On Saturday, August 30, 2025, the Ball State Cardinals will take on the Purdue Boilermakers in Week 1 of the 2025 regular season. The game will be held at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN, with kickoff at 12:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on BTN.

Ball State vs. Purdue Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Ball State Cardinals +563. Ball State has a better record than Purdue from last season. Purdue struggled at home with only one win.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 50.5. Both teams had low offensive outputs last season, and their defenses allowed many points.

Team Trends

• The game is scheduled for Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN.
• Ball State Cardinals had a road record of 1-6 last season.
• Purdue Boilermakers had a home record of 1-5 last season.
• Ball State ranked 9th in interceptions with 8 during the last regular season.
• Purdue recorded 22 sacks, ranking 28th in the last regular season.

Ball State vs Purdue Preview

The Ball State Cardinals are set to kick off their 2025 season against the Purdue Boilermakers. Last season, the Cardinals finished with a 3-9 record. They struggled on the road, winning only one out of seven away games. They are looking to start fresh and improve their standing in the Mid-American Conference.

Purdue, on the other hand, had a tough 2024 season, finishing 1-11. Their only win came at home, where they went 1-5. They hope to turn things around this year in the Big Ten Conference. With both teams eager to improve, this game at Ross-Ade Stadium will be an important start to the season.

Purdue Boilermakers: A Look at the Team

The Purdue Boilermakers play their games at Ross-Ade Stadium. They are part of the Big Ten Conference. Last season, they had a tough time with a record of 1-11.

Quarterback Hudson Card played 10 games last season. He threw for 1,641 yards and 9 touchdowns. Running back Devin Mockobee led the team with 687 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns in 12 games.

Last season, the Boilermakers scored 189 points, ranking 103rd overall. They gained 2,207 passing yards and 1,391 rushing yards. On defense, they allowed 479 points and had 22 sacks.

Ball State Cardinals: Ready for the Game

The Ball State Cardinals play in the Mid-American Conference. Their home is Scheumann Stadium. Last season, they finished with a record of 3-9, winning just one game on the road out of seven attempts.

Quarterback Kadin Semonza stood out with 2,900 passing yards and 25 touchdowns in 12 games. His performance placed him first on the team in both categories. Running back Braedon Sloan also played 12 games, leading the team with 596 rushing yards and scoring four touchdowns.

In terms of team stats, the Cardinals scored 304 points, ranking 75th overall. They gained 2,936 passing yards and 1,243 rushing yards. On defense, they allowed 481 points and achieved 20 sacks last season.

Final Betting Pick

Ball State has a good chance with the money line at +563. Last season, Ball State had a better overall record than Purdue. Ball State’s defense ranked high in interceptions and fumbles recovered, which could help them against Purdue’s offense.

The over/under is set at 50.5, and the under is a solid pick. Both teams had low offensive outputs last season. Purdue scored only 189 points, while Ball State scored 304. Their defenses allowed many points, with Ball State allowing 481 and Purdue allowing 479. This suggests a low-scoring game.

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