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Purdue vs Wake Forest
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Purdue Boilermakers | 4 | Purdue leads |
 Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 2 |
Meetings since 1968: 6. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
4-2 Regular season
4-2 Last 6
24-21 Avg score
3 Longest Purdue win run
Biggest Purdue win 26-17 in 1977, a 9-point margin.
Biggest Purdue loss 21-24 in 2002, a 3-point margin.
Every Purdue vs Wake Forest meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wake Forest win | West Lafayette | 36-38 |
| 2003 | Purdue win | Winston-Salem | 16-10 |
| 2002 | Wake Forest win | West Lafayette | 21-24 |
| 1978 | Purdue win | West Lafayette | 14-7 |
| 1977 | Purdue win | West Lafayette | 26-17 |
| 1968 | Purdue win | West Lafayette | 28-27 |
Scores from the Purdue perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1968.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Purdue Boilermakers lead the series since 1968, 4-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Purdue and Wake Forest meet.
How to watch Purdue vs Wake Forest
When Purdue and Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest 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.
The Purdue this season
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Purdue vs Wake Forest: the essentials
Purdue Boilermakers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the ACC (Power 4). Purdue Boilermakers lead the series since 1968, 4-2. Across 6 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Purdue vs Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest against the whole conference, see Wake Forest vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Purdue and Wake Forest?
Purdue Boilermakers lead the series since 1968, 4-2. The two programs have met 6 times on record.
How can I watch Purdue vs Wake Forest?
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 Wake Forest in the same conference?
No. Purdue plays in the Big Ten. Wake Forest plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.