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Purdue's Payne Durham, front left, goes in for touchdown as he is tackled by Indiana's Jaylin Williams, back left, and Jonathan Haynes (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 2 Michigan chases Big Ten crown, playoffs against Purdue

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) is tackled by Purdue defensive back Reese Taylor (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue trying to keep Bucket, win Big Ten West at Indiana

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:15 PM EST

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Marc Lebryk)
Purdue visits No. 21 Illinois in key Big Ten West matchup

By Gavin Good Nov. 10, 2022 03:40 PM EST

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) hands off to running back Devin Mockobee during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 35-24. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Purdue faces Iowa in battle to stay relevant in Big Ten West

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:23 AM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) runs against Wisconsin safety John Torchio during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Purdue star WR Charlie Jones faces old team when Iowa visits

By Eric Olson Nov. 03, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Rutgers defensive back Kessawn Abraham, left, watches Nebraska wide receiver Trey Palmer (3) catch a pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Nebraska, Purdue both aiming to keep pace in Big Ten West

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 08:29 AM EDT

FILE - Illinois head coach Bret Bielema smiles after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. Less than two full years on the job, Bret Bielema and his Illinois football team are achieving at a rate not seen in the program in a long time. Bielema is the pick for top coach in the Associated Press Big Ten Midseason Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Bielema, surging Illini collect AP Big Ten midseason honors

By Eric Olson Oct. 11, 2022 01:42 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) catches a 28-yard pass while defended by Minnesota defensive back Justin Walley (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. Purdue won 20-10. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Purdue visits Maryland in matchup of talented receivers

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 12:14 PM EDT

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)
Minnesota, newly ranked at 21, hosts Purdue for homecoming

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 02:41 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 (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 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

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 7-3. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa seeks more offense against Cyclones in B10's top game

By Eric Olson Sep. 08, 2022 01:01 AM EDT

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to reporters during a college football media day, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hawkeyes look for more consistency on offense

By John Bohnenkamp Aug. 12, 2022 06:15 PM EDT

Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) catches a pass ahead of Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Jones' kick return lifts No. 18 Iowa past Illinois 33-23

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 20, 2021 05:58 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Illinois at Iowa 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) carries the ball against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. Illinois won 14-6. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
No. 18 Iowa clings to West hopes entering game with Illini

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 07:49 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla (8) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 27-22. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Ferentz not shutting door on Petras' return for No. 18 Iowa

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 16, 2021 05:27 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Late stops let No. 19 Iowa beat Minnesota 27-22, keep Floyd

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 13, 2021 07:28 PM EST

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Minnesota at Iowa 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 02:39 PM EST