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Week 2 • September 06, 2025, 11:30 PM UTC
Southern Illinois
17
0-0
FCS
Power Rank: -13.5
@
FINAL
34
Purdue
1-0
Big Ten
Power Rank: -3.9

Purdue defeated Southern Illinois 34–17 to secure a comfortable win.

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General Information

Week: Week 2
Kick Off (at stadium): 07:30 PM EDT
Stadium: Ross-Ade Stadium
Capacity: 61,441
Elevation: 663 ft
HFA Rating: 2.1
Playing Surface: Grass

Betting Information

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Odds Implied Score -
Power Rank Implied Line Purdue -9.6
Prediction Markets Purdue 91% Win Chance (Kalshi)

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Weather: Mist
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Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Mist

Mist

18.9°F

Wind Chill: 10.2°F
Wind: 6.5 mph NW
Gusts: 13.4 mph
Precipitation: 0.03"
Humidity: 96%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 29%

Travel & Rest

Southern Illinois (Away)

This Week: 225.0 miles
Last Week: No Game
Season Total: 675.0 miles
Body Clock Time: 18:30
Rest Days: 7

Purdue (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: Home Game
Season Total: 0.0 miles
Body Clock Time: 19:30
Rest Days: 7

What are the key factors for Southern Illinois vs Purdue?

Southern Illinois: Key Factors

Fast Start but Inability to Sustain

Southern Illinois led 7-0 and 14-7 in the first quarter, showing they can compete early against FBS opponents, but they failed to maintain momentum, allowing Purdue to score 24 points in the first half and control the game thereafter.

Costly Defensive Penalties

The Salukis were flagged for pass interference twice, roughing the passer, and a late hit out of bounds on Purdue's four first-half scoring drives, which directly contributed to 24 points and undermined their competitive effort.

Key Performances from DJ Williams and Andrew Behm

Senior quarterback DJ Williams had a touchdown pass and a scoring run in the first quarter, while senior linebacker Andrew Behm recorded a game-high 16 tackles (10 solo), highlighting individual bright spots despite the loss.

Defensive Struggles Against the Run

Purdue's Devin Mockobee rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns, including two 1-yard scores on direct snaps, indicating Southern Illinois had difficulty stopping the run, which could be a concern for future games.

Next Game: Visit to UT Martin

Southern Illinois will travel to face UT Martin next, needing to address defensive discipline and consistency to avoid a similar letdown after a strong start.

Purdue: Key Factors

Offensive Struggles Continue

Purdue managed only 186 total yards and 10 points, with quarterback Ryan Browne completing 10 of 19 passes for 76 yards and an interception. The offense failed to sustain drives, especially after the first quarter.

Second Quarter Collapse

After taking a 3-0 lead late in the first quarter, Purdue was outscored 24-0 in the second quarter, allowing four straight scoring drives by Ohio State. This inability to respond to momentum shifts proved decisive.

Losing Streak Extends

The loss is Purdue's seventh straight overall and a school-record 16th consecutive Big Ten defeat. The team's confidence and morale are likely low as they prepare for a road game against No. 24 Washington.

Defensive Lapses Against the Run

Ohio State rushed for 170 yards, including two 1-yard touchdown runs by C.J. Donaldson Jr. and a 3-yard score by Lincoln Kienholz. Purdue's defense struggled to contain the Buckeyes' ground game, which controlled the clock for over 40 minutes.

Bright Spot: Max Klare's Performance

Former Purdue tight end Max Klare, now with Ohio State, had a strong game with five catches for 59 yards, matching a season high. His familiarity with the Purdue defense may have contributed to his success, highlighting a potential weakness for the Boilermakers in covering tight ends.

What happened in the game?

Southern Illinois travels 225 miles to this game, a short road trip.

Southern Illinois arrives with a 1-hour body clock shift.

Purdue won by 17 to secure a comfortable win.

Does weather affect this game at Ross-Ade Stadium?

At 18.9°F, this is a cold-weather game. Cold conditions below 35°F historically compress scoring and reduce passing efficiency, favouring unders and run-heavy offences.

Precipitation chance is 63%, pointing to a wet-field game. High precip probability increases fumble risk and typically compresses both team totals.

Full conditions are shown in the data panel above. Forecast data sourced from WeatherAPI.com. Use the Line Value Calculator to apply a manual weather adjustment to your projected line.

How do Southern Illinois and Purdue compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour Purdue (-3.9) over Southern Illinois (-13.5) by 9.6 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. Purdue brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.1). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input — cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Where can I find more data on Southern Illinois and Purdue?

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Purdue won this game.