Purdue vs Wake Forest
Purdue4series6 meetings
2Wake Forest
Purdue leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wake Forest win | West Lafayette | L | 36-38 |
| 2003 | Purdue win | Winston-Salem | W | 16-10 |
| 2002 | Wake Forest win | West Lafayette | L | 21-24 |
| 1978 | Purdue win | West Lafayette | W | 14-7 |
| 1977 | Purdue win | West Lafayette | W | 26-17 |
| 1968 | Purdue win | West Lafayette | W | 28-27 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1968.
The Purdue vs Wake Forest matchup page sets the two programs side by side, with kickoff and TV once a next meeting is on the schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Purdue and Wake Forest?
Purdue is 4-2 against Wake Forest across 6 meetings on record since 1968. Purdue leads the series.
When did Purdue last play Wake Forest?
They last met in 2026, a 36-38 loss for Purdue.