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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)
Boilermakers using creative combination to rejoin Top 25

By Michael Marot Oct. 18, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Blue bloods chasing No. 2 Bearcats

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 18, 2021 03:53 AM EDT

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries the ball as he breaks a tackle against UCF linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: LSU's Davis-Price runs for 287 yards

By The Associated Press Oct. 16, 2021 10:33 PM EDT

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, center, consoles quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) following an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Mullen faces scrutiny; No. 2 Iowa upset

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 16, 2021 08:37 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) celebrates with teammate wide receiver David Bell (3) after scoring on a 6-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Aidan O'Connell, David Bell lead Purdue past No. 2 Iowa 24-7

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 16, 2021 07:31 PM EDT

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) runs from Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Purdue at Iowa 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 05:15 PM EDT

Iowa defensive backs Matt Hankins (8) and Jack Koerner (28) celebrate an interception in the final seconds of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-20. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 2 Hawkeyes out to extend win streak when Purdue visits

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:18 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
No. 2 Iowa, leading West, has eye on prize for Purdue visit

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 14, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Gophers meet challenge, use 2nd-half rally to beat Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 02, 2021 03:28 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) scrambles with the ball during an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Purdue defense will have to dig deep in test against Gophers

By Michael Marot Sep. 30, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws as Purdue offensive lineman Greg Long (69) blocks Illinois outside linebacker Seth Coleman (49) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Shoddy quarterback play has Big Ten scrambling for answers

By Michael Marot Sep. 28, 2021 02:08 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) is tackled by Illinois defensive linemen Keith Randolph Jr. (88) and Jamal Woods (91) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
O'Connell rallies Boilermakers late to get past Illini 13-9

By Michael Marot Sep. 25, 2021 07:08 PM EDT

Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton (14) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Purdue tight end Payne Durham (87) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 27-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Quarterback questions loom as Purdue, Illinois clash

By Michael Marot Sep. 23, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski (9) throws a pass against Illinoisduring an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Boilermakers top receiver enters concussion protocol

By Michael Marot Sep. 20, 2021 03:11 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly walks to a huddle as his team plays Toledo in the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Notre Dame won 32-29. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Boilermakers hoping to be spoilers against Fighting Irish

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 01:30 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly walks to a huddle as his team plays Toledo in the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Notre Dame won 32-29. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 12 Irish prepare for visit from long-time rival Purdue

By John Fineran Sep. 16, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

Penn State running back Noah Cain (21) splits two Ball State defenders on a first half run during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Penn State defeated Ball State 44-13. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 10 Penn St to test No. 22 Auburn's defense in 'Whiteout'

By Eric Olson Sep. 16, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm argues a call during the second half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Kelly has solutions for No. 12 Irish against visiting Purdue

By John Fineran Sep. 13, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

Oregon running back CJ Verdell celebrates his touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
College Football Today: Oregon's Verdell runs for 3 TDs

By The Associated Press Sep. 11, 2021 09:45 PM EDT

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm argues a call during the second half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Plummer fires 4 TD passes, Purdue blanks hapless UConn 49-0

By Neill Ostrout Sep. 11, 2021 06:19 PM EDT