Lorenzo Neal
In this photo taken on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) celebrates a tackle against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. With 6-3, 325-pound Lorenzo Neal manning the middle and freshman All-American George Karlaftis back at defensive end, the Boilermakers defense should be stingier than the last year's unit. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Moore's return provides Boilermakers' offense with boost

By Michael Marot Oct. 14, 2020 10:08 AM EDT

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

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm, center, watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 26-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Improving Illini defense creates big challenge for Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 25, 2019 02:00 AM 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 and flashy receiver KJ Hamler host Purdue

By Travis Johnson Oct. 04, 2019 12:10 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue loses Sindelar, Moore for trip to No. 12 Penn St.

By Michael Marot Sep. 30, 2019 01:12 PM EDT

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) heads to the end zone past Purdue cornerback Dedrick Mackey (1) after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Gophers follow near-perfect script in 38-31 win at Purdue

By Michael Marot Sep. 28, 2019 07:14 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against TCU in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue continues to play waiting game on Sindelar's status

By Michael Marot Sep. 23, 2019 01:33 PM EDT

Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) celebrates a Purdue defensive stop against Vanderbilt during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Purdue defeated Vanderbilt 42-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
TCU promises to be ready for either Purdue quarterback

By Michael Marot Sep. 13, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar (2) throws against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Sindelar's concussion could force Purdue to make QB change

By Michael Marot Sep. 09, 2019 03:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Purdue coach Jeff Brohm, center, leads his team onto the field for the the team's NCAA college football game in the Music City Bowl against Auburn in Nashville, Tenn. Brohm knows he has a young team. "We have a lot to prove." Coming off breakout freshman seasons, Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore and Nevada running back Toa Taua headline Friday night's non-conference opener on the edge of the Sierra where both third-year coaches are anxious to turn the corner on rebuilding efforts. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Brohm wants Purdue to be more aggressive following loss

By Michael Marot Sep. 02, 2019 03:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore carries the ball against Auburn in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game, in Nashville, Tenn. Moore, who is being tabbed as a Heisman Trophy candidate after his breakout freshman season. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Purdue's revamped offense getting ready for 1st real test

By Michael Marot Aug. 26, 2019 06:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2017, file photo, Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar (2) throws against Arizona during the first half of the Foster Farms Bowl NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif. For the first time in three years, Elijah Sindelar isn’t battling his close friend, David Blough, for the starting quarterback job. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
With Brohm back, Purdue's hopes remain on the rise

By Michael Marot Aug. 13, 2019 02:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas, right, intercepts a pass from Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski which was intended for wide receiver Bo Melton, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Piscataway, N.J. Thomas' career highlight is returning a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown against Notre Dame. Now, in 2019, he gets his opportunity at corner, where he was a four-star recruit and one of the nation’s top prospects in 2016. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
14 Big Ten football players poised to break out in the fall

By Eric Olson Apr. 19, 2019 11:16 AM EDT

Auburn players celebrate after defeating Purdue to win the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Stidham, Auburn throttle Purdue 63-14 at Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 28, 2018 05:20 PM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Binjimen Victor (9) drops a catch in front of Purdue cornerback Tim Cason (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue's perseverance on full display as wins pile up

By Michael Marot Oct. 22, 2018 02:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Purdue's Rondale Moore races to the end zone for a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Now the true freshman from southern Indiana, who starred at Brohm’s high school alma mater in Louisville, needs to prove his record-breaking debut was no fluke. (John Terhune/Journal & Courier via AP, File)/Journal & Courier via AP)
Boilermakers may have found receiving answer in Moore

By Michael Marot Sep. 03, 2018 10:05 AM EDT