No. 1 Purdue faces Rutgers, looks to avoid repeat of 2021

Last season, the Purdue Boilermakers were ranked No. 1 for the first time when they traveled to Rutgers, and a dramatic loss made their stay at the top of the poll a short one.

The Boilermakers could be No. 1 for the fourth straight week and are hoping to avoid another loss to Rutgers when the teams get together Monday night in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purdue (13-0, 2-0 Big Ten) was off to an 8-0 start when it was elevated