Indiana at Purdue

Saturday, November 22, 1986. Purdue kept the Old Oaken Bucket

Purdue beat Indiana 17–⁠15. It was their 89th meeting; after it, Purdue led the series 54–⁠27–⁠6 in the games on file.

AwayIndiana6–⁠6 in 1986
15
HomePurdue3–⁠8 in 1986
17

FinalAttendance 69,784

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Indiana 60% to win. Purdue won as Elo’s underdog.

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 38 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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