The Boilermakers will play the Wildcats on Saturday, October 18th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 3:00 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
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between Purdue and Northwestern taking place at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Purdue has a 91.00 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Northwestern is 94.33.
- Away Purdue - Heading into Week 8, Purdue currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Northwestern - Northwestern has a 3-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 8 matchup, they rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the Purdue away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Purdue ranks 13th (159) in the Big Ten Conference, with Northwestern currently ranking 14th (140) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Purdue stands 3rd (176) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Northwestern sits at 12th (106) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Purdue has a 2-4 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Northwestern currently 4-2 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild matchup between Purdue and Northwestern on October 18th, 2025!
The Week 8 game will be held at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings have Purdue at 91.00 and Northwestern at 94.33.
Purdue has a 2-4 standing, while Northwestern is currently at 4-2. Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM. Review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below.
Best Boilermakers at Wildcats Odds
| Underdog Purdue | Favorite Northwestern |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Purdue | Favorite Northwestern |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Northwestern is a -3 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Purdue is a +3 -112 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 46.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 46.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Northwestern is a -157 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Purdue is a +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Purdue
Northwestern
10/18/25 3:00pm EDT | +3 -115-3 -105 |
Underdog Purdue - Purdue bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3 Purdue underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 3. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3 Northwestern favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 3. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Purdue at Northwestern 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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Purdue
Northwestern
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/18/25 3:00pm EDT | -102-140+10000Bet |
Purdue
Northwestern
Game to Overtime
10/18/25 3:00pm EDT | Yes +1000No -10000Bet |
Purdue
Northwestern
Both Teams Score 10+
10/18/25 3:00pm EDT | Yes -650No +425Bet |
Purdue
Northwestern
Both Teams Score 20+
10/18/25 3:00pm EDT | Yes +118No -150Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Purdue
Northwestern
Both Teams Score 30+
10/18/25 3:00pm EDT | Yes +700No -1400Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 8 | Purdue vs Northwestern Saturday, October 18th, 2025 | NU 19, PUR 0 Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | Northwestern by 19 |
| 2024 Week 10 | Northwestern vs Purdue Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 | NU 26, PUR 20 (OT) Ross-Ade Stadium | Northwestern by 6 |
| 2023 Week 12 | Purdue vs Northwestern Saturday, November 18th, 2023 | NU 23, PUR 15 Ryan Field | Northwestern by 8 |
| 2022 Week 12 | Northwestern vs Purdue Saturday, November 19th, 2022 | PUR 17, NU 9 Ross-Ade Stadium | Purdue by 8 |
| 2021 Week 12 | Purdue vs Northwestern Saturday, November 20th, 2021 | PUR 32, NU 14 Wrigley Field | Purdue by 18 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Northwestern | 3-3 | 0.500 | 5 | 4 | 197 | 172 | 4-1 | 1-3 | L2 |
| Purdue | 0-7 | 0.000 | 2 | 8 | 209 | 277 | 2-4 | 0-4 | L8 |
Purdue & Northwestern Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Purdue Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Purdue YR: futures available
Northwestern Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Northwestern YR: futures available
Purdue & Northwestern 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 | PUR 31, BALL 0 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Southern Illinois vs Purdue | PUR 34, SIU 17 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | USC vs Purdue | USC 33, PUR 17 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Purdue vs Notre Dame | ND 56, PUR 30 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Illinois vs Purdue | ILL 43, PUR 27 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Purdue vs Minnesota | MINN 27, PUR 20 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Purdue vs Northwestern | NU 19, PUR 0 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Rutgers vs Purdue | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Purdue vs Michigan | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 7:00 pm 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 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Northwestern vs Tulane | TULN 23, NU 3 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Western Illinois vs Northwestern | NU 42, WIU 7 Friday, September 5th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Oregon vs Northwestern | ORE 34, NU 14 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | UCLA vs Northwestern | NU 17, UCLA 14 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Louisiana-Monroe vs Northwestern | NU 42, ULM 7 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Northwestern vs Penn State | NU 22, PSU 21 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Purdue vs Northwestern | NU 19, PUR 0 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Northwestern vs Nebraska | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Northwestern vs USC | Friday, November 7th, 2025 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Michigan vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Northwestern vs Illinois | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Purdue vs Northwestern College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at 3:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Purdue vs Northwestern Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Purdue vs Northwestern Game.
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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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