Washington Huskies vs Purdue Boilermakers Preview: Odds, Spread, Kickoff & TV (October 16, 2026)

The Washington Huskies (3-3) visit the Purdue Boilermakers (3-3) on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, and the game airs on FOX. DraftKings lists the spread at PUR -3 with a total of 52.5; moneylines are Washington +136 · Purdue -162. Below is our Washington vs Purdue preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.

Washington vs Purdue Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV

Matchup detail Line / info
Matchup Washington at Purdue
Records Washington 3-3 · Purdue 3-3
Spread PUR -3
Moneyline Washington +136 · Purdue -162
Total 52.5
Venue Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
Date/Time Friday, October 16, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET
TV / How to Watch FOX
Head Coaches Washington: HC Jedd Fisch, OC Jedd Fisch · Purdue: HC Barry Odom, OC Josh Henson

Washington Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players

Season so far: The Washington Huskies are 3-3 overall, 0-3 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 6 — W 24-10 vs Washington State; Sep 12 — W 16-14 vs Utah State; Sep 19 — W 48-16 vs Eastern Washington; Sep 26 — L 27-24 vs Minnesota; Oct 3 — L 25-21 at USC; Oct 9 — L 41-24 vs Iowa. Most recently, Washington lost to Iowa 41-24 at home. Through 6 games, Washington is averaging 26.2 points scored and 22.2 points allowed per game.

Head coach: Jedd Fisch (head coach since 2024). Jedd Fisch also serves as offensive coordinator. Defensive coordinator: Ryan Walters.

Key players (2026 season stats):

  • Passing leader: Demond Williams Jr. (QB) — 116/174, 1,396 yards, 8 TD, 3 INT
  • Rushing leader: Brian Bonner Jr. (RB) — 51 carries, 232 yards
  • Receiving leader: Dezmen Roebuck (WR) — 43 receptions, 387 yards, 2 TD
  • Sacks leader: Jacob Manu (LB) — 2.5 sacks
  • Tackles leader: Alex McLaughlin (S) — 44 total tackles

Strengths: The production of Demond Williams Jr. (116/174, 1,396 yards, 8 TD, 3 INT). Questions: The response to a 41-24 loss to Iowa.

Purdue Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players

Season so far: The Purdue Boilermakers are 3-3 overall, 2-1 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 4 — W 44-19 vs Indiana State; Sep 12 — L 38-36 vs Wake Forest; Sep 19 — L 52-38 at UCLA; Sep 26 — L 49-10 vs Notre Dame; Oct 3 — W 24-17 at Illinois; Oct 10 — W 41-13 vs Minnesota. Most recently, Purdue beat Minnesota 41-13 at home. Through 6 games, Purdue is averaging 32.2 points scored and 31.3 points allowed per game.

Head coach: Barry Odom (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Josh Henson. Defensive coordinator: Kevin Kane.

Key players (2026 season stats):

  • Passing leader: Ryan Browne (QB) — 124/180, 1,549 yards, 9 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing leader: Fame Ijeboi (RB) — 117 carries, 549 yards, 9 TD
  • Receiving leader: Asaad Waseem (WR) — 29 receptions, 472 yards, 1 TD
  • Sacks leader: Jeremy Lewis (DE) — 1.5 sacks
  • Tackles leader: Jojo Hayden (LB) — 39 total tackles

Strengths: An offense averaging 32.2 points per game; Ryan Browne’s passing volume (1,549 yards); Fame Ijeboi’s production on the ground (549 rushing yards). Questions: A defense giving up 31.3 points per game.

How to Watch Washington vs Purdue

  • Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
  • Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
  • TV / Streaming: FOX

Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.