The forecast calls for potential rain when Purdue travels to Evanston to play Northwestern. How could that impact Saturday's game?

Looking ahead a month ago, Northwestern was supposed to be a favorable matchup for Purdue. Now, the Wildcats are on a three-game winning streak.

The Wildcats want to run the ball, then run the ball again, and if they get an opportunity, run the ball once more. They used 42 rushing attempts last week to pull the upset over Penn State and summon the head coaching reaper to Happy Valley.

The Wildcats are suddenly 4-2 with a shot to be a sleeper, but the Boilermakers have been a pesky out. Here’s our Purdue vs Northwestern preview and prediction.

Riding a three-game winning streak, Northwestern returns home to host Purdue in Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.

Chauncey Magwood returned for Purdue football two weeks ago, adding another playamker to the receiving corps. Magwood registered two catches for 17 yards in losses to Illinois and Minnesota. Now the Boilermakers are again without the senior transfer from UCF.

Northwestern football earned a big W on the field against Penn State, and the Wildcats poked a little fun afterward too.

The availability report has been released for Saturday's game between Purdue and Northwestern. Several players have been ruled out for the contest.