The Purdue Boilermakers are the last team in the Big Ten without a conference win. They will look to win #1 in conference on Saturday when they host the Northwestern Wildcats. After winning their opening game of the season, Purdue has lost six games in a row. The only game that was ultimately close was a 50-49 overtime loss to Illinois. Contributing to the losing streak is the loss of starting quarterback Hudson Card to injury. Card is ready to use. Northwestern lost their previous game against Iowa 40-14. Sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch against the elite Hawkeye defense. Lausch only managed 62 yards and 2 interceptions in the loss. Northwestern has now lost two straight conference games by 20 or more points.

Both Northwestern and Purdue will likely be watching bowl games from the sidelines this holiday season. Neither team has much to play for in the rankings or bowl games. You could make more of a case for the ‘Cats, but after their collapse since beating Maryland, they should end the season by winning 3 of their last 4 games. Purdue’s main reason for signing up for this home game is head coach Ryan Walters’ job security. A winless season in the Big Ten could confirm rumors of Walters being let go. This could be Purdue’s last chance to get a conference win, with Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State and Indiana next. With Card back under center, I like the Boilermakers to come out inspired and get a win for their coach.

Northwestern vs. Purdue Prediction: Purdue ML (-115) available at time of publication. Playable on that song.

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