Purdue vs. Arizona

FOSTER FARMS BOWL - After going 9-39 the last four years combined, Purdue came out of nowhere to make a bowl game, so the players, coaching staff, and fans will be sky-high. Purdue has good balance on offense with QB Elijah Sindelar (14 TDs, 6 INTs) and junior RB Markell Jones (5.2 yards per carry). Jones was a beast in the final regular-season game, rushing for 217 yards on 31 carries in a 31-24 victory against Indiana. Purdue is 13-6 OVER the total on natural grass, plus 19-7 OVER after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. The improved defense led the way to a winning season at #18 in points allowed and #30 against the run. Purdue won at Missouri (35-3) and at Iowa (24-15) as a dog each time. Arizona is favored here, but plays no defense at #117 in the nation in yards allowing 464 per game, including #122 in passing yards (276.9) surrendered per game. The Wildcats are 8-3 OVER the total in non-conference tilts. Arizona can score on offense behind running sophomore QB Khalil Tate (9 TDs, 8 INTs), who ran for 1,353 yards at a nation-leading 10.17 yards per carry. The defense is terrible, however, allowing 34.1 points per game (#109) while giving up 40+ points in five of the last eight games. Back the underdog Boilermakers to win a high scoring affair in this one. Play Purdue on the moneyline and the OVER.