A schedule can make or break a season. Ask any coach.

Purdue's 2022 slate is filled with challenges and opportunities. This series is a breakdown of what's ahead for the Boilermakers this fall.

• Toughest non-conference game: Sept. 17 at Syracuse

• Toughest conference game: Oct. 22 at Wisconsin

• Easiest game

• Who they don't play

• Toughest stretch

• Best chance to be upset

• Best chance to pull an upset

Next up: Easiest game