Purdue comes off a tough loss against Notre Dame on the road and lost one of their QB's in Robert Marve, but luckily they are used to running two QB systems that are difficult to plan for and Caleb Terbush will be fine against an inferior opponent in Eastern Mich.
Eastern Mich lost 31-3 and 34-6 to Penn State and Michigan and in my opinion Purdue is in between those two teams from last year. Eastern Mich's defense is clearly worse and their offense has gotten off to a poor start and will have all kinds of issues on Saturday. First of all Purdue was able to run the ball at will against quality opponents at home last year and against EAstern Mich allowing 6 ypc against Illinois State and Ball State this year, I believe Purdue will have plenty of success again with Terbush and Akeem Shavers as Eastern Mich also has 3 new starters up front. But what I really like in this match up is the strength vs. strength and Eastern Mich just does not match up. EAstern Michigan was 14th last year in running the ball, but thus far they have struggled and Purdues front 4 is clearly the strength of this team holding Notre Dame's rushing attack in check to 1.6 ypc. Eastern Mich will not be able to run and their passing game was last in the MAC last year.
Purdue should have balance as Eastern Mich is 96th in sack % and are allowing 63% completion rate. Purdue already had their hickup struggling in their opener vs. an FCS and committed 5 turnovers and numerous special teams mistakes. They buttoned that up against Notre Dame and will be solid at home against Eatern Mich as they cruise to a 30 point win!
