CMU-Purdue: NCAA 09's Prediction

Just for some background, here's the comparison between NCAA 09's predictions of the past two games and the actual outcomes:


CMU-Georgia
NCAA 09: Georgia 54, CMU 27
Actual: Georgia 56, CMU 17

CMU-Ohio
NCAA 09: CMU 23, Ohio 21
Actual: CMU 31, Ohio 28

Not only is the game 2-0 so far, it's also pretty accurate in determining the scores and the winning margins. The stats are a different story - the game predicted tailback Ontario Sneed to rush for 200+ on Georgia, and that didn't happen at all.

So we're just going to do a score this time, with a few stats.

PURDUE 38, CMU 21

A little less offense than I thought there would be. Purdue's Curtis Painter threw three TD passes and two interceptions, while running back Kory Sheets ran for two more. Meanwhile, Dan LeFevour had one touchdown throw to Kito Poblah and a one-yard rushing touchdown. Cornerback Josh Gordy had an interception for a touchdown, too.

My drive to Purdue starts at 5:15 a.m., then we should get there by about 11 a.m., an hour before kickoff. I'm not sure if I'm going to get pictures, but definitely expect pregame, halftime and postgame notes, as usual.

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