Week 11 · College Football
The TailgateNinjas model gives Iowa a 86% chance to beat Purdue in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.

#89 Big Ten Conference
Purdue
1% to make the 12

#22 Big Ten Conference
Iowa
17% to make the 12
Iowa should handle it: 16.5-point edge, 86% to win.
Purdue
14%
to win
Iowa
86%
to win
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National ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Purdue leads 50–41–3
Last met 2023 · Iowa 20–14 Purdue— Iowa won
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