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- Bruin247's writers split on UCLA-Purdue at the quoted 14.5-point spread: Jack backs UCLA -14.5, while Connor takes Purdue +14.5 and projects a 28-17 UCLA win. These are the writers' opposing picks at publication, not a consensus recommendation or a live odds check. - Jack expects UCLA's rushing attack to outperform Purdue's size up front in a strength-on-strength matchup. Connor separately predicts two rushing touchdowns for Nico Iamaleava as his bold call. Both are matchup projections, not reported play-calling changes or established scoring outcomes. - The preview says Purdue had no turnovers through its first two games and Ryan Browne had played clean football. Jack's prediction of three UCLA takeaways and three sacks is explicitly a bold forecast against that early-season record, not something already observed or evidence of a Purdue injury.

- Purdue's Friday availability report downgrades starting left tackle Joey Tanona from doubtful to out for UCLA as he recovers from a fall-camp ankle injury. Nuku Mafi started the first two games in his place, and the writer expects him to do so again. The exclusion is confirmed in this report; the replacement projection is not a new lineup announcement. - Defensive end Elo Modozie is now out for Purdue-UCLA after being questionable in the first two reports. The article identifies Jeremy Lewis, Keyshawn Burgos, Trey Smith, Breeon Ishmail and CJ Madden as candidates to absorb his snaps. It does not assign their individual workloads or name a single new starter.

- This preview lists Purdue's projected left tackle Joey Tanona as doubtful after a fall-camp injury; he has not played this season. The writer also singles out current left tackle Nuku Mafi and right guard Micah Banuelos as struggling. The doubtful designation is not clearance, and the article announces no replacement change. - The preview reports Purdue starting defensive back Mister Clark will miss UCLA because of injury. It also says Wake Forest repeatedly targeted cornerback Don Saunders and describes Purdue's pass pressure as limited. Clark's absence is the personnel report; the coverage and pressure weaknesses are the writer's scouting assessment. - Purdue running back Fame Ijeboi has broken 19 tackles through two games, second nationally in the article's data. Purdue has scored on all 11 red-zone trips but reached the end zone on only five. The report therefore pairs strong contact-running production with a lower touchdown rate once drives reach scoring territory.

- Purdue has defended traditional rushing better than quarterback runs: Indiana State's Elijah Owens gained 60 rushing yards and Wake Forest's Gio Lopez had 59 and two touchdowns. That exposes a matchup concern against Iamaleava. Extra blitzers have helped the pass rush but risk coverage explosives; nickel Mister Clark's return remains unresolved after missing Wake Forest. - More than 90 of Fame Ijeboi's 114 rushing yards against Wake Forest came after contact, highlighting limited help from Purdue's line. Travis Terrell Jr. and Jerrick Gibson remain secondary backs. Purdue has allowed five sacks; Ryan Browne mostly runs after pass plays break down rather than on designed calls, so his athleticism has not yet become a regular run-game component. - Purdue's Ryan Browne is completing 77% and remains turnover-free, but red-zone passing still limits scoring. Waseem, Townsend, Morrissette and Magwood received most receiver snaps and targets against Wake Forest; slot receivers Waseem and Townsend total 25 catches for 277 yards. George Burhenn's unresolved health adds uncertainty to the receiving options at tight end.

- Pick/market: The purduesports stats show 3rd down conversion defense at 39% (9/23).

- Pick/market: Play 13: This play was blown up by the RT missing his block.

- QB: Yes, but their offense is also god awful and they are starting Hank Brown at QB.

- Injury: Note: A grade of 85 or higher is an NFL-caliber rating, while a grade between 84-79 is considered "very good." Anything from 78-68 is considered "above average." 60 is considered "average" as that is...

- QB: We can't be backing up in certain situations and allow free access to happen at that point ...

- Injury: BoilerSportsReport.com takes a look at the outgoing transfers for the Purdue Boilermakers this past offseason and how they are performing at their new schools during the 2026 season.

- Chesney highlighted Purdue RB Fame Ijeboi's balance, contact strength and ability to catch out of the backfield. UCLA is stressing low tackling posture and solid contact because Chesney does not expect arm tackles to work; that is an opponent-specific preparation concern, not a projected rushing total.

- QB: Or if they convert just one of those 2 times inside the 5 they win.

- OL: I attended the first two games this year and wanted share my observations.

- Offense: GBI should be more concerned with upgrading their football coverage.

- QB/LB: What’s bs is the defense can’t clap and will get penalized.

- Pick/market: The game-day experience (in-stadium) still needs an upgrade.

- QB: They brought back 8 starters on defense.

- Coaching: They dominated the LOS and it wasn't until their QB got hurt that we finally showed some life.

- QB/LB: As several others have said, this team just has to find a way to win a game.

- Pick/market: let's look at this loss.

- QB: He’s playing that defense to cut down on big plays.

- Pick/market: I have the same thoughts on the RPO.

- Pick/market: Having watched both games, I'm going to be disappointed if Ijeboi rushes for less than 100 yards and Brown throws for less than 250.

- QB/WR: Anyone that watched Ryan yesterday should have seen the improvement.

- Injury: A running QB puts tons of pressure on the defense.

- Pick/market: This is very simple.

- Purdue lost 38-36 to Wake Forest in double overtime despite a 455-411 yardage advantage. Three regulation drives reached the Wake Forest 12-, 4- and 3-yard lines but ended in field goals, making red-zone finishing a concrete offensive concern. - Ryan Browne completed a career-best 32 of 42 passes for 329 yards, reaching nine targets. He has topped 300 passing yards in both games this season; his touchdown pass to De'Nylon Morrissette forced a second overtime. - Fame Ijeboi had 27 carries for 114 yards, 42 receiving yards and three rushing touchdowns, setting personal bests in each category. The Minnesota transfer has surpassed 200 rushing yards across his first two Purdue games. - Purdue's defense produced a late three-and-out to help erase a 23-13 deficit, but allowed a fourth-and-15 conversion in double overtime. Gio Lopez then scored and converted the winning two-point try on keepers, exposing decisive late-down and goal-line failures. - Jeremy Lewis led Purdue's pass rush with 1.5 sacks and another tackle for loss. Charles Correa recorded 12 tackles; Jojo Hayden and John Slaughter each had nine tackles and a half-tackle for loss.

- After Purdue's 38-36 double-overtime loss to Wake Forest, Barry Odom said tight end George Burhenn had limited reps because of injury. Offensive lineman Brock Brownfield left the game, but Odom provided no status update; the report does not establish his availability for the next game. - Odom said early pressure on Purdue's offensive line eased after Zachary Crabtree and Josh Henson adjusted the slide protection. He credited Ryan Browne with staying in the pocket, improving and making throws that kept Purdue in the game. - Odom praised Fame Ijeboi's pass protection, fakes, route running and ball carrying, projecting a big season for the running back. That is the coach's assessment of a broad offensive role, not a new workload guarantee. - Odom identified a slow defensive start, insufficient early pass rush and loose coverage, while saying both improved during the game. On Wake Forest's fourth-and-15 conversion, Purdue wanted pressure to force an underneath throw and a tackle short; Odom said the on-field personnel executed the intended assignment. - Purdue's failed two-point try in the second overtime targeted Xavier Townsend in the flat. Odom credited Wake Forest with working over the intended traffic to defend it, describing a failed designed passing opportunity rather than a quarterback injury or substitution issue.

- QB: Seond half drive here for WF has had little resistance from the Purdue defense.