No. 22 Purdue takes a strong season record into road games against Indiana and Northwestern, looking to rebound from its second loss of the year. The Boilermakers lead both teams in the all-time series but will face opponents with recent results that make each matchup a test.

By the Numbers
  • Purdue: 12-2-2 overall, 6-2-1 in Big Ten play; ranked No. 22 nationally.
  • Indiana: 4-9-2 overall, 1-7-1 in Big Ten play.
  • Northwestern: 5-8-3 overall, 3-5-1 in Big Ten play.
  • Purdue leads the series against Indiana, 16-5-9, and Northwestern, 18-10-2.
Yes, But

Purdue has the better overall record and series history, but Northwestern beat the Boilermakers 3-1 last season. Indiana and Purdue have played to scoreless draws in their last two meetings.

State of Play
  • Purdue faces Indiana in Bloomington on Oct. 22, then visits Northwestern on Oct. 25.
  • Indiana has gone without a Big Ten win since Sept. 10; Northwestern enters on a four-game losing streak.
  • Both games will stream: Indiana on B1G+ and Northwestern on the Big Ten Network.
Bottom Line

Purdue is favored by its form and historical edge, but it will need to turn that advantage into goals against two conference rivals on the road.