I will take Purdue here in their third year under Darrell Hazell I think they will be involved in some close games against teams with equal talent. They do not have a bigger game next week so to get their season going this is the game they need to win. In 2013 this team was terrible, but there were noticeable differences in 2014 as this team improved to -241 ypg in conference play to -93 and were involved in many close games against Big Ten foe. I'm most excited about this offensive line that returns everyone and improved from 104th adjusted line yards in 2013 to 47th. They should be even better this year and I expect them to be able to run to set up the pass here today on the road against a vulnerable Marshall run defense which was mediocre last year. Purdue's defense also improved last year from 83rd in 2013 to 53rd, they are young and play very good fundamentally and should be a bend but don't break type defense. I think Marshall may have troubles in the red zone considering they break in a new QB.

Marshall loses their 4 year starting QB in Cato, an 1100 yard WR and 11 other starters. They will still be very good and have a ton of talent at the skill position. I expect them to turn to Devon Johnson early at RB and that should lean to a lower scoring game. Keep in mind Marshall did not play a power 5 school last year at all, and their stock is still sky high off their season a year ago. I just think Purdue has a ton to improve, and their stock is heading in that direction, but hidden in the Big Ten. Nobody seems to see Purdue's improving, and the public perception is "same old Purdue," but I think this team is coming into the right situation today and will have a shot at the upset.

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