The Cardinals will play the Boilermakers on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Ross-Ade Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on BTN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season has begun, with Ball State and Purdue scheduled to matchup at Ross-Ade Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2024 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ball State had a 92.00 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Purdue in the 2024 season was 89.00.
- Away Ball State - At the end of the 2024 regular season, Ball State had a 1-6 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Purdue - Purdue finished the 2024 regular season with a 1-5 record as a home team. They ranked 8th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2024.
- Points Scored - Ball State wound up 9th (304) in the MAC Conference, with Purdue ranked 18th (189) for points scored in the 2024 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Ball State finished 2nd (481) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Purdue wound up 1st (479) in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Ball State had a 3-9 regular season overall record, with Purdue notching a 1-11 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for an electrifying clash as Ball State faces Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium!
Ball State looks to improve upon last season's 3-9 record with a strong showing.
Purdue is seeking redemption after finishing last season with a 1-11 record.
The atmosphere will be intense as these two teams battle it out in Week 1.
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For the latest odds and expert analysis, review the odds below. Get ready for kickoff!
Best Cardinals at Boilermakers Odds
| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Purdue |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Purdue |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Purdue is a -17.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +17.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Purdue is a -1000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +650 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Ball State
Purdue
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | +17.5 -102-17.5 -118 |
Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +17.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 17 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 18 or more.
Favorite Purdue - Purdue bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -17.5 Purdue favorite bet wins if they win by 18 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 17 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Ball State at Purdue Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Ball State
Purdue
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | +240-400+10000Bet |
Ball State
Purdue
Game to Overtime
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1800No -10000Bet |
Ball State
Purdue
Both Teams Score 10+
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -325No +240Bet |
Ball State
Purdue
Both Teams Score 20+
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +185No -235Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Ball State
Purdue
Both Teams Score 30+
8/30/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big Ten | |||||||||
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
| MAC | |||||||||
| Ball State | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Ball State & Purdue Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Ball State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Ball State | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Purdue | +100000 Bet |
Ball State & Purdue Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Ball State vs Purdue | Saturday, August 30th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 2 | Ball State vs Auburn | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | New Hampshire vs Ball State | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 2:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Ball State vs UConn | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Ohio vs Ball State | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | Ball State vs Western Michigan | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Akron vs Ball State | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Ball State vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Kent State vs Ball State | Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Eastern Michigan vs Ball State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Ball State vs Toledo | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Ball State vs Miami (OH) | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Ball State vs Purdue | Saturday, August 30th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 2 | Southern Illinois vs Purdue | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | USC vs Purdue | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Purdue vs Notre Dame | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Illinois vs Purdue | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Purdue vs Minnesota | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Purdue vs Northwestern | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Rutgers vs Purdue | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Purdue vs Michigan | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Ohio State vs Purdue | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Purdue vs Washington | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Indiana vs Purdue | Friday, November 28th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ball State vs Purdue College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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