Maryland visits Purdue on Saturday in a Big Ten matchup between two teams looking to turn around disappointing seasons. The Terrapins have lost six straight; Purdue is coming off back-to-back losses. Maryland’s passing game, led by Malik Washington and receiver Chris Durr Jr., faces a Purdue defense that has struggled to limit yardage, while the Boilermakers will look to exploit Maryland’s secondary.

By the Numbers
  • Kickoff: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. ET.
  • Maryland: 2-6 overall, 0-5 in Big Ten play; six straight losses.
  • Purdue: 3-5 overall, 2-3 in Big Ten play.
  • Watch on Big Ten Network or stream on FOX One.
Yes, But

Maryland’s last two losses were close, and Washington has shown he can produce big plays. But he has seven interceptions, while Purdue’s Ryan Browne has thrown four interceptions in his last two games—giving both defenses opportunities to force mistakes.

What's Next

Watch whether Maryland attacks downfield early and gets Durr involved on third down. Purdue’s chance to pressure the Terrapins may hinge on Browne’s accuracy and the Boilermakers’ ability to test Maryland’s pass defense with their top receiver.

Bottom Line

Both teams have vulnerabilities through the air, making quarterback decisions and big-play receivers central to a matchup between struggling Big Ten teams.