Michigan hosts Purdue as Boilermakers seek first Big Ten win

The No. 21 Michigan Wolverines will host the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. Eastern and a live broadcast on the Big Ten Network. Michigan enters the matchup at 6-2 overall and 4-1 in Big Ten play, seeking to extend a two-game winning streak; Purdue is 2-6 overall and still searching for its first conference victory at 0-5.

Michigan comes off a 31-20 victory over in-state rival Michigan State on Oct. 25, a game in which running back Justice Haynes rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns and Jordan Marshall added a 110-yard ground performance and a score. Quarterback Bryce Underwood has been a key figure for Michigan this season, passing for roughly 1,526 yards with seven touchdowns, while Haynes has compiled about 857 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. The Wolverines leaned on the run in the Michigan State game, but passing efficiency has been inconsistent at times.

Purdue has lost six straight games and narrowly fell 27-24 to Rutgers last week. Purdue led late in that contest but surrendered the advantage in the fourth quarter after a late turnover and subsequent Rutgers field goals. The Boilermakers...