Washington Huskies vs Purdue Boilermakers Prediction, 10/16/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Huskies vs Purdue Boilermakers

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026

Location: Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Boilermakers (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

Ross-Ade Stadium is the site where the Purdue Boilermakers (3-3) will take on the Washington Huskies (3-3) on Friday, October 16, 2026. Purdue opens this game as 3.5-point favorites. The over/under is 51.5.

The Washington Huskies come into this matchup with a record of 3-3 for this season. In their last contest, the Huskies played the Iowa Hawkeyes and went home with a loss by a final score of 41-24. For the game, they ran 76 plays which gave them 317 yards. The Washington Huskies ran the ball 25 times and accumulated -3 yards, which earned them an average of -0.1 yards per carry. In the running game, the Huskies conceded 263 yards on 38 tries, which averages out to 6.9 yards per rush allowed. Washington conceded 14 completions on 19 tries for a total of 202 yds, and a completion percentage of 73.7%.

The Huskies have attained 2,219 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Washington has totaled 13 touchdowns via the pass and 6 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 4 times. Washington has accounted for 117 1st downs, and they have been called for 48 infractions for 439 yards. As a team they're averaging 90.3 yards rushing which has them sitting 135th in college football. Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Washington Huskies have an average of 26.2 points per contest.

The Huskies are ranked 60th in the country when it comes to team defense, conceding 22.2 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.9 yards per rush on the ground and 136.7 rushing yards per contest so far this year. For the year, they have allowed 820 running yards through 6 outings. In terms of passing yardage, the Huskies have given up 1,162 yds which ranks them 70th in the country. They have relinquished 193.7 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 62.9%. In total, they have surrendered 330.3 yards per contest which has them ranked 48th in college football. They have allowed 9 touchdowns by air as well as 5 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Boilermakers head into this matchup 3-3 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Boilermakers got the victory with a final of 41-13 against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Boilermakers finished the game with a total of 464 yards and they ran 71 plays (6.5 yds per play). Purdue ran the ball for 6.5 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 305 yds on 47 carries. Purdue relinquished 13 rushing attempts for 27 yds (2.1 yds per rush). The Boilermakers pass defense gave up a completion rate of 56.4%, surrendering 248 yards on 22 out of 39 through the air.

Regarding how much they score, the Boilermakers rank 55th in Division 1 holding an average of 32.2 points per contest. The Purdue Boilermakers average 415.5 yards per contest, ranking them 53rd in Division 1. The Purdue offense has compiled 327 penalty yds on 41 violations, which ranks them 41st in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 1 interception while losing 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 142 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Boilermakers have thrown for 1,692 yards via the pass as well as an average of 282.0 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 19th in college football. They are averaging 133.5 yards via the ground game and have run for 801 yards for the year.

The Boilermakers are conceding 31.3 points per game, which has them ranked 119th in college football. Purdue has allowed a total of 945 rushing yards (157.5 yards/game) as well as 10 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have yielded 12 touchdowns through the air in addition to 243.2 yards/game, which puts them in 113th in D-1. The Boilermakers defense has taken part in 368 plays, which is 71st in D-1. They have 1 fumble recovered and 4 interceptions on the season. In total, they have given up 188 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Huskies +3.5

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