Washington Huskies to Face Purdue Boilermakers on October 16, 2026
The Washington Huskies are set to visit the Purdue Boilermakers on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Both teams enter the game with a record of 3-3, but Purdue is coming off two consecutive victories, while Washington has lost its last two matches.
Purdue recently ended a Big Ten losing streak with a 24-17 win over Illinois in Week 5, followed by a dominant 41-13 victory against Minnesota in Week 6, where running back Fame Ijeboi excelled with 195 rushing yards and three touchdowns. In contrast, Washington suffered a significant defeat against Iowa, managing only minus-3 rushing yards.
Washington's quarterback Demond Williams Jr. has faced considerable pressure this season, being sacked 19 times in six games. Despite this, he has accumulated 1,396 passing yards and eight touchdowns. Purdue's defense has recorded seven sacks and 27 tackles for loss this season. The Boilermakers are favored by three points in this matchup, with a total of 52.5 points set for the game.
