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Purdue vs Western Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Purdue Boilermakers | 1 | Purdue leads |
 Western Illinois Leathernecks | 0 |
Meetings since 2010: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-0 Regular season
1-0 Last 1
31-21 Avg score
1 Longest Purdue win run
Biggest Purdue win 31-21 in 2010, a 10-point margin.
Every Purdue vs Western Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Purdue win | West Lafayette | 31-21 |
Scores from the Purdue perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2010.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Purdue Boilermakers lead the series since 2010, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Purdue and Western Illinois meet.
How to watch Purdue vs Western Illinois
When Purdue and Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois: the essentials
Purdue Boilermakers vs Western Illinois Leathernecks is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the OVC (FCS). Purdue Boilermakers lead the series since 2010, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Purdue vs Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois against the whole conference, see Western Illinois vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Purdue and Western Illinois?
Purdue Boilermakers lead the series since 2010, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch Purdue vs Western Illinois?
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 Western Illinois in the same conference?
No. Purdue plays in the Big Ten. Western Illinois plays in the OVC (FCS). This is a non-conference game.