Purdue (3-5, 2-2 Big Ten) at Wisconsin (5-2, 2-2), Saturday, 11
a.m. CT, ESPN2
   Line: Wisconsin by 61/2.
   Series Record: Wisconsin leads 39-29-8.
   Last Meeting: 2006, Wisconsin 24-3.
What's at Stake
   Wisconsin lost four straight last season to derail any hopes of a big bowl game. The Badgers can still get to 10 wins, but after two straight losses and a week off. they need a convincing performance that this year is different from last. Purdue knocked off Ohio State and followed it up with a win over Illinois, a welcome change after a five-game losing streak.

Key Matchups
   Purdue DE Ryan Kerrigan vs. Wisconsin RT Josh Oglesby and Wisconsin DE O'Brien Schofield vs. Purdue LT Dennis Kelly. Kerrigan and Schofield are nearly identical in size and play an identical game. Schofield is tied for the NCAA lead in tackles for loss with 16.5. Kerrigan has 7.5 sacks to lead the Big Ten, one ahead of Schofield.

Players to Watch
   Purdue: QB Joey Elliott. Elliott has appeared to turn a corner running Danny Hope's spread offense. He's ranked second in the Big Ten averaging 252.8 yards passing and didn't commit a turnover against Illinois. If Elliott gets time to throw, he could have another big day.

   Wisconsin: RB John Clay. Clay takes the Badgers as far as he can carry them. He's leading the Big Ten with an average of 102.3 yards rushing per game and has seven TDs. Clay's right ankle has been sore, but after a week off, he'll need to bowl the Boilermakers over.

Facts & Figures
   Purdue is looking for three straight wins for the first time since a five-game winning streak in 2007. ... Four of Wisconsin's five wins have come by eight points or less. ... The Badgers have won 22 straight home games against unranked teams.
 
 
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