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Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) runs against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue stays in title chase with 17-9 win over Northwestern

By Michael Marot Nov. 19, 2022 03:44 PM EST

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 wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) celebrates after scoring against Indiana State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Alex Martin/Journal & Courier via AP)
Unbeaten Syracuse hosts Purdue, big test for Orange defense

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

Purdue running back Devin Mockobee (45), left, celebrates after scoring against Indiana State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Alex Martin/Journal & Courier via AP)
O'Connell, Jones help Purdue take easy route past Sycamores

By Michael Marot Sep. 10, 2022 07:17 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

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm calls plays from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Tough 2nd-half defense lifts Boilermakers past Huskers 28-23

By Eric Olson Oct. 30, 2021 07:24 PM EDT

Purdue safety Jalen Graham (6) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass intended for Nebraska wide receiver Omar Manning (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Graham ran in the ball for a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Purdue at Nebraska 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) celebrates a touchdown on an interception against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Wisconsin at Purdue 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:51 PM EDT

Purdue safety Cam Allen (10) pushes Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) out 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)
Minnesota at Purdue 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) runs in for a touchdown in front of Purdue linebacker Jalen Graham (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue at Notre Dame 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 04:15 PM EDT

Connecticut quarterback Steven Krajewski (8) looks to recover a fumble during the first half of an NCAA football game against Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Purdue at Connecticut 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 04:41 PM EDT

Connecticut quaterback Steven Krajewski looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Fresno State in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Purdue to face reeling UConn and its new coach, quarterback

By Pat Eaton-Robb Sep. 09, 2021 09:44 AM EDT

Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) celebrates a sack against Purdue during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Short-handed Boilermakers looking for finishing punch

By Michael Marot Dec. 08, 2020 03:17 PM EST

Purdue cornerback Dedrick Mackey (1) breaks up a pass to Northwestern wide receiver Kyric McGowan (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Northwestern at Purdue 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 05:47 PM EST

A photographer has his temperature checked as he arrives for an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Purdue Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Purdue at Illinois 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 10:57 AM EDT

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws against Iowa during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Iowa at Purdue 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 04:21 PM EDT

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm, center, watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 26-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Improving Illini defense creates big challenge for Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 25, 2019 02:00 AM EDT