Plummer fires 4 TD passes, Purdue blanks hapless UConn 49-0
Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm argues a call during the second half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm argues a call during the second half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Sep. 11, 2021 06:10 PM EDT
Purdue running back King Doerue (22) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Tyler Witt (78) during the first half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Purdue running back King Doerue (22) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Tyler Witt (78) during the first half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Sep. 11, 2021 04:46 PM EDT
Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Sep. 11, 2021 04:52 PM EDT
Connecticut defensive back Alfred Chea (22) is tackled by Purdue linebacker Jalen Graham (6) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Connecticut defensive back Alfred Chea (22) is tackled by Purdue linebacker Jalen Graham (6) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Sep. 11, 2021 04:50 PM EDT
Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) knocks the ball free from Connecticut quarterback Steven Krajewski (8) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) knocks the ball free from Connecticut quarterback Steven Krajewski (8) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Sep. 11, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) catches a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) catches a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Sep. 11, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
Connecticut interim head coach Lou Spanos gestures from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA football game against Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Connecticut interim head coach Lou Spanos gestures from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA football game against Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Sep. 11, 2021 06:08 PM EDT
Connecticut defensive back Myles Bell (2) and defensive back Diamond Harrell (3) prevent Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) from catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Connecticut defensive back Myles Bell (2) and defensive back Diamond Harrell (3) prevent Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) from catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Sep. 11, 2021 06:10 PM EDT
Purdue wide receiver Jackson Anthrop (33) is tackled by Connecticut linebacker Ian Swenson (6) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Purdue wide receiver Jackson Anthrop (33) is tackled by Connecticut linebacker Ian Swenson (6) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Sep. 11, 2021 04:45 PM EDT
Purdue wide receiver Mershawn Rice, left, celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Milton Wright, right, during the second half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Purdue wide receiver Mershawn Rice, left, celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Milton Wright, right, during the second half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Sep. 11, 2021 06:14 PM EDT