical for their respective campaigns.