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Purdue vs Nevada
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Purdue Boilermakers | 1 | Series level |
 Nevada Wolf Pack | 1 |
Meetings since 2016: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-1 Regular season
1-1 Last 2
28-24 Avg score
1 Longest Purdue win run
Biggest Purdue win 24-14 in 2016, a 10-point margin.
Biggest Purdue loss 31-34 in 2019, a 3-point margin.
Every Purdue vs Nevada meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nevada win | Reno | 31-34 |
| 2016 | Purdue win | West Lafayette | 24-14 |
Scores from the Purdue perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2016.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 2016 is level at 1-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Purdue and Nevada meet.
How to watch Purdue vs Nevada
When Purdue and Nevada are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Purdue radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Purdue vs Nevada time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
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Purdue vs Nevada: the essentials
Purdue Boilermakers vs Nevada Wolf Pack is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Mountain West (Group of 6). The series since 2016 is level at 1-1. Across 2 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Purdue vs Nevada head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Purdue Boilermakers team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Nevada against the whole conference, see Nevada vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Purdue and Nevada?
The series since 2016 is level at 1-1. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch Purdue vs Nevada?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Purdue and Nevada in the same conference?
No. Purdue plays in the Big Ten. Nevada plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.