Devin Mockobee
Purdue football head coach Ryan Walters speaks during a press conference introducing him as the new head coach, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at the Kozuch Football Performance Complex in West Lafayette, Ind. (Alex Martin /Journal & Courier via AP)
Walters begins Purdue tenure by promising points, defense

By Michael Marot Dec. 14, 2022 03:25 PM EST

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) runs with the ball as Purdue safety Sanoussi Kane (21) defends during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 2 Michigan beats Purdue 43-22 for Big Ten crown

By Michael Marot Dec. 04, 2022 12:10 AM EST

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

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

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Marc Lebryk)
Purdue visits No. 21 Illinois in key Big Ten West matchup

By Gavin Good Nov. 10, 2022 03:40 PM EST

Nebraska's tight end Chancellor Brewington (82) is tackled by Illinois' defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) in the first quarter during a football game between Illinois and Nebraska, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.(Noah Riffe/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
No. 21 Illinois hosts Purdue with division title on the line

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 02:54 PM EST

Iowa defensive back Kael Kolarik (20) tackles Purdue wide receiver Deion Burks (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Marc Lebryk)
Johnson helps Iowa run past Purdue 24-3

By Mark Ambrogi Nov. 05, 2022 03:36 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) hands off to running back Devin Mockobee during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 35-24. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Purdue faces Iowa in battle to stay relevant in Big Ten West

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:23 AM EDT

Purdue running back Devin Mockobee (45) cuts away from Nebraska defensive back Quinton Newsome (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue seeking to beat Wisconsin for first time since 2003

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 09:25 AM EDT

Purdue running back Kobe Lewis (25) runs against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
O'Connell, Mockobee, help power Purdue past Nebraska 43-37

By Michael Marot Oct. 15, 2022 11:21 PM 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 running back Dylan Downing (38) celebrates with tight end Payne Durham after scoring a touchdown against Minnesota during the first half an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Spoilermakers: Purdue stifles No. 21 Minnesota for 20-10 win

By Dave Campbell Oct. 01, 2022 03:57 PM EDT