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Rutgers remains round the cusp of victories within the latter games – the Scarlet Knights just couldn’t emerge while using victory either time.
Their next chance to earn victory and snap 4-game losing streak may come Saturday against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.
It won’t be simple. The Boilermakers lead the big Ten in passing yards per game with 320.8. Mike Plummer, who started the other day after beginning quarterback Aidan O’Connell had suffered an injuries, put for 367 yards in Purdue’s loss to Minnesota the other day.
The Boilermakers also had wide receiver Rondale Moore back after he missed the initial three games because of injuries and the man had 15 catches for 116 yards.
It is really an evaluation for Rutgers’ defense.
The Scarlet Knights are wishing they could get yourself a lead, which period ensure that it stays.
The best way to watch Rutgers versus. Purdue
TV: The game will probably be proven at 4 p.m. on FS1 (also round the Fox Sports Application). Kevin Fitzgerald will be the play-by-play announcer while Mike Acho will be the color commentator.
Radio: The game might be heard round the RWJBarnabas Health Rutgers Sports Network (WCTC 1450-AM, WOR 710-AM, WENJ 97.3-FM, XM 384). Chris Carlin will probably be on play-by-enjoy analysts Eric LeGrand and Ray Lucas and Anthony Fucilli round the sideline.
Weather: A greater temperature of 46 levels is predicted for Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind. with winds in the southwest at four miles per hour.
Series: Rutgers and Purdue have only performed once before – March. 21, 2017. Rutgers won, 14-12.
Rankings: Neither team is rated.
Up next for: Rutgers will host Penn Condition on 12 ,. 5 at SHI Stadium. Purdue will host Nebraska.
Predictions
Chris Iseman, Rutgers beat author
Undoubtedly Rutgers needs a victory and contains performed well within the last handful of games, but Purdue’s a great team with most likely probably the most explosive offenses inside the Big Ten, including Moore. The Scarlet Knights’ secondary, that’s been sporadic, will probably be tested. This can be another close loss for Rutgers. Purdue 30, Rutgers 27
Steve Edelson, sports columnist
What’s clearly been established is always that Rutgers is much more more suitable, and coached than anytime lately. They’re competitive and fun to check out. The problem now’s when will that lead to victories. Not, but soon. Purdue 27, Rutgers 17.
Dave Rivera, USA TODAY Network Atlantic Region sports director
Despite their 1-4 record, supply the Scarlet Knights credit like a competitive team inside the Big Ten this season. This really is among individuals games that Rutgers truly comes with an chance of winning. They’ll participate in it close, but regrettably, may come up just short again. Purdue 24, Rutgers 20
Bob Jordan, USA TODAY Network Atlantic Region deputy sports director
George W. Plant was president the ultimate time a Rutgers team coached by Greg Schiano started a season 1-4 (2002). I don’t like where this season goes. Purdue 24, Rutgers 10
Zach Miller, NorthJersey.com deputy sports director
All Purdue’s games this season are actually made a decision by seven points or less. The Boilermakers got conned the other day each time a phantom pass interference was referred to as by themselves winning touchdown inside the finish zone. Rutgers hangs inside, but suffers another close loss. Purdue 31, Rutgers 24
