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Purdue football hosts Indiana State to start the 2026 season as coach Barry Odom enters his second year with the Boilermakers .
Whether you seek kickoff information, injury updates, betting odds, key matchups or score predictions, this guide has what you need to know before the Hoosiers take on the Mean Green. We'll update this story throughout the week with the latest injury news, coaches' comments, line movement and game-day developments leading up to kickoff.
What time is the Purdue football game vs. Indiana State? When is kickoff for the Purdue football game?
Purdue football plays Indiana State at 7 p.m. ET Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.
What channel is the Purdue football game on? Where can I watch Purdue football vs. Indiana State?
TV : BTN
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Is Purdue favored vs. Indiana State? Purdue football betting odds
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Purdue football initial analysis vs. Indiana State
The Boilermakers want to improve on their 2-10 record posted in coach Barry Odom's first season. Ryan Browne returns as Purdue quarterback after completing 58.9% of his passes for 2,153 yards, 9 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The Sycamores lost their season opener to Southeast Missouri State, and they were 3-9 last season against most Football Championship Subdivision competition.
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Purdue football 2026 schedule
(all times ET)
Fri., Sept. 4 : vs. Indiana State , 7 p.m., BTN ( preview )
Sat., Sept. 12 : vs. Wake Forest , noon, FS1 ( preview )
Sat., Sept. 19 : at UCLA , 11 p.m., BTN ( preview )
Sat., Sept. 26 : vs. Notre Dame , TBA, TBA ( preview )
Sat., Oct. 3 : at Illinois , TBA, TBA ( preview )
Sat., Oct. 10 : vs. Minnesota , TBA, TBA ( preview )
Fri., Oct. 16 : vs. Washington , 7 p.m., Fox ( preview )
Bye week
Sat., Oct. 31 : at Penn State , TBA, TBA ( preview )
Sat., Nov. 7 : vs. Maryland , TBA, TBA ( preview )
Sat., Nov. 14 : at Iowa , TBA, TBA ( preview )
Sat., Nov. 21 : vs. Wisconsin , TBA, TBA ( preview )
Sat., Nov. 28 : at Indiana , TBA, TBA ( preview )
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Purdue vs. Indiana State: Odds, injuries, predictions and key matchups
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