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Purdue running back Dylan Downing, right, runs into the end zone for a touchdown, with the help of tight end Payne Durham, during the first half an NCAA college football game against Minnesota on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Spoilermakers: Purdue stifles No. 21 Minnesota for 20-10 win

By Dave Campbell 2 hrs ago

Minnesota's Mohamed Ibrahim (24) rushes against Michigan State's Angelo Grose (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Minnesota won 34-7. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Star RB Ibrahim out for No. 21 Minnesota against Purdue

4 hrs ago

Minnesota's Daniel Jackson, right, catches a pass for a touchdown against Michigan State's Charles Brantley during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Receivers step up for 21st-ranked Minnesota; Purdue up next

By Dave Campbell Sep. 29, 2022 07:20 PM EDT

Indiana coach Tom Allen argues a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Idaho, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Big Ten: No. 4 Michigan to be put to test vs. stingy Iowa

By Eric Olson Sep. 29, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Oklahoma State wide receiver Braydon Johnson (8) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
College Football Picks: Michigan, Washington hit the road

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 28, 2022 02:10 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) catches a pass against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Alex Martin/Journal & Courier via AP)
Purdue bounces back with 28-26 victory over Florida Atlantic

By Michael Marot Sep. 24, 2022 11:15 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell throws a pass against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Boilermakers hoping to rebound against Florida Atlanttic

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 08:53 AM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones is tackled by Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue opponents finding it difficult to keep up with Jones

By Michael Marot Sep. 14, 2022 02:46 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones is tackled by Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Boilermakers are hoping to rebound against Indiana State

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 11:37 AM EDT

FILE - Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. Clifford and the Nittany Lions host Ohio in Penn State's home opener on Saturday. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Penn State looks for a 2-0 start as Ohio visits

Sep. 08, 2022 11:10 AM EDT

FILE - Purdue coach Jeff Brohm, center, leads his team onto the field for the the team's NCAA college football game in the Music City Bowl against Auburn in Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 28, 2018. Penn State thinks it can unseat Ohio State and Michigan as the top team in the Big Ten East. Purdue believes it can win the wide open Big Ten West. Thursday night's season opener could play a big part in what happens next. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Season opener could play big role in Penn St., Purdue plans

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 12:05 PM EDT

FILE - Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws a pass against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State thinks it can unseat Ohio State and Michigan as the top team in the Big Ten East. Purdue believes it can win the wide open Big Ten West. Thursday night's season opener could play a big part in what happens next. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
O'Connell's steady rise keeps Purdue in Big Ten title hunt

By Michael Marot Aug. 31, 2022 10:59 AM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Old-guy quarterbacks could give Big Ten different look

By Michael Marot Jul. 27, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohn holds up the trophy after Purdue beat Tennessee 48-45 in overtime to win the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Purdue outlasts Tennessee 48-45 in OT in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2021 08:00 PM EST

FILE — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks on his headset during an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is scheduled to face Purdue in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vols look to make statement vs Purdue in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 29, 2021 02:23 PM EST

FILE — Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm watches from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in West Lafayette, Ind., Oct. 23, 2021. Purdue is scheduled to face Tennessee in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, file)
Purdue, Tennessee meet for 2nd time in Music City Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2021 01:50 PM EST

Purdue's Branson Deen (58), Jaylan Alexander and Mahamane Moussa (64) carry the Old Oaken Bucket after Purdue defeated Indiana 44-7 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings
Purdue takes back Old Oaken Bucket with 44-7 rout of Indiana

By Michael Marot Nov. 27, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell therows during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana at Purdue 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 05:21 PM EST

Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) celebrates with teammates Tyler Witt (78), David Bell (3) and Garrett Miller (88) after scoring on a touchdown pass during the first half of a NCAA football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue at Northwestern 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm shouts to a player during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Northwestern, Purdue collide with Wrigley adding intrigue

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST