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Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) breaks the tackle of Northwestern defensive back Jeremiah Lewis (9) on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Walk-ons pave way for Purdue to capture Big Ten West title

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2022 12:50 PM EST

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Purdue opens Big Ten title preparations without starting QB

By Michael Marot Nov. 28, 2022 04:58 PM EST

The Purdue football team celebrates with the Old Oaken Bucket after defeating Indiana in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bucket List: Purdue earns title game bid with win at Indiana

By Michael Marot Nov. 26, 2022 06:48 PM EST

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 quarterback Aidan O'Connell passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
O'Connell, Durham lead Purdue past No. 21 Illinois 31-24

By Gavin Good Nov. 12, 2022 04:33 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen runs against Purdue defensive back Reese Taylor (1) for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Mertz, Allen lead Wisconsin past Purdue 35-24

By Tamira Madsen Oct. 22, 2022 07:27 PM 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

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) celebrates his touchdown with C.J. Dipre and other teammates in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Purdue holds off penalty-prone Maryland 31-29

By Noah Trister Oct. 08, 2022 03:48 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 players react to the officials leading to an ejection for Purdue safety Chris Jefferson (17) after Syracuse scored the game-winning touchdown late in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Syracuse won 32-29. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Shrader's late TD pass lifts Syracuse past Purdue 32-29

By Donna Ditota Sep. 17, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

Purdue's Cam Allen talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Purdue hopes to build off momentum in wide open Big Ten West

By Michael Marot Aug. 15, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

Minnesota defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo (9) drags Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) into the end zone where he intentionally grounded the ball resulting in a safety in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Nebraska's bowl hopes will fade without victory over Purdue

By Eric Olson Oct. 28, 2021 03:10 AM 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

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) runs from Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Purdue at Iowa 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 05:15 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck 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)
Gophers meet challenge, use 2nd-half rally to beat Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 02, 2021 03:28 PM EDT

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Illinois State at Southern Illinois 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) is tackled by Illinois defensive linemen Keith Randolph Jr. (88) and Jamal Woods (91) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
O'Connell rallies Boilermakers late to get past Illini 13-9

By Michael Marot Sep. 25, 2021 07:08 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

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly walks to a huddle as his team plays Toledo in the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Notre Dame won 32-29. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Boilermakers hoping to be spoilers against Fighting Irish

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 01:30 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly walks to a huddle as his team plays Toledo in the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Notre Dame won 32-29. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 12 Irish prepare for visit from long-time rival Purdue

By John Fineran Sep. 16, 2021 12:49 PM EDT