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Purdue hosts Wake Forest for first matchup since 2003

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Purdue hosts Wake Forest for first matchup since 2003

Summary

Purdue welcomes Wake Forest to Ross-Ade Stadium this Saturday. The Boilermakers seek to end a 21-game losing streak against Power 4 and Notre Dame programs. Wake Forest enters the contest with a 1-0 record following a 38-16 season-opening win over Akron, during which quarterback Gio Lopez threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns. Purdue earned a win in its season opener against Indiana State, featuring a standout performance from running back Fame Ijeboi and quarterback Ryan Browne. This marks the first meeting between the two schools since a 16-10 Purdue victory in 2003. George Catavolos, a varsity letterwinner from 1964-66, will serve as Purdue's honorary captain, while the program also honors the 1966 team during a 60-year reunion.

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•Purdue enters the game after a 21-game losing streak against Power 4 and Notre Dame opponents.
•Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez recorded 350 passing yards and three touchdowns in his debut win against Akron.
•Purdue will wear black jerseys with gold helmets and gold pants for the matchup.
•Purdue coach Barry Odom previously ruled tight end Kylan Fox and defensive back Raderrion Daniels out for the season.

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Purdue has a long losing streak against power conference opponents. Can the Boilermakers change that on Saturday when Wake Forest visits Ross-Ade?
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