Sippin' On Purple · Aug 27, 2018
Three matchups to watch: Northwestern vs. Purdue
Finally, we’re in the first Northwestern football gameweek of 2018. Northwestern comes into this matchup fresh off a ten-win season, and an offseason full of positive news. The first week of the season this year is a unique one, as NU faces off against conference foe in Purdue. Here are three key matchups to watch in this contest.
Purdue has two extremely capable tight ends that have NFL potential and size. Cole Herdman is listed as the starter, and, at 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds, he has the chance to become a major weapon for Purdue. Beyond his experience (he’s played 12 games in each of the past 3 seasons), he’s a big red zone threat, amassing eight touchdowns and 814 yards.