1983 Purdue Boilermakers football team

The 1983 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University during the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by second-year head coach Leon Burtnett, the Boilermakers compiled an overall record of 3–7–1 with a mark of 3–5–1 in conference play, placing sixth in the Big Ten. Purdue played home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Michigan State

 * Scott Campbell 30/50, 300 yards

Illinois

 * Scott Campbell 30/43, 388 yards