Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction, 11/14/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Location: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA

TV: NBC

Odds/Point Spread: Hawkeyes (-17.5)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

The Purdue Boilermakers (3-6) are hitting the road to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 14, 2026 where they will try to defeat the Iowa Hawkeyes (7-2). Iowa opens this contest as 17.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 47.5.

The Purdue Boilermakers come into this game with a record of 3-6 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Boilermakers took on the Maryland Terrapins and took a loss by a score of 34-29. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Boilermakers gave up 137 yards on 27 attempts, which is 5.1 yds per run surrendered. Purdue surrendered 13 pass completions on 18 attempts for 253 yds, and a completion rate of 72.2%. On the day, they had 80 plays which converted into 425 yds. The Purdue Boilermakers ended up rushing 42 times and recorded 129 yards, which is an average of 3.1 yds per attempt.

When talking about scoring points, the Purdue Boilermakers are averaging 29.4 points per contest. As a unit they maintain an average of 117.9 yards in the run game ranking them 117th in the nation. The Boilermakers have attained 3,464 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Purdue has compiled 12 passing touchdowns and 15 touchdowns via the ground. Purdue has earned 196 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 53 penalties for 409 yards. They have surrendered the football 9 times.

The Boilermakers are ranked 124th in the country in terms of the opposition scoring, giving up 32.3 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.2 yards per attempt on the ground and 170.8 yards on the ground per game on the campaign. For the season, they have allowed 1,537 running yards through 9 contests. Regarding passing yardage, the Boilermakers have given up 2,202 yards which puts them in 113th in D-1. They have allowed 244.7 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 61.9%. In total, they have relinquished 415.4 yards per outing ranking them 123rd in college football. They have yielded 18 touchdowns by air in addition to 18 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Hawkeyes come into this matchup with a record of 7-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Hawkeyes got the victory with a final of 24-10 when they played the Northwestern Wildcats. Iowa ran for 5.2 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 170 yds on 33 carries. The Hawkeyes finished the game with a total of 296 yards and they ran 54 plays (5.5 yards per play). The Hawkeyes pass defense allowed a completion rate of 75.0%, surrendering 181 yds on 24 out of 32 through the air. Iowa relinquished 37 rush attempts for 105 yards (2.8 yds per carry).

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Hawkeyes rank 71st in college football by tallying 27.8 points per outing. The Iowa Hawkeyes are averaging 373.9 yards per game, which has them sitting 75th in the country. The Iowa offense has totaled 400 yards of penalties on 50 infractions, which is good for 101st in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 6 picks while losing 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 174 first downs. During this campaign to this point, the Hawkeyes currently have a total of 1,801 passing yards along with holding an average of 200.1 passing yards per contest, which ranks 103rd in the country. They maintain an average of 173.8 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 1,564 yards for the season.

Iowa has given up a total of 737 yards rushing (81.9 yards per contest) as well as 2 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns through the air and 194.8 yards per outing, ranking them 45th in the nation. This year, they have given up 110 pts. They have tallied 3 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions so far this year. The Hawkeyes defense has taken part in 566 plays, which ranks 43rd in the country. The Hawkeyes are conceding 12.2 points per game, which has them ranked 3rd in college football.

Who will win tonight's Boilermakers/Hawkeyes college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Hawkeyes -17.5

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