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Purdue RB Fame Ijeboi opened with 87 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries against Indiana State. The preview cites PFF's 65 yards after contact and 10 forced missed tackles, arguing that the rushing result relied heavily on his individual work after early contact. That is the writer's concern about blocking sustainability against Wake Forest, not a reported lineup change.
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The Purdue preview describes mobile QB Elijah Owens finding passing lanes against its defense before better blitz angles and pressure disrupted Indiana State in the third quarter. It says explosive completions returned when pressure faded, even with Purdue's starters still playing. Containing a mobile passer and generating pressure are identified concerns against Wake Forest.
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Purdue WR Asaad Waseem produced six catches for 107 yards and a touchdown in the opener. Slot receiver Xavier Townsend was another frequent Ryan Browne target, while the preview reports limited work for bigger receivers Chauncey Magwood and Bisi Owens. This describes the opening-game distribution, not an announced depth-chart change.
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Wake Forest is expected to get LG Clinton Richard back, with center Will Way able to practice before Purdue. Jake Dickert wanted a steadier rushing rhythm after a first half driven largely by QB Gio Lopez's legs against Akron. The preview cites a 39% early-down success rate and identifies improved interior blocking as a need against Purdue.
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Wake Forest allowed Akron to complete 83.3% of 24 passes against its starters through three quarters, but for only 114 yards. The preview credits pressure and limiting explosives while noting very soft receiver cushions. It treats Purdue's receivers as a stronger test of the secondary, rather than assuming the high completion rate meant repeated damaging gains.