Purdue at Indiana

Saturday, November 23, 1985. Purdue kept the Old Oaken Bucket

Purdue beat Indiana 34–⁠21. It was their 88th meeting; after it, Purdue led the series 53–⁠27–⁠6 in the games on file.

AwayPurdue5–⁠6 in 1985
34
HomeIndiana4–⁠7 in 1985
21

FinalHigh 46°F, low 28°FAttendance 51,752

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Purdue 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Purdue leads 77–⁠44–⁠6; as played, 75–⁠44–⁠6 in the 125 games on file; the official count covers all 127 meetings, counting the 39 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Indiana 56, Purdue 3
2024Indiana 66, Purdue 0
2023Purdue 35, Indiana 31
2022Purdue 30, Indiana 16
2021Purdue 44, Indiana 7
2019Indiana 44, Purdue 41

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