Washington Huskies at Purdue Boilermakers

Injuries noted

Washington Huskies: Demond Williams Jr. (questionable) — Quarterback has a rib injury; remains questionable on the October 15 game-specific update.; Ansu Sanoe (out) — Running back upgraded from questionable to out for Purdue; condition undisclosed.; Jack Shaffer (out) — Offensive lineman changed from questionable to out in the October 15 update; condition unspecified.; Kai McClendon (out) — Defensive lineman changed from questionable to out in the October 15 update; condition unspecified.; Xe'ree Alexander (out) — Linebacker has a high ankle sprain; October 15 reporting changes his designation from doubtful to out.; Champ Taulealea (probable) — Offensive lineman changed from questionable to probable in the October 15 update; condition unspecified.; Jacob Lane (probable) — Edge defender changed from questionable to probable in the October 15 update; condition undisclosed.; Jeron Jones (probable) — Cornerback changed from questionable to probable in the October 15 update; condition undisclosed.; Jordan Clay (probable) — Wide receiver changed from questionable to probable for Purdue; condition undisclosed.; Justin Hylkema (probable) — Offensive lineman changed from questionable to probable in the October 15 update; condition unspecified.; CJ Christian (out) — Safety remains out on the game-specific update; current report does not specify the condition.; Christian Moss (out) — Wide receiver remains out on the game-specific update; condition unspecified.; Jayden Limar (out) — Running back remains out on the game-specific update; current report does not specify the condition.; Jordan Washington (out) — Running back remains out on the game-specific update; current report does not specify the condition.; Quaid Carr (out) — Running back remains out on the game-specific update; current report does not specify the condition.; Rahshawn Clark (probable) — Defensive back remains probable; Fisch described a minor injury without specifying the condition.

Purdue Boilermakers: Mister Clark (out) — October 14 game-specific availability reporting lists the defensive back absent; condition unspecified.; Joey Tanona (out) — Offensive tackle remains unavailable and has not been cleared to play this season.; Kylan Fox (out for season) — Tight end remains out with a fall-camp knee injury; expected to miss the 2026 season.; Raderrion Daniels (out for season) — Defensive back remains out with a fall-camp knee injury; expected to miss the 2026 season.

QUARTERBACK

• Ryan Browne is PUR's projected starter

  8.63 Y/A

  Ryan Browne is PUR's projected starting quarterback. Purdue's Washington game-week notes identify Browne as its starting quarterback. A separate game-day starter announcement was not verified. 2026 line: 1502 passing yards, 68.4% completions, 8.63 yards per attempt, 8-1 TD-INT over 6 games.

• Elijah Brown is WASH's projected starter

  6.57 Y/A

  Elijah Brown is WASH's projected starting quarterback. October 15 reporting says Brown will likely start at Purdue because Demond Williams Jr.'s rib injury leaves his availability uncertain; a definitive starter announcement was not established. 2026 line: 276 passing yards, 71.4% completions, 6.57 yards per attempt, 4-0 TD-INT over 2 games.

TRENCHES

• PUR: 133 rushing yards per game to WASH's 90.3

  42.7 YPG

  Purdue runs for 133 yards a game, while Washington manages 90.3, so Purdue leans on the ground and Washington has stalled there. Last season Washington ran for 165.5 over 13 games, so this drop is a big change in identity. Purdue's 126.4 last season says their number is steady. If Washington can't find its old ground game on the road, this matchup tilts toward Purdue setting the tempo and Washington needing to throw.

PACE & SCRIPT

• WASH: 22.2 points allowed per game to PUR's 31.3

  9.2 PPG

  Washington's defense gives up 22.2 points a game, while Purdue's allows 31.3, so one side keeps games in a range and the other turns them into shootouts. Both numbers sit close to last season, when Washington allowed 18.7 and Purdue 31.8, which makes six games look like the real thing. Washington's figure has crept up a bit, but Purdue's leak looks like who they are. Purdue at home likely has to outscore people, and that shapes how this game gets played.

• PUR: 32:53 time of possession per game to WASH's 29:08

  3:45 TOP

  WASH is at 29:08 time of possession per game over 6 games; PUR is at 32:53 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 15. Last season WASH was at 29:35 over 13 games and PUR at 28:02 over 12 games.

• PUR: 32.2 points per game to WASH's 26.2

  6 PPG

  WASH is at 26.2 points per game over 6 games; PUR is at 32.2 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 15. Last season WASH was at 34.1 over 13 games and PUR at 18.8 over 12 games.

TURNOVERS

• WASH: 1.5 takeaways per game to PUR's 0.83

  0.67 TO

  Washington's defense forces about one and a half turnovers a game across six games, almost double Purdue's rate. Takeaways swing more from game to game than most defensive numbers, so this edge can shrink quickly. Over six games it still points to a Washington unit that creates extra possessions. In a road spot like this one, a turnover edge can matter in close games and in field-position battles.

MISMATCH

• PUR: 45.2% on third down to WASH's 31.3%

  45.2 VS 31.3

  Purdue's offense is moving the chains on nearly half its third downs, while Washington's offense converts fewer than a third. Both numbers flipped from last season, when Washington hit 50.3% over 13 games and Purdue 38.6% over 12. Six games is a real sample, though Washington's drop from that 50.3% leaves room to climb back. Short third downs favor Purdue's ability to extend drives, so watch whether Washington's offense keeps stalling and handing Purdue the ball back.

COVERAGE

• WASH: 30.7% third downs allowed to PUR's 48.6%

  17.9 PP

  Washington has let opponents convert fewer than a third of their third downs over six games, while Purdue has given up a conversion on nearly half. Six games is a real sample, though the sheet does not show who either defense faced, so some of that gap could be schedule. Purdue's mark suggests its defense struggles to get off the field, which matters when it hosts Washington. A bettor can lean on this when judging whether Washington's offense sustains drives in this game.

• WASH: 193.7 passing yards allowed per game to PUR's 235.8

  42.2 YPG

  WASH is at 193.7 passing yards allowed per game over 6 games; PUR is at 235.8 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 15.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

• WASH lead the series with PUR since 2025

  1-0 SERIES

  The whole series is one game: Washington beat Purdue 49-13 at home on Nov 15 last season, a one-way result. That meeting was in Washington, and this one moves to Purdue's place, so the setting flips. One lopsided game is a thin record to lean on, and rosters turn over between seasons. Use it as a sign of how wide the gap was last year, then check whether this season's form backs it up before trusting it on the road.

REPLACEMENT

• Raderrion Daniels (DB) is out for the season for PUR

  OUT FOR SEASON

  Defensive back; fall-camp knee injury. Purdue Boilermakers On SI: Purdue vs. Washington Availability Report — Which QB Will Boilers Face? (2026-10-14)

• Kylan Fox (TE) is out for the season for PUR

  OUT FOR SEASON

  Tight end; fall-camp knee injury. Purdue Boilermakers On SI: Purdue vs. Washington Availability Report — Which QB Will Boilers Face? (2026-10-14)

• Ansu Sanoe (RB) is out for WASH

  OUT

  Running back; upgraded absence designation in the October 15 report reproduction. Condition unspecified. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Jack Shaffer (OL) is out for WASH

  OUT

  Offensive lineman; October 15 designation. Condition unspecified. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Kai McClendon (DL) is out for WASH

  OUT

  Defensive lineman; October 15 designation. Condition unspecified. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Xe'ree Alexander (LB) is out for WASH

  OUT

  Linebacker; high ankle sprain. October 15 update supersedes the earlier doubtful designation. The Spokesman-Review / Seattle Times: Can Washington Huskies backup QB Elijah Brown spark the offense at Purdue? (2026-10-15) The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15) RotoWire College Football Injury News: Xe'ree Alexander — Out Friday (2026-10-15)

• CJ Christian (S) is out for WASH

  OUT

  Safety; carried forward as unavailable. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Christian Moss (WR) is out for WASH

  OUT

  Wide receiver; carried forward as unavailable. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Jayden Limar (RB) is out for WASH

  OUT

  Running back; carried forward as unavailable. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Jordan Washington (RB) is out for WASH

  OUT

  Running back; carried forward as unavailable. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Quaid Carr (RB) is out for WASH

  OUT

  Running back; carried forward as unavailable. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Mister Clark (DB) is out for PUR

  OUT

  Defensive back; remains unavailable after playing the season opener. Condition unspecified. Purdue Boilermakers On SI: Purdue vs. Washington Availability Report — Which QB Will Boilers Face? (2026-10-14)

• Joey Tanona (OL) is out for PUR

  OUT

  Offensive tackle; has not been cleared to play this season. Purdue Boilermakers On SI: Purdue vs. Washington Availability Report — Which QB Will Boilers Face? (2026-10-14)

• Demond Williams Jr. (QB) is questionable for WASH

  QUESTIONABLE

  Quarterback; rib injury. October 15 availability reproduction retains questionable status. The Spokesman-Review / Seattle Times: Can Washington Huskies backup QB Elijah Brown spark the offense at Purdue? (2026-10-15) The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Justin Hylkema (OL) is probable for WASH

  PROBABLE

  Offensive lineman; October 15 upgrade. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Rahshawn Clark (CB) is probable for WASH

  PROBABLE

  Defensive back; probable designation retained. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Jacob Lane (EDGE) is probable for WASH

  PROBABLE

  Edge defender; October 15 upgrade. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Jeron Jones (CB) is probable for WASH

  PROBABLE

  Cornerback; October 15 upgrade. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Jordan Clay (WR) is probable for WASH

  PROBABLE

  Wide receiver; October 15 upgrade. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

• Champ Taulealea (OL) is probable for WASH

  PROBABLE

  Offensive lineman; October 15 upgrade. The Sports Wire: Washington 2026 — October 15 Big Ten availability report reproduction for Purdue (2026-10-15)

SITUATIONAL

• PUR: 45.2% third-down conversion rate to WASH's 31.3%

  14 PP

  Purdue converts 45.2% of third downs and Washington only 31.3%, so Purdue is the team staying on the field and controlling the clock. That's a flip from last season, when Washington converted 50.3% over 13 games and Purdue 38.6%. Six games is a real sample, but a swing that big for Washington suggests some of it should drift back toward its old level. Lean on Purdue sustaining drives, but don't price Washington's third-down offense as broken for good.

• PUR: 23.2 first downs per game to WASH's 19.2

  4 FD

  WASH is at 19.2 first downs per game over 6 games; PUR is at 23.2 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 15. Last season WASH was at 22.5 over 13 games and PUR at 19.3 over 12 games.

• PUR: 54.5 penalty yards per game to WASH's 73.2

  18.7 YDS

  WASH is at 73.2 penalty yards per game over 6 games; PUR is at 54.5 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 15. Last season WASH was at 55.3 over 13 games and PUR at 51.1 over 12 games.

TEAM RECORD

• Big Ten game: WASH 0-3, PUR 2-1 in conference

  CONFERENCE

  Washington has not won a Big Ten game yet in three tries, while Purdue has taken two of its three. Three conference games is a short sample, and the sheet doesn't say who either team played or by how much, so the records tell you results more than quality. Washington travels to Purdue here, and a winless conference team on the road is a spot where the market can lean hard against it. Check the margins in those three Washington losses before assuming the gap is as wide as the records say.

AFTER GARY

• PUR -2.5 → -3.5

  GARY +1

  Gary's number was -2.5; the same book now shows -3.5.