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Ohio State at Purdue 10/20/2018

Oct. 20, 2018 08:45 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Isaac Zico (7) celebrates a touchdown catch with running back Markell Jones (8) and wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue routs No. 2 Ohio State 49-20, shakes by CFP chase

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2018 06:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks over his playcard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in West Lafayette, Ind. Brohm sees all sorts of challenges in No. 2 Ohio State. Purdue’s coach knows the Buckeyes are big and strong, capable of scoring dozens of points making life miserable for opponents. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

No. 2 Buckeyes still seeking improvement on trip to Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2018 04:00 AM EDT

FILE- In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Purdue's Rondale Moore runs for a long touchdown against Northwestern in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Moore is averaging a Big Ten-best 167.8 all-purpose yards, kicking off the season with 313 yards in the opener against Northwestern. (John Terhune/Journal & Courier via AP, File)

Big Ten's best: Ohio State's Haskins and Michigan's Winovich

By Larry Lage Oct. 18, 2018 02:23 PM EDT

No. 2 Ohio State ties to stay unbeaten at Purdue

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2018 10:13 AM EDT
No. 2 Ohio State (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) at Purdue (3-3, 2-1), 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) Line: Ohio State by 13½. Series record: Ohio State leads 40...

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2015, file photo, Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh on the Michigan Stadium field before an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Sixth-ranked Michigan has won six straight and is in the top 10 for the first time this season. The Wolverines need to beat rival Michigan State this Saturday to keep the roll going. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, FIle)

No. 6 Michigan needs to beat No. 24 Spartans to keep rolling

By Eric Olson Oct. 18, 2018 03:09 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for a first down against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tagovailoa was named to The Associated Press Midseason All-America NCAA college football team, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Midterms! Who's hot so far in college football, CFP forecast

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 16, 2018 02:06 PM EDT

Longtime Eastern Illinois football coach Bob Spoo dies at 80

Oct. 15, 2018 03:19 PM EDT
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Former Eastern Illinois coach Bob Spoo, whose players included future NFL quarterbacks Tony Romo and Jimmy Garoppolo, has died at age 80. ...

Purdue quarterback David Blough celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)

Blough's resurgence has Purdue in position to make a charge

By Michael Marot Oct. 15, 2018 03:02 PM EDT

Minnesota receiver Rashod Bateman, left, is brought down by Ohio State defensive back Jeffrey Okudah, bottom, as linebacker Tuf Borland follows the play during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Some starters returning to banged-up Ohio State defense

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 15, 2018 03:00 PM EDT

Purdue running back D.J. Knox (1) avoids being tackled by Illinois' Nate Hobbs (8) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)

Purdue rolls over Illinois 46-7

By Terry Towery Oct. 13, 2018 07:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohmsmiles on the field before an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb. The Purdue Boilermakers finally look like the team Jeff Brohm envisioned. They’re improving on defense, making big plays on offense and are chalking up wins. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, FIle)

Illinois hosts Purdue in Big Ten game with meaning

By Terry Towery Oct. 12, 2018 04:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Michigan State's Felton Davis scores on a 48-yard run against Northwestern during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in East Lansing, Mich. Davis took the ball on a double reverse, cut inside and ran 48 yards for a touchdown in a 29-19 loss to Northwestern. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Trick plays counter Big Ten's '3 yards, cloud of dust' image

By Eric Olson Oct. 11, 2018 11:54 AM EDT

Boilermakers hoping to maintain momentum following bye week

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2018 06:45 PM EDT

FIJLE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) carries the ball away from Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) and defensive end Kai Higgins (98) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. True freshman Adrian Martinez will be starting his third straight game. He’s coming off his best performance after throwing for 323 yards and running for 91 against Purdue. Nebraska plays Wisconsin on Saturday. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Purdue at Nebraska 9/29/2018

Oct. 05, 2018 10:08 AM EDT

Boston College tight end Tommy Sweeney (89) makes a catch for a touchdown over Purdue safety Navon Mosley (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Boston College at Purdue 9/22/2018

Oct. 02, 2018 12:20 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) pushes off Boston College linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Moore, Purdue hand No. 23 Boston College 1st loss, 30-13

By Corey Elliot Sep. 22, 2018 07:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, file photo, Boston College head coach Steve Addazio watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, N.C. The 23rd-ranked Eagles hit the road with a perfect record and their first ranking in a decade as they try to prevent Purdue from finding answers after a rugged start. (AP Photo/Woody Marshall, File)

No. 23 Boston College hoping to stay perfect at Purdue

By Michael Marot Sep. 21, 2018 06:47 AM EDT

No. 23 Boston College tries to stay unbeaten at Purdue

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2018 01:18 PM EDT
No. 23 Boston College (3-0) at Purdue (0-3), noon ET (ESPN2). Line: Boston College by 6½. Series record: First meeting. ...