Purdue vs Indiana head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 13, Saturday, November 28, 2026.
The Breakdown
#6 Indiana's 65 composite edges Purdue's 61, driven by Josh Hoover's 4★, four-year arm over Ryan Browne's 3★.
When Purdue has the ball: The 3.4★ O-line, led by 4★ Joey Tanona, slightly outguns Indiana's 3.0★ D-line.
When Indiana has the ball: 4★ Turbo Richard attacks Purdue's 3.0★ linebackers, while 3.7★ receivers test a 3.0★ secondary.
Swing factor: Josh Hoover, 4★ transfer with four years, against Ryan Browne's 3★ and three — the game's widest gap.
X-factor: Rivalry Saturday in late November: Bloomington hosts the regular-season finale with #6 Indiana's crowd fully engaged.