Ross-Ade Stadium is where the Purdue Boilermakers (1-0) will attempt to beat the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1-0) on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Wake Forest opens this matchup as 3.5-point favorites. The over/under is 48.5.

Still, a 44-19 victory did give Purdue a chance to show off some newcomers, notably safety Mister Clark, cornerback Don Saunders, running back Fame Ijeboi and receivers Xavier Townsend and Asaad Waseem, who were each targeted eight times and combined for 13 receptions.

After a Week 1 victory over Indiana State, Purdue football’s defense will have to improve vs. Wake Forest. Hear from linebacker Jojo Hayden.