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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 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

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

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

Vanderbilt quarterback Riley Neal (6) throws against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Sindelar's 5 passing TDs help Purdue top Vanderbilt

By Mark Ambrogi Sep. 07, 2019 04:09 PM EDT

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

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