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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

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

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws against Nebraska during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Plummer finished second in each of Purdue's last two summer quarterback competitions. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Purdue quarterbacks face 3rd straight battle to start opener

By Michael Marot Aug. 08, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar (2) throws against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Sindelar's concussion could force Purdue to make QB change

By Michael Marot Sep. 09, 2019 03:09 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Florida Atlantic during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Big Ten 1st impressions: Maryland, OSU look good at QB

By Dave Campbell Sep. 05, 2019 06:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore carries the ball against Auburn in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game, in Nashville, Tenn. Moore, who is being tabbed as a Heisman Trophy candidate after his breakout freshman season. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Purdue's revamped offense getting ready for 1st real test

By Michael Marot Aug. 26, 2019 06:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2015, file photo, then-Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison watches drills before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Ann Arbor, Mich. New Ohio State coach Ryan Day, who replaced the retiring Urban Meyer, fired Greg Schiano and brought in Greg Mattison as his defensive coordinator. A former NFL coordinator, Mattison lately was the defensive line coach at Michigan, which was among the nation’s defensive leaders.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
'Redemption' is word for revamped Ohio State defense

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 09, 2019 10:34 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2017, file photo, Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar, left, throws against Arizona during the first half of the Foster Farms Bowl NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Sindelar, set to take over for David Blaugh, put a scare into the Boilermakers when he hyperextended his left knee during spring football practice. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
7 Big Ten teams will extend QB competitions into preseason

By Eric Olson Apr. 19, 2019 11:16 AM EDT

Sindelar plays backup role in spring game after strong start

By Michael Marot Apr. 05, 2019 05:52 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar stands on the practice field, reading the defense as he always does. Only this time, he...

John Kruse, Tyler Trent's roommate at Purdue University, speaks during a funeral for Trent at College Park Church, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. Trent, an avid Purdue fan, died on New Year's Day, following a bout with bone cancer. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool)
Purdue fan who inspired amid cancer fight laid to rest

Jan. 08, 2019 11:00 PM EST

In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, photo, Purdue faithful show their support for Tyler Trent as Purdue pulls away from Ohio State in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue upset the No. 2 ranked Buckeyes 49-20. Trent, a former Purdue University student and college football super fan who inspired many with his battle against cancer, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. He was 20-years-old. (John Terhune/Journal & Courier via AP)
The Latest: Dignitaries, sports figures attend Trent funeral

Jan. 08, 2019 07:17 PM EST

Auburn players celebrate after defeating Purdue to win the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Stidham, Auburn throttle Purdue 63-14 at Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 28, 2018 05:20 PM EST

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn answers questions during a news conference Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Auburn is scheduled to face Purdue in the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Friday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Auburn, Stidham looking for win vs Purdue in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 27, 2018 05:36 PM EST

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn answers questions during a news conference Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Auburn is scheduled to face Purdue in the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Friday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Purdue, Auburn meet for 1st time in Music City Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2018 02:49 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Kent State wide receiver Antwan Dixon (89) dives but cannot make the catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, in Oxford, Miss. Kent State receiver Antwan Dixon, Dartmouth defensive lineman Seth Simmer and Carson-Newman running back Antonio Wimbush are the first recipients of the Mayo Clinic college football Comeback Player of the Year Award. The new award recognizes college football players from FBS, FCS and lower divisions who overcome injury, illness or other challenges to return to the field. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Dixon, Simmer, Wimbush win Comeback Player of Year honors

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 18, 2018 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Purdue coach Jeff Brohm watches his team play Indiana during an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind. One day after reportedly meeting with Louisville officials in central Indiana, Brohm informed Boilermakers athletic director Mike Bobinski he was turning down the Cardinals job so he could stay in West Lafayette. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Brohm turns down Louisville job, will stay at Purdue

By Michael Marot Nov. 28, 2018 07:04 PM EST

Purdue's Rondale Moore (4) is tackled by Indiana's Devon Matthews (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Boilermakers earn Bucket, bowl bid with 28-21 win at Indiana

By Michael Marot Nov. 24, 2018 03:48 PM EST

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh signals to his offense from the sidelines in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich. At right, in a Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer gestures during the first half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, in College Park, Md. Michigan plays at Ohio State on Saturday. (AP Photo/File)
Michigan poised to break through vs OSU, buoy playoff hopes

By Eric Olson Nov. 22, 2018 02:06 AM EST

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

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