WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Interstat) — An undefeated Indiana team faces its in-state rival Purdue on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Ross-Ade Stadium in a matchup defined by starkly contrasting seasons.

The Hoosiers (11-0) enter the Old Oaken Bucket game with a perfect record and national championship aspirations after a dominant 31-7 win over Wisconsin on Nov. 15. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza leads a potent offense, coming off a performance where he completed 22 of 24 passes for 299 yards and four touchdowns.

Purdue (2-9) has struggled, coming off a 49-13 road loss to Washington. The Boilermakers have lost nine of their last ten games, with their only victories coming against Ball State and Southern Illinois to open the season.

Despite the records, Interstat’s game simulator projects an upset with a final score of Purdue 35, Indiana 23. Betting markets have installed the Boilermakers as a 28.5-point pregame favorite with an over/under of 54.5, indicating oddsmakers expect a high-scoring affair heavily favoring the home team.

The Hoosiers’ perfect season will be tested in a hostile road environment against a Purdue team looking to play spoiler in the annual rivalry game.