The Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) and the Purdue Boilermakers (1-2) play on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Ross-Ade Stadium in a clash of Big Ten opponents.
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When is Nebraska vs. Purdue and when does it start?
This contest between the Cornhuskers and Boilermakers will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024. You can expect the kickoff at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Nebraska vs. Purdue
The Cornhuskers and Boilermakers will hit the field at Ross-Ade Stadium for this matchup on Sept. 28, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
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Nebraska Stats & Insights
The Cornhuskers enter this matchup after a 31-24 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini in their most recent outing.
Nebraska is averaging 402.3 yards per game offensively this year (66th in the FBS), and are giving up 286.8 yards per game (30th) on the defensive side of the ball.
The Cornhuskers are putting up 261.8 passing yards per game offensively this season (45th in the FBS), and they are surrendering 192.5 passing yards per game (57th) on the defensive side of the ball.
Nebraska ranks 87th in rushing yards this season (140.5 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS with 94.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
The Cornhuskers sport the 59th-ranked offense this season (31.5 points per game), and they’ve been more effective defensively, ranking 17th-best with only 12.8 points allowed per game.
Purdue Stats & Insights
Last time out, the Boilermakers were beaten by the Oregon State Beavers 38-21.
With 354.7 total yards per game on offense, Purdue ranks 95th in the FBS in 2024. On defense, it ranks 93rd, surrendering 392.3 total yards per game.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Boilermakers are a bottom-25 passing attack, putting up just 171.7 passing yards per game (24th-worst). On the bright side, they are thriving on the defensive side of the ball, giving up just 123.3 passing yards per contest (ninth-best).
Purdue ranks 49th in rushing yards per game (183.0), but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking third-worst in the FBS with 269.0 rushing yards allowed per contest.
The Boilermakers have been struggling defensively, ranking 16th-worst with 34.7 points given up per game. They have been more productive on the other side of the ball, compiling 25.7 points per contest (91st-ranked).
Nebraska Key Players to Watch
Dylan Raiola leads Nebraska with 967 passing yards (241.8 ypg) on 83-of-115 passing with eight touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season.
Dante Dowdell has carried the ball 51 times for a team-high 256 yards (64.0 per game), with three touchdowns this year.
This season Emmett Johnson has taken 13 carries for 124 yards (31.0 per game) and one touchdown.
Isaiah Neyor’s 277 receiving yards (69.3 yards per game) lead the team. He has 16 receptions with four touchdowns.
Jahmal Banks has caught 15 passes for 170 yards (42.5 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Jaylen Lloyd has hauled in three grabs for 112 yards (28.0 ypg) this season.
Purdue Key Players to Watch
Hudson Card has thrown for 453 yards (151.0 ypg) to lead Purdue, completing 63.6% of his passes and collecting six touchdown passes and three interceptions this season.
Devin Mockobee has carried the ball 36 times for a team-high 276 yards (92.0 per game), with one touchdown this year.
This season Reggie Love III has rushed for 165 yards (55.0 per game) on 27 carries with two touchdowns.
Max Klare’s 153 receiving yards (51.0 yards per game) lead the team. He has 10 receptions with two touchdowns.
Jahmal Edrine has collected 77 receiving yards (25.7 yards per game), reeling in five passes this year.
Leland Smith’s four receptions have turned into 52 yards (17.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
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