Washington vs Purdue head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 7, Friday, October 16, 2026.
The Breakdown
#19 Washington 62, Purdue 61 — near-even, decided by the Huskies' 4★ quarterback; Purdue's starters are 59% portal.
When Washington has the ball: The 3.8★ O-line, led by 5★ Kodi Greene, narrowly outguns Purdue's 3.5★ D-line.
When Purdue has the ball: 3.0★ receivers averaging 3.7 years face Washington's 3.5★ secondary — experience against talent, slight edge Huskies.
Swing factor: Demond Williams Jr (4★, two years) versus Ryan Browne (3★, three years): star power against snaps.
X-factor: A Friday date in West Lafayette — Washington crosses the country into Purdue's Week 7 home crowd.