Purdue Football’s 2025 Schedule: A Look at the Road Trips
Purdue University’s football team is set to face a challenging schedule in the 2025 season, but there is one unique advantage that could help the Boilermakers. While many teams across the Big Ten Conference are forced to travel long distances, Purdue will have one of the more manageable road trip schedules.
The Big Ten has expanded significantly, with teams spread across the country. However, Purdue’s total travel distance for the 2025 season is just 3,260.6 miles, according to Google Maps. This number is significantly lower than some other teams, which may have to cover over 7,000 miles in their travels.
Barry Odom, the new head coach, will lead the Boilermakers through five road games in his first season. The team will start the season at home, playing three games at Ross-Ade Stadium before heading out on their first road trip. That journey will take them to Notre Dame on Saturday, September 20.
Purdue won’t leave the state of Indiana until October 11, when they travel to Minnesota. The longest trip of the season comes on November 15, when the team heads to Seattle for a game against Washington. The 2,189.4-mile trip accounts for 67.1% of the total miles the Boilermakers will travel during the 2025 campaign.
Despite the relatively short travel distances, Purdue’s schedule remains one of the toughest in college football. The team will face several high-profile opponents, including Notre Dame, Ohio State, Michigan, USC, Illinois, and Indiana. These matchups will test the team’s resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
Here is a breakdown of Purdue’s 2025 away games and their respective distances:
- Saturday, September 20:at Notre Dame (123.9 miles)
- Saturday, October 11:at Minnesota (530.5 miles)
- Saturday, October 18:at Northwestern (157.7 miles)
- Saturday, November 1:at Michigan (259.1 miles)
- Saturday, November 15:at Washington (2,189.4 miles)
Total:3,260.6 miles
These distances were measured from Ross-Ade Stadium to the opposing team’s home stadium using Google Maps.
Full Schedule for Purdue Football in 2025
Here is the complete schedule for the Boilermakers in the 2025 season:
- Saturday, August 30:vs. Ball State at noon ET (TV: Big Ten Network)
- Saturday, September 6:vs. Southern Illinois at 7:30 p.m. ET (TV: Big Ten Network)
- Saturday, September 13:vs. USC at 3:30 p.m. ET (TV: CBS)
- Saturday, September 20:at Notre Dame at 3:30 p.m. ET (TV: NBC)
- Saturday, September 27:OFF
- Saturday, October 4:vs. Illinois (TBD)
- Saturday, October 11:at Minnesota at 7 or 7:30 p.m. ET (TV: TBD)
- Saturday, October 18:at Northwestern (TBD)
- Saturday, October 25:vs. Rutgers at noon ET (TV: TBD)
- Saturday, November 1:at Michigan (TBD)
- Saturday, November 8:vs. Ohio State (TBD)
- Saturday, November 15:at Washington (TBD)
- Saturday, November 22:OFF
- Friday, November 28:vs. Indiana at 7:30 p.m. ET (TV: NBC)
Additional Updates and News
Purdue fans can look forward to several events and updates throughout the season. The annual Fan Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 2. This event will coincide with the basketball team’s Alumni Game at Mackey Arena.
Another highlight is the nomination of senior running back Devin Mockobee for the AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes players for their contributions off the field. Additionally, Purdue recently secured a commitment from Katrell Webb, a three-star defensive end in the 2026 recruiting class, who chose the Boilermakers over Florida State and Indiana.
