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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

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Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) is sacked by Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) and linebacker DaMarcus Mitchell (15) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Opening weekend surprises creates different look for Big Ten

By Michael Marot Oct. 29, 2020 03:51 PM EDT

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) looks to throw against Purdue during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hawkeyes host Northwestern with sense of urgency after loss

By Eric Olson Oct. 29, 2020 02:05 AM EDT

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) is sacked by Iowa defensive linemen Jack Heflin (96) and Chauncey Golston (57) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue wary of Illini as Boilermakers try to go 2-0

By Terry Towery Oct. 29, 2020 02:04 AM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Buckeyes look to keep rolling at No. 18 Penn State

By Eric Olson Oct. 29, 2020 02:02 AM EDT

In this Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, photo, Purdue offensive coordinator Brian Brohm catches a ball during practice in West Lafayette, Ind. Brian Brohm went through his usual practice routine this week. He met with his older brother, Jeff, about game planning and the initial play-calling script as he prepared for Saturday's long-awaited season opener against Iowa. Less than a week after the Boilermakers fourth-year head coach tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced into isolation for 10 days, it's the other Brohm taking charge this weekend.(Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Purdue's Brohm hopes to return Saturday, Moore still unclear

By Michael Marot Oct. 26, 2020 12:26 PM 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

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball against Wisconsin during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, in Indianapolis. The ACC, Big 12 and SEC have been playing anywhere from three to five weeks amid the pandemic, and all the players and coaches around the Big Ten could do is watch. “Most of it's been torture, just not being able to play games,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
College Football Picks: Big Ten returns to Big Ten weather

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 21, 2020 01:50 PM EDT

In this photo taken on Sept. 14, 2019, Purdue coach Jeff Brohm yells to an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against TCU in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday. One big advantage for the Boilermakers: Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State don't appear on the schedule. They open the season by hosting Iowa on Oct. 24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Brohm to miss Purdue opener vs Iowa after 2nd positive test

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2020 04:12 PM EDT

In this photo taken on Sept. 14, 2019, Purdue coach Jeff Brohm yells to an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against TCU in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday. One big advantage for the Boilermakers: Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State don't appear on the schedule. They open the season by hosting Iowa on Oct. 24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue: Football coach Brohm tests positive for COVID-19

Oct. 18, 2020 03:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin running back Garrett Groshek (37) heads to the end zone with a 42-yard touchdown against Western Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Groshek ran for 194 yards on 42 carries and caught 29 passes for 289 yards last season. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
It's almost 'go time' for Big Ten; Buckeyes favored again

By Eric Olson Oct. 14, 2020 11:58 AM 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

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) runs the ball down the field for a touchdown against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Bateman has decided to opt back in to the 2020 football season in light of the Big Ten’s resumption of fall competition. That's contingent on the star junior gaining the necessary eligibility clearance. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Bateman back for Minnesota, but no Parsons for Penn State

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 30, 2020 04:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren addresses the media in Indianapolis. The Big Ten’s plan to play football this fall includes trying to save lives in the future. The conference announced Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, it would have a football season this fall. The Big Ten is setting up a cardiac registry to study the effects COVID-19 has on student-athletes' hearts. Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren said it will help all students, surrounding communities, and the entire nation. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Big Ten teams start sprint toward unusual football season

By Michael Marot Sep. 17, 2020 03:01 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, a checkered pattern of colors made by fans is seen at Neyland Stadium during an NCAA college football game between Georgia and Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee will be selling tickets for approximately 25% of the seats at Neyland Stadium this season, officials announced Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. The Volunteers’ first home game is Oct. 3 against Missouri and university officials say restrictions could change during the season based on statewide virus data and recommendations from public health officials.(Michael Patrick/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)
The Latest: USA Luge to look for recruits only in New York

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 19, 2019, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm responds to a question during the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days, in Chicago. Brohm believes college football can be played in the spring and next fall. And he even has a formal proposal. Just two days after the Big Ten announced it would postpone all fall sports, Brohm released a seven-page plan that calls for an eight-game conference only spring season followed by 10-game falls season. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Purdue coach proposes running 2 football seasons in 2021

By Michael Marot Aug. 13, 2020 04:50 PM EDT

The Latest: Saints have two on COVID-19 reserve list.

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 02:37 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The New Orleans Saints have...

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2012, file photo, Purdue athletic director Morgan Burke speaks during a news conference in West Lafayette, Ind. Burke, the longest serving athletic director in Purdue history, died at his home Monday, June 15, 2020, after battling a rare disease for the last year. He was 68. University officials said in a statement Burke had been diagnosed with amyloidosis, an ailment caused by an the build-up of an abnormal protein in the body’s organs. (John Terhune/Journal & Courier via AP, File)
Boilermakers' longest-tenured AD, Morgan Burke, dies at 68

Jun. 15, 2020 06:00 PM EDT

Michigan State hires Els, Peagler to football staff

Feb. 24, 2020 09:42 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State hired Ross Els as special teams coordinator and William Peagler as running backs coach. The...

Boilermakers hire Callaway as newest coaching staff member

Feb. 19, 2020 05:08 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue coach Jeff Brohm hired longtime assistant coach Neil Callaway as the Boilermakers' new senior analyst Wednesday. ...