Purdue has opened as a sizable favorite in its Week 1 game against Ball State, according to FanDuel. The Boilermakers host the Cardinals on Saturday, Aug. 30.

Left-hander José Quintana (9-4, 3.57) starts for Milwaukee and will be countered by Pittsburgh left-hander Andrew Heaney (5-9, 4.77). There was also a bit of news before the game, as ...