Aidan O'Connell
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

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. Fleck believes keeping an open line of communication is the key to allowing him to redshirt a player without resistance, and avoid having an athlete make the decision himself. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 5 Penn St., No. 13 Minnesota set for clash of unbeatens

By Eric Olson Nov. 07, 2019 03:00 AM 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 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

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

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