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The Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday at 11:00 am central time on BTN.
Nebraska enters the contest 1-0 in Big Ten Conference play after beating Illinois 39-19 last weekend and 4-1 overall, the sole loss coming against UCLA. Purdue is 0-1 in the Big Ten, having lost to Wisconsin 41-10. Overall the Boilermakers are 1-4, their sole win coming against FCS Indiana State 20-14.
Date/Time: Saturday, October 12th, 11:00 a.m. CT
Location: West Layafette Indiana
Stadium: Ross-Ade Stadium
Surface: Natural Grass
Capacity: 62,500
TV: BTN
Online: BTN2GO
Announcers: Kevin Kugler, Chuck Long, J Leman
Radio: Huskers sports radio network
Series Record: Purdue leads 1-0
Last Meeting: Purdue won 28-0, 1958
Weather: Partly cloudy early. Scattered thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. High 79F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Odds: Nebraska by 14.5
Statistical Comparison
| Category (per game stats) | Nebraska (National Rank) | Purdue (National Rank) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing Offense | 291.6 (9) | 87 (116) | |
| Passing Offense | 209.6 (86) | 214.6 (82) | |
| Total Offense | 501.2 (19) | 301.6 (117) | |
| Scoring Offense | 42.4 (15) | 17 (112) | |
| Rushing Defense | 182.6 (85) | 183.2 (87) | |
| Pass Efficiency Defense | 131.2 (71) | 143.65 (92) | |
| Pass Defense | 262.8 (96) | 230.4 (66) | |
| Total Defense | 445.4 (98) | 413.6 (77) | |
| Scoring Defense | 25.4 (57) | 36.6 (110) | |
| Net Punting | 39.7 (24) | 44.11 (2) | |
| Kickoff Returns | 25.0 (23) | 26.4 (56) | |
| Turnover Margin | 1 (18) | -1 (107) | |
| Sacks | 2.4 (32) | 1.8 (68) | |
| Tackles for Loss | 7 (28) | 5.2 (87) | |
| Sacks Allowed | 0.4 (1) | 2 (73) |