No. 16 Iowa Hawkeyes host the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. EST in a Big Ten football game.
Iowa enters the game 7–2 overall. Purdue is 3–6. The Hawkeyes are 16.5-point favorites. Iowa is 6–3 against the spread this season; Purdue is 3–5–1.
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Iowa’s defense ranks ninth nationally in total yards allowed (276.7 per game), fifth against the run (81.9 yards per game) and third in scoring defense (12.2 points per game). Purdue’s offense averages 384.9 yards per game — 67th in the FBS — with 267.0 passing yards per game (26th) and 117.9 rushing yards per game (117th). Purdue’s defense allows 415.4 yards per game (123rd) and 32.3 points per game (124th).
Iowa quarterback Hank Brown has thrown for 1,316 yards, nine touchdowns and four interceptions on 65.8% completion. Running back Kamari Moulton has rushed for 541 yards and four scores on 86 carries. Wide receiver Tony Diaz leads the team with 504 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 35 catches.
Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne has passed for 2,260 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions at a 62.2% clip. Running back Fame Ijeboi has gained 620 yards and scored 10 times on 160 carries. Asaad Waseem has 709 receiving yards and one touchdown on 43 receptions.
Iowa defeated Northwestern 24–10 on November 7. Brown completed 16 of 21 passes for 126 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and added a rushing touchdown. L.J. Phillips Jr. rushed for 128 yards on 21 carries. Diaz caught two passes for 43 yards and a score.
Purdue lost to Maryland 34–29 on November 7. Browne threw for 296 yards on 24-of-38 passing with no touchdowns or interceptions. Antonio Harris rushed five times for 51 yards. Tra'Mar Harris had three receptions for 76 yards.
The game airs on NBC. Iowa plays at Illinois on November 21. Purdue hosts Wisconsin that same day.
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