The fiasco that was the Boilermakers' final offensive play in a 27-24 loss to Rutgers at Ross-Ade Stadium will be the play people remember, but it wasn't the reason Purdue didn't win. That Ryan Browne completion to himself turned fumble did in some ways epitomize Purdue's season, which now includes six losses in a row.

The Scarlet Knights need to go to Ross-Ade Stadium and establish the run to open up the passing game for Athan Kaliakmanis and his elite receivers. But none of that will matter if Rutgers’ defense doesn’t bounce back from the terrible Oregon loss.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights, led by quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, face the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

The Wolverines opened as 18-point favorites in Las Vegas, a number that shot up with domestic sportsbook operators this afternoon.

Jason Ence breaks down his best underdog bets for Week 9 of the college football season, including Purdue, Mississippi State, and BYU.

The Michigan Wolverines face the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday night at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines are expected to steamroll the Boilermakers, according to the newly released betting odds. Per FanDuel Sportsbook, Michigan is a 20.5-point favorite over Purdue, with the over set at 49.5 points.

Following Purdue football’s 27-24 loss to Rutgers, coach Barry Odom, cornerback Tony Grimes, EDGE CJ Nunnally IV and running back Malachi Thomas spoke to the media. Subscribe to GoldandBlack.com for the most complete coverage of Purdue sports Open the Youtube video Open the Youtube video Want more content from GoldandBlack.

The Boilermakers showed improvement in critical areas Saturday, but a loss to Rutgers proved the rebuild before Barry Odom has gotten harder.