Opening Spread Released for Purdue-Indiana Old Oaken Bucket Game

Indiana has opened as a massive favorite over Purdue for Saturday's matchup for the Old Oaken Bucket in Bloomington.
Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Hudson Card (1) runs for a touchdown past Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22)
Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Hudson Card (1) runs for a touchdown past Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22) / Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
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When Purdue takes the field at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, it will be a heavy underdog, once again. Indiana has opened as a 25.5-point favorite ahead of the Old Oaken Bucket game next weekend, per FanDuel.

Purdue enters Saturday's game with a 1-10 record, having lost 10 straight games after a season-opening win over Indiana State. Indiana, on the other hand, opened the year with 10 consecutive victories before suffering a loss to Ohio State last weekend. The Hooisers are 10-1.

Purdue has dominated the all-time series against Indiana, leading 77-42-6. The Boilers have also won each of the last three meetings in the rivalry series and four of the last five.

Indiana's last win against Purdue came during the 2019 season in West Lafayette. The Hoosiers last defeated the Boilermakers in Bloomington in 2016.

Kickoff between the Boilermakers and Hoosiers is set for 7 p.m. ET and the game will air on Fox Sports 1.

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