MICHAEL MAROT
Purdue quarterback David Blough (11) throws against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana, Purdue seek finishing touch with bowl bid on line

By Michael Marot Nov. 19, 2018 05:55 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All season, Indiana coach Tom Allen told his players they needed

Wisconsin linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (17) sacks Purdue quarterback David Blough (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Wisconsin celebrates Taylor-made OT victory at Purdue

By Michael Marot Nov. 17, 2018 07:53 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor kept pounding away on his

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Purdue quarterback David Blough (11) throws against Missouri during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue coach Jeff Brohm has marveled at David Blough’s resilience. During his first two seasons in West Lafayette, Brohm watched his quarterback rebound from frustrating performances, demoralizing injuries even the loss of his starting job. Blough’s steady demeanor and inspirational words found a perfect home in the Boilermakers’ locker room, serving as a model of how leaders respond in the face of adversity. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Boilermakers, Badgers hope to rebound following losses

By Michael Marot Nov. 16, 2018 01:49 PM EST
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm has marveled at David Blough's resilience.

Indiana head coach Tom Allen gestures toward an official during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 34-32. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Indiana, Purdue keep focus on football during home stretch

By Michael Marot Nov. 12, 2018 05:34 PM EST
Indiana coach Tom Allen understands the challenges his team faces this weekend.

Maryland wide receiver Jeshaun Jones (6) watches the ball approach as he's defended by Indiana defensive back Jaylin Williams (23) who breaks up the play during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Hoosiers keep bowl hopes intact by beating Maryland 34-32

By Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2018 04:07 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana Hoosiers coach Tom Allen changed tactics this week.

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada walks off the field with his squad after losing 24-3 to Michigan State in an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md. Canada faces an uncertain future, despite keeping the football team together and forging a winning record amid the chaos surrounding the program.(AP Photo/Gary Cameron, File)
Bowl hopes for Maryland, Indiana could rest on next game

By Michael Marot Nov. 09, 2018 03:00 AM EST
The glaring numbers put everything in perspective this weekend. Indiana

Purdue fans celebrate a touchdown against Iowa in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Purdue, Indiana chase postseason plans during final stretch

By Michael Marot Nov. 05, 2018 05:21 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Jeff Brohm turned around Purdue's season with a style

Purdue fans celebrate a touchdown against Iowa in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Evans' field goal sends Purdue past No. 19 Iowa 38-36

By Michael Marot Nov. 03, 2018 07:13 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue kicker Spencer Evans waited impatiently for a

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Purdue quarterback David Blough throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, in East Lansing, Mich. Blough had been about the hottest thing going in the Big Ten before throwing three interceptions last week against Michigan State. It won’t get any easier for Blough at home against Iowa. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Purdue, Iowa hope to get back into Big Ten West title race

By Michael Marot Nov. 02, 2018 03:00 AM EDT
Fans of No. 19 Iowa and Purdue are closely tracking the Big Ten West title chase.

Ohio State wide receiver Binjimen Victor (9) drops a catch in front of Purdue cornerback Tim Cason (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue's perseverance on full display as wins pile up

By Michael Marot Oct. 22, 2018 02:39 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Six weeks ago, the notion of Purdue fans swarming the

Penn State defensive tackle Robert Windsor (54) closes in on Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) in the backfield during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Indiana loses backup quarterback with torn ligament in knee

By Michael Marot Oct. 22, 2018 02:28 PM EDT
Indiana's path to the postseason just got a lot more difficult. After

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches from he sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 2 Ohio State stumbles at Purdue, gets blown out 49-20

By Michael Marot Oct. 20, 2018 11:35 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Jeff Brohm decided to go for it against No. 2 Ohio State

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks over his playcard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in West Lafayette, Ind. Brohm sees all sorts of challenges in No. 2 Ohio State. Purdue’s coach knows the Buckeyes are big and strong, capable of scoring dozens of points making life miserable for opponents. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 2 Buckeyes still seeking improvement on trip to Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2018 04:00 AM EDT
Jeff Brohm sees all sorts of challenges in No. 2 Ohio State. Purdue's

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018 file photo Penn State coach James Franklin, center, celebrates as players return to the sidelines after a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh. Franklin is all too familiar with the scenario he faces. He watched the Nittany Lions’ conference title hopes and playoff possibilities slip away with back-to-back road losses last October. Two early losses during a three-week stretch in 2016 kept the eventual Big Ten champs out of the playoffs. And now No. 18 Penn State needs to turn things around at Indiana after losing two straight home games. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, file)
No. 18 Penn St., Indiana seeking to rebound from struggles

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2018 02:42 AM EDT
Penn State coach James Franklin is all too familiar with this week's daunting

Indiana head coach Tom Allen reacts to a call by the officials during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. Iowa won 42-16. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Hoosiers issue challenge to rebound after 2 straight losses

By Michael Marot Oct. 15, 2018 05:51 PM EDT
Wes Martin and Jacob Robinson beat Indiana coach Tom Allen to the speech Monday.

Purdue quarterback David Blough celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Blough's resurgence has Purdue in position to make a charge

By Michael Marot Oct. 15, 2018 03:02 PM EDT
Purdue quarterback David Blough never lost his faith. While being

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin running back Taiwan Deal, center, is brought down by a host of Iowa defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) pose their own unique challenges as they try to get back into the West Division race after losing their conference opener to No. 15 Wisconsin. Their defense has allowed the third-fewest points in the conference (16.6 per game) and the second-fewest yards (270.4). (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Hawkeyes face familiar offense in trip to Indiana

By Michael Marot Oct. 12, 2018 04:00 AM EDT
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz didn't need to spend a lot of time prepping for Saturday's

Sexual assault accusation led to suspension of Indiana RB

By Michael Marot Oct. 11, 2018 12:02 PM EDT
Running back Morgan Ellison may have played his last down at Indiana after a

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohmsmiles on the field before an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb. The Purdue Boilermakers finally look like the team Jeff Brohm envisioned. They’re improving on defense, making big plays on offense and are chalking up wins. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, FIle)
Boilermakers hoping to maintain momentum following bye week

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2018 06:45 PM EDT
The Purdue Boilermakers finally look like the team Jeff Brohm envisioned.

Ohio State receiver Terry McLaurin, right, catches a pass as Indiana defensive back Andre Brown defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Allen still impressed with Indiana's improving defense

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2018 06:42 PM EDT
Indiana coach Tom Allen could have been upset after watching his defense allow 49