Nebraska Aims to Break 68-Year Losing Streak at Purdue

The Cornhuskers face No. 20 Purdue in a Big Ten clash, seeking their first win in West Lafayette since 1957.

Nebraska (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) will play No. 20 Purdue (12-4, 4-1 Big Ten) on Sunday in their only regular-season matchup this year.
The Cornhuskers have not won at Purdue since the 1956-57 season and face a Boilermakers team on a 25-game home winning streak.
Nebraska boasts a strong defense, allowing just 66.7 points per game, and is led offensively by Brice Williams, the Big Ten’s second-leading scorer with 19.4 points per game.
Purdue has won four consecutive games and is anchored by Trey Kaufman-Renn (17.7 points per game) and Braden Smith, who averages 15.4 points and 8.9 assists.
Both teams prioritize defense, with Purdue allowing 68.6 points per game and Nebraska averaging 8.9 more points per game than Purdue typically concedes.