Purdue Boilermakers at Penn State Nittany Lions

Injuries noted

Purdue Boilermakers: Jaden Mangham (doubtful) — DB #2 listed Doubtful on the Big Ten Update 2 report; De'Nylon Morrissette (doubtful) — WR #8 listed Doubtful on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Kylan Fox (out) — TE #16 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Raderrion Daniels (out) — DB #24 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report

Penn State Nittany Lions: Chase Sowell (questionable) — WR #0 listed Questionable on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Jeremiah Cooper (probable) — S #4 listed Probable on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Koby Howard (doubtful) — WR #6 listed Doubtful on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Joshua Johnson (out) — CB #15 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Max Granville (out) — DE #18 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Yvan Kemajou (probable) — DE #19 listed Probable on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Alex Tatsch (out) — LB #25 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Omarion Davis (out) — S #27 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Christian Askew (out) — CB #30 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Alexander McPherson (probable) — DE #33 listed Probable on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Tyler Armstead (out) — CB #35 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Mason Robinson (out) — DE #42 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Alijah Carnell (out) — DT #56 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Will Tompkins (out) — OL #66 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Cooper Alexander (out) — TE #80 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Brian Kortovich (questionable) — TE #83 listed Questionable on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Liam Andrews (out) — DT #90 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Armstrong Nnodim (probable) — DT #91 listed Probable on the Big Ten Update 2 report; Cristiano Rosa (out) — K #95 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report

QUARTERBACK

• Ryan Browne is PUR's projected starter

  8.26 Y/A

  Ryan Browne is PUR's projected starting quarterback. Last Word on Sports (Oct 29, 2026) names Browne as Purdue's quarterback (1,822 yards, 10 TD, 3 INT), and Purdue's official recap (Oct 17, 2026) shows he played the Oct 16 loss to Washington. No opened source quotes Purdue or Barry Odom naming the starter for Oct 31, so he is projected, not confirmed. No opened source reports an injury in the Washington game or limited practice this week, and he is not on the Purdue players listed in the Oct 30 report. A missing report is not confirmation that he is healthy. 2026 line: 1775 passing yards, 65.1% completions, 8.26 yards per attempt, 9-3 TD-INT over 7 games.

• Rocco Becht is PSU's confirmed starter

  7.92 Y/A

  Rocco Becht is PSU's confirmed starting quarterback. SI (Oct 29, 2026) reports that head coach Matt Campbell 'won't yield on Becht being the right quarterback to start' after the bye. Alex Manske is named only as the backup fans may call for. Greater Lafayette Sports Report (Oct 31, 2026) says Campbell considered a quarterback change but is expected to stay with Becht. Neither source reports a Becht injury or limited practice this week, and the Oct 30 Times Leader availability report does not list him. A missing report is not confirmation that he is healthy. The 'confirmed' status rests on SI's paraphrase of Campbell's position. No direct Campbell quote from this week was found. The direct 'complete faith' quote is from Oct 20 (see context). 2026 line: 1664 passing yards, 62.9% completions, 7.92 yards per attempt, 12-5 TD-INT over 7 games.

PACE & SCRIPT

• PSU: 18.9 points allowed per game to PUR's 32.3

  13.4 PPG

  Penn State allows 18.9 points a game, close to its 20.5 last season, while Purdue gives up 32.3, nearly the same as its 31.8. Two seasons of the same numbers make this one of the more reliable gaps on the board. At home, Penn State should be able to score on a defense that has leaked points all along. This gap supports the Nittany Lions' team total more than a fluky stat would.

MISMATCH

• PSU: 18.9 points allowed a game to PUR's 32.3

  18.9 VS 32.3

  Penn State is allowing 18.9 points a game, a bit better than 20.5 last season, while Purdue gives up 32.3, almost identical to its 31.8 a year ago. Purdue's defense has been leaky two years running, so expect that to hold. Penn State's offense gets a defense that has struggled all season, and Purdue needs its own offense to keep pace on the road. That defensive gap is the frame for this matchup.

COVERAGE

• PSU: 141.3 passing yards allowed per game to PUR's 245.3

  104 YPG

  Penn State allows 141.3 passing yards a game over 7 games, and Purdue gives up 245.3. Teams trailing Penn State would usually throw more, so a low number with that script points to a coverage unit that holds up. Purdue's defense has been loose against the pass, giving Penn State an easy path. A Purdue offense forced to throw into this secondary is a tough spot for its yardage and scoring props.

• PSU: 28.7% third downs allowed to PUR's 49.4%

  20.6 PP

  Penn State lets opponents convert 28.7% of third downs over 7 games, while Purdue allows 49.4%. That means Penn State gets off the field and Purdue lets drives keep going about half the time. Seven games is a fair sample for both. Purdue's offense will likely see short drives and punts, and Penn State should string together long possessions, which shapes time of possession and the flow of the total.

REPLACEMENT

• Kylan Fox (TE) is out for PUR

  OUT

  TE #16 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Raderrion Daniels (DB) is out for PUR

  OUT

  DB #24 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Joshua Johnson (CB) is out for PSU

  OUT

  CB #15 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Max Granville (DE) is out for PSU

  OUT

  DE #18 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Alex Tatsch (LB) is out for PSU

  OUT

  LB #25 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Omarion Davis (S) is out for PSU

  OUT

  S #27 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Christian Askew (S) is out for PSU

  OUT

  CB #30 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Tyler Armstead (CB) is out for PSU

  OUT

  CB #35 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Mason Robinson (DE) is out for PSU

  OUT

  DE #42 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Alijah Carnell (DT) is out for PSU

  OUT

  DT #56 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Will Tompkins (OL) is out for PSU

  OUT

  OL #66 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Cooper Alexander (TE) is out for PSU

  OUT

  TE #80 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Liam Andrews (DT) is out for PSU

  OUT

  DT #90 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Cristiano Rosa (PK) is out for PSU

  OUT

  K #95 listed Out on the Big Ten Update 2 report Big Ten availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 19:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

TEAM RECORD

• Big Ten game: PUR 2-2, PSU 0-4 in conference

  CONFERENCE

  These two share the Big Ten. PUR is 2-2 against it, PSU is 0-4. 2026 standings through 2026-10-31.