No. 25 Penn State has struggled against ranked opponents all season long. Its most recent game against then-No. 24 Indiana ended with a convincing 3-0 win in favor of the Hoosiers. Despite a rocky string of games, the Nittany Lions are historically successful against Purdue, leading the all-time series 62-11.
The blue and white entered West Lafayette, Indiana, on a two-game losing streak. On the other hand, No. 9 Purdue were riding the high of a six-game winning streak, featuring victories over Indiana and Michigan. Coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley and company appeared as the underdogs.
The Nittany Lions were swept by the Boilermakers, falling to 13-10 on the season.