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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.

- Purdue's Wednesday availability article names starting left tackle Joey Tanona, starting nickel Mister Clark and defensive end Elo Modozie. The supplied article text does not assign out or questionable designations to those three; being named in the report alone does not establish their status for UCLA. - Purdue tight end Kylan Fox and defensive back Raderrion Daniels are again listed as already ruled out for the season. Those are continuing absences, not newly announced game-week losses.

- 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...

- 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.

- Hitschler said Purdue's two slot receivers lead its targets and its four-WR sets could challenge UCLA's man coverage; more zone would depend on how those matchups unfold, not a preannounced switch. He credited improved receiving weapons for Ryan Browne's interception-free start through two games. - Kennedy identified Purdue's defensive front as unusually large, disciplined and quick off the snap, calling it potentially the biggest UCLA will face this season. UCLA is repping answers to that get-off and relying on its experienced interior OL and center's identification calls; he did not disclose a specific blocking adjustment.

- 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.