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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

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

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

No. 19 Iowa, Purdue try to stay in Big Ten West title race

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 05:01 PM EDT
No. 19 Iowa (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten, No. 16 CFP) at Purdue (4-4, 3-2), 3:30 p.m. EDT (ESPN2) Line: Purdue by 3. Series record: Purdue leads 47...

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

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

Tennessee defensive lineman Kyle Phillips (5) and Tennessee defensive lineman Alexis Johnson Jr. (98) go after Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Joy Kimbrough /The Daily Times via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2018 09:41 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Isaac Zico (7) celebrates a touchdown catch with running back Markell Jones (8) and wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue routs No. 2 Ohio State 49-20, shakes by CFP chase

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2018 06:01 PM EDT

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)
Illinois hosts Purdue in Big Ten game with meaning

By Terry Towery Oct. 12, 2018 04:00 AM EDT