New coaches trying to snap losing streaks as Ball State and Purdue meet in season opener

Ball State at Purdue, Saturday, noon EDT.

BetMGM College Football Odds: Purdue by 17 1/2.

How to watch: Big Ten Network

Key stats

Ball State (2024)

Overall offense: 347.8 yards per game (103rd in FBS)

Passing: 245.0 yards per game (43rd)

Rushing: 102.8 yards per game (120th)

Scoring: 25.3 points per game (88th)

Overall defense: 454.9 yards allowed per game (124th)

Passing: 279.6 yards allowed per game (129th)

Rushing: 175.3 yards allowed per game (100th)

Scoring: 40.1 points allowed per game (131st)

Purdue (2024)

Overall offense: 299.2 yards per game (127th in FBS)

Passing: 183.9 yards per game (113th)

Rushing: 115.3 yards per game (T110th)

Scoring: 15.8 points per game (129th)

Overall defense: 452.3 yards allowed per game (123rd)

Passing: 252.7 yards allowed per game (1