Maryland Terrapins vs Purdue Boilermakers odds, spread & prediction
Maryland Terrapins2-5
Purdue Boilermakers3-4Maryland walks into Ross-Ade Stadium at 2-5, having lost five straight. Purdue is a heavy favorite at home, but the Boilermakers are far from a sure thing at 3-4 themselves.
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- Maryland is 2-5, Purdue is 3-4, both teams mid-table and trending the wrong way
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Form and Scoring
Maryland has lost five straight entering Saturday, allowing 33.3 points per game this season against scoring 28.3. Their last win was at UConn in week two. Purdue has dropped four of seven but has looked capable in stretches, scoring 31.3 per game while allowing 32.3. The Boilermakers beat Illinois on the road and handled Minnesota at home by 28, so they have demonstrated the ability to win when focused. Neither defense has been stout, which makes this a possible shootout even if the records do not inspire confidence.
Recent Meetings and Common Opponents
In the last eight seasons, Purdue holds both meetings on record, winning 31-29 at SECU Stadium in 2022 and 40-14 at Ross-Ade in 2019. The 2022 result was close, so Maryland has shown it can keep this competitive against a Purdue team in a similar state. The one common opponent this season is UCLA. Maryland lost 3-54 at home; Purdue lost 38-52 on the road. That comparison does not separate them cleanly, though Purdue kept it closer in a road environment.
How the Game Sets Up
Purdue gets the home field in a Big Ten context. The 2022 meeting went down to the wire at 31-29, so treating this as a blowout based on the market price alone seems aggressive. Post your number on BettorEdge and let the market come to you.
How to play it
Purdue is the rightful favorite at home in a Big Ten game against a team that has lost five straight. But the 2022 meeting was a two-point game, and both teams are vulnerable on defense.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs HamptonW 62-0
- at UConnW 38-14
- vs Virginia TechL 26-35
- vs UCLAL 3-54
- at NebraskaL 23-48
- at Ohio StateL 16-45
- vs RutgersL 30-37
Went 4-8 in 2025. Current streak: L5. Home: SECU Stadium, College Park, MD.
- vs Indiana StateW 44-19
- vs Wake ForestL 36-38
- at UCLAL 38-52
- vs Notre DameL 10-49
- at IllinoisW 24-17
- vs MinnesotaW 41-13
- vs WashingtonL 26-38
Went 2-10 in 2025. Current streak: L1. Home: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- UCLAMaryland: L 3-54Purdue: L 38-52
Matchup history
Maryland Terrapins and Purdue Boilermakers last played on Saturday, Oct 8, 2022, when the Purdue Boilermakers won 31–29. Over the last 2 meetings: Purdue Boilermakers 2, Maryland Terrapins 0.
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Preseason scouting report
Maryland Terrapins
- New offensive coordinator in Clint Trickett (Jacksonville State Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach)
- Malik Washington returns at QB after a freshman season of 2,963 yards, 17 TDs, and 9 INTs, as well as 303 rushing yards and 4 rushing TDs
- DeJuan Williams returns after a freshman season of 501 yards and 3 TDs
- Top three players in terms of receiving yards are gone with the top returner being TE Dorian Fleming (351 yards, 3 TDs). Two transfers are expected to start at WR in Old Dominion transfer Na’eem Abdul-Raheem Gladding (667 yards, 6 TDs) and Wyoming transfer Chris Durr Jr. (469 yards, 4 TDs)
Purdue Boilermakers
- Ryan Browne returns at QB after a sophomore season of 2,153 yards, 9 TDs, and 10 INTs, as well as 206 rushing yards and 4 rushing TDs
- Starting RB from last season is gone. Minnesota transfer Fame Ijeboi (441 yards, 2 TDs) and Texas transfer Jerrick Gibson (152 yards, 1 TD) are expected to split carries
- All three starting WRs and the starting TE are gone. Expected starters at WR include Iowa State transfer Xavier Townsend (243 yards, 0 TDs), Pennsylvania transfer Bisi Owens (696 yards, 5 TDs), and Florida Atlantic transfer Asaad Waseem (699 yards, 5 TDs)
- Returning two starting offensive lineman with three transfers expected to start
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Maryland Terrapins vs Purdue Boilermakers start?+
Maryland Terrapins at Purdue Boilermakers kicks off Saturday, Nov 7, 12:30 PM ET at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Maryland Terrapins vs Purdue Boilermakers?+
No moneyline is posted on this game yet, so there is no favorite to name. College markets open later than NFL markets; when one posts, the side carrying the shorter price is the favorite.
What is the spread for Maryland Terrapins vs Purdue Boilermakers?+
No spread is posted for this game yet. College markets open later and move more than NFL markets, and we would rather show you nothing than a number we cannot confirm.
What are Maryland and Purdue's records in 2026?+
The Maryland Terrapins are 2-5 and the Purdue Boilermakers are 3-4 this season. Maryland is scoring 28.3 points a game and allowing 33.3; Purdue is scoring 31.3 and allowing 32.3.
When did Maryland and Purdue last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 8, 2022, when Purdue Boilermakers won 31-29 at SECU Stadium. Over the last 2 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Maryland has won 0 and Purdue 2.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Nov 7, 12:30 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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