Jack Plummer
Purdue's Aidan O'Connell throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Old Oaken Bucket still top prize for Hoosiers, Boilermakers

By Michael Marot Nov. 25, 2019 05:35 PM EST

Purdue kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) celebrates after kicking the winning field goal during the final seconds of the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue hits road in must-win situation to earn bowl bid

By Michael Marot Nov. 18, 2019 05:53 PM EST

Northwestern quarterback Aidan Smith (11) gets off a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jace James while Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue beats Northwestern 24-22 on Dellinger's late FG

By Robbie Weinstein Nov. 09, 2019 03:39 PM EST

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald waits with the team to take the field before an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 34-3. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Northwestern hopes turnaround starts by beating Purdue

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 08, 2019 12:47 PM EST

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) runs in for a game-winning touchdown against Nebraska in the final minute of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Purdue defeated Nebraska 31-27. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Boilermakers name O'Connell starting QB with Plummer out

By Michael Marot Nov. 04, 2019 05:16 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) dives in for a touchdown against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Purdue defeated Nebraska 31-27. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Injury-plagued Purdue scores late, beats Nebraska 31-27

By Jim Johnson Nov. 02, 2019 04:01 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Purdue sticks with Plummer as starting QB vs Huskers

By Michael Marot Oct. 28, 2019 04:14 PM EDT

Illinois place kicker James McCourt (17) kicks a field goal out of the hold of punter Blake Hayes (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Fighting Illini splash through rain for 24-6 win at Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 26, 2019 03:32 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver David Bell, center, catches a pass between Iowa defenders Jack Koerner, left, and Matt Hankins, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
WR David Bell's fast start has Boilermakers thinking big

By Michael Marot Oct. 21, 2019 02:53 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver David Bell, center, catches a pass between Iowa defenders Jack Koerner, left, and Matt Hankins, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 23 Iowa holds off Purdue 26-20

By Luke Meredith Oct. 19, 2019 03:27 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (17) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Jack Plummer (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 23 Iowa looks for bounce back vs. banged-up Purdue

By Luke Meredith Oct. 18, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson, top, congratulates wide receiver Brandon Smith on his touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Penn State won 17-12. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 23 Iowa looks to snap 2-game skid vs. Purdue

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2019 04:06 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) tries to get past Maryland defensive back Deonte Banks (33) as he picks up 30-yards on a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Purdue defeated Maryland 40-14. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan's hopes in East could hinge on visit to Penn State

By Eric Olson Oct. 17, 2019 02:11 AM EDT

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm watches the action against Penn State in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Penn State defeated Purdue 35-7. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Purdue's youth provides preview of potentially bright future

By Michael Marot Oct. 14, 2019 03:11 PM EDT

Purdue tight end Brycen Hopkins (89) makes a catch against his helmet as he's hit by Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Purdue defeated Maryland 40-14. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue changes work perfectly in 40-14 victory over Maryland

By Michael Marot Oct. 12, 2019 03:43 PM EDT

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins, left, outruns the Michigan State defense to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 10 Penn St. facing night road test against No. 17 Iowa

By Eric Olson Oct. 10, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm watches the action against Penn State in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Penn State defeated Purdue 35-7. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Purdue may shake up offensive line after Penn St debacle

By Michael Marot Oct. 07, 2019 05:48 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws a pass while being pressured by Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (99) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Penn State defeated Purdue 35-7. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 10 Penn State looking for offensive growth as D shines

By Travis Johnson Oct. 06, 2019 04:27 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) celebrates his 23-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Dominant defense leads No. 12 Penn State past Purdue 35-7

By Travis Johnson Oct. 05, 2019 03:47 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) makes a catch against Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 12 Penn State hosts the banged-up Boilermakers

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 02:39 PM EDT