Our rankings
Iowa 76%
Iowa #27 vs Purdue #47 in our rankings (network centrality).
Iowa vs Purdue Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
Our pick: Iowa, 78% to win · projected 30–20
Common opponents
Purdue 53%
Purdue by 1.0 points here, from 2 comparisons.
Efficiency
Iowa 83%
Projected Iowa 30, Purdue 20 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Iowa and Purdue common opponents · 2
Against the same teams: Iowa went 1–1, Purdue went 1–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Iowa | Purdue | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota |
L 10–13 away, Oct 24 | W 41–13 home, Oct 10 | PUR +31.0 |
 Washington |
W 41–24 away, Oct 9 | L 26–38 home, Oct 16 | IOWA +29.0 |