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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

FILE - Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days in Indianapolis, in this Friday, July 23, 2021, file photo. Brohm named Jack Plummer the starting quarterback late last week, partially because of his mobility. But Brohm also made it clear he's still willing to make a change -- if he doesn't get the kind of play he expects. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Brohm wants Boilermakers to take more aggressive approach

By Michael Marot Aug. 30, 2021 06:22 PM EDT

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

In this photo taken on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) celebrates a tackle against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. With 6-3, 325-pound Lorenzo Neal manning the middle and freshman All-American George Karlaftis back at defensive end, the Boilermakers defense should be stingier than the last year's unit. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Moore's return provides Boilermakers' offense with boost

By Michael Marot Oct. 14, 2020 10:08 AM EDT

Indiana defensive back Jamar Johnson (22) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Purdue wide receiver Jackson Anthrop (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ramsey helps Hoosiers reclaim Bucket with win over Purdue

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2019 04:30 PM EST

Purdue's Brycen Hopkins dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Hoosiers hoping to cap season by capturing Bucket at Purdue

By Michael Marot Nov. 29, 2019 04:00 AM EST

Purdue's Aidan O'Connell throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Old Oaken Bucket still top prize for Hoosiers, Boilermakers

By Michael Marot Nov. 25, 2019 05:35 PM EST

Purdue kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) celebrates after kicking the winning field goal during the final seconds of the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue hits road in must-win situation to earn bowl bid

By Michael Marot Nov. 18, 2019 05:53 PM EST

Northwestern quarterback Aidan Smith (11) gets off a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jace James while Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue beats Northwestern 24-22 on Dellinger's late FG

By Robbie Weinstein Nov. 09, 2019 03:39 PM EST

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald waits with the team to take the field before an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 34-3. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Northwestern hopes turnaround starts by beating Purdue

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 08, 2019 12:47 PM EST

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) runs in for a game-winning touchdown against Nebraska in the final minute of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Purdue defeated Nebraska 31-27. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Boilermakers name O'Connell starting QB with Plummer out

By Michael Marot Nov. 04, 2019 05:16 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) dives in for a touchdown against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Purdue defeated Nebraska 31-27. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Injury-plagued Purdue scores late, beats Nebraska 31-27

By Jim Johnson Nov. 02, 2019 04:01 PM EDT

Indiana head coach Tom Allen, left, and Nebraska head coach Scott Frost chat before an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Purdue, Nebraska looking for turnaround week amid tailspins

By Michael Marot Nov. 01, 2019 02:00 AM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Purdue sticks with Plummer as starting QB vs Huskers

By Michael Marot Oct. 28, 2019 04:14 PM EDT

Illinois place kicker James McCourt (17) kicks a field goal out of the hold of punter Blake Hayes (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Fighting Illini splash through rain for 24-6 win at Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 26, 2019 03:32 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

Purdue wide receiver David Bell, center, catches a pass between Iowa defenders Jack Koerner, left, and Matt Hankins, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
WR David Bell's fast start has Boilermakers thinking big

By Michael Marot Oct. 21, 2019 02:53 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (17) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Jack Plummer (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 23 Iowa looks for bounce back vs. banged-up Purdue

By Luke Meredith Oct. 18, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, left, talks with wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) after a defensive pass interference call on Illinois in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Ohio State, Wisconsin take top midseason awards in Big Ten

By Eric Olson Oct. 17, 2019 03:42 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) tries to get past Maryland defensive back Deonte Banks (33) as he picks up 30-yards on a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Purdue defeated Maryland 40-14. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan's hopes in East could hinge on visit to Penn State

By Eric Olson Oct. 17, 2019 02:11 AM EDT