Wisconsin vs Purdue head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 12, Saturday, November 21, 2026.
The Breakdown
Wisconsin's 65 composite edges Purdue's 61, driven by 4★ Colton Joseph's advantage over 3★ Ryan Browne.
When Wisconsin has the ball: Abu Sama III, 4★ and three years in, attacks Purdue's 3★ linebackers averaging 2.3 years.
When Purdue has the ball: Fame Ijeboi's 3★ carries meet Wisconsin's 3.7★ linebackers — Mason Posa and Tyreese Fearbry both 4★.
Swing factor: Colton Joseph, a 4★ transfer with three years, outranks Purdue's 3★ Ryan Browne at equal experience.
X-factor: Week 12 Saturday in November: Purdue hosts, Wisconsin travels with the schedule nearly finished.