Boilermakers using creative combination to rejoin Top 25

Purdue linebacker Jalen Graham (6) tackles Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 24-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) celebrates with fans after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 24-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Purdue offensive lineman Greg Long pours a can of beer over his face after an Iowa fan tossed the beer onto the field during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 24-7. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP)

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) scrambles up field ahead of Iowa linebacker Jestin Jacobs (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 24-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) runs from Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins, right, after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 24-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)