Purdue Football Faces 3-Win Prediction, But Iowa Fans Should Watch Closely

Barry Odom is trying to change the narrative in West Lafayette. Purdue hasn't won a Big Ten game in two seasons, and CBS Sports projects another bleak year for the Boilermakers in 2026. The prediction has Purdue finishing with a 3-9 record, tied for last in the conference.

For Iowa fans, this matters. The Hawkeyes face Purdue on the schedule, and a struggling Boilermaker team could be a key win for Kirk Ferentz's squad. But Purdue's offseason moves suggest they might be better than expected.

What CBS Sports Predicts for Purdue

Brad Crawford of CBS Sports sees Purdue beating Indiana State, Wake Forest, and Maryland. He expects the Boilermakers to finish 3-9 overall and 1-8 in Big Ten. '