Berkeley, Ca- Just too much Orange for the California Golden Bears to handle at California Memorial Stadium. Syracuse took down the Cal Bears 33-25 with a balance attack.
Cal scored 17 second half points looking for a comeback victory that fell short after a Fernando Mendoza threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jonathan Brady with 1:01 left in the game. On the next play an onside kick by Cal was unsuccessful.
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Kyle McCord threw for 323 yards on Cal defense with a touchdown on 29/46 passes. The Orange targeted 7 different receivers with Oronde Gadsen II lead with 109yards for 8 catches. Now LeQuint Allen caught the touchdown along with 3 passes for 25-yards.
Ground game was a bright sport for coach Willcox with Jaivian Thomas scoring a touchdown on 75-yard burst in the 2nd quarter. Jaydn Ott carried most of the running load with 11 carries for 78-yards and a touchdown of his own.
“I mean, they had four 4th downs, was at the, I believe the first half. They can, every fourth down they went for they converted,” said Cal coach Justin Wilcox, “So we weren’t able to get off the field. We held them to a couple of field goal tries.”
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For Syracuse the Cal defense saw a steady amount of LeQuint Allen who carried the football 23 times for 109-yards with 2 touchdowns for the game.
This victory has Syracuse in the driver seat with two games to go leading up to ACC championships. Both of these games will be at home against UCON and Miami who is ranked #11 in the country this week.
Cal has two more opportunities to reach 6 wins to be bowl eligible, with a game at home vs Stanford and finishing on the road at #13 SMU.
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“We need to win games and we got to it’s our job to find ways to win games and ultimately that’s my responsibility,” said Wilcox, “And we didn’t do it today.”
Seattle, WA- The Washington Huskies protect their house on the water with a 31-19 victory over UCLA under the Friday night lights. The Huskies won all their home games this season at Husky Stadium.
A balance attack was the key for the Huskies to pull away from the Bruins. Running back Jonah Coleman carried the rushing load with 21 carries for 95 yards with 2 touchdowns on the ground. He jumped on the scoreboard in the 1st quarter with 15-yard scamper into the endzone.
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The Bruins running game was cooled off by Huskies defense and being behind in the stick didn’t allow time to establish the run which had been the team’s identity along with a defense flying around. TJ Harden had 13 carries with only 33 total yards and 6 catches for 79 yards to lead pass catching.
“We’ve got to be better and that starts with me getting these guys going, getting them in and out of the huddle,” UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers said. “Just focusing on how every play is the most important. It just comes down to me making those throws and moving those chains.”
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Washington quarterback Will Rogers was tasked to just manage the game as he through for 115 yards 13/21 with a touchdown along with almost costly two interceptions. The twist is UCLA starter Ethan Garbers who threw for 267 yards with 2 touchdowns chasing the lead.
Most remember Garbers arrival as freshman to Washington with this senior class of Huskies who stuck it out. He chose to look for a better fit by transferring to Westwood and seeking something different.
A familiar name to Bruins is Washington Keleki Latu who caught a 8 yard touchdown in the first half that game the Huskies the lead and never looked back after that. His older brother was a defense end that was NFL first round draft pick now playing on Sundays.
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“I’m not going to make any excuses for us,” UCLA coach DeShaun Foster said. “We just weren’t at our best and it hurts when you know you can come out and play a little bit better than you did, you know?” The Huskies with tonight’s victory is Bowl Eligible under first year coach Jedd Fisch. Now on the other side UCLA first year coach will have to win their last two home games verses crosstown rival USC and then Fresno St.
Los Angeles, CA – It’s not 7pm on Friday, but it’s noontime and JuJu Watkins turned up with her teammates as she broke another program and NCAA record. Achieving her 1000th career point and becoming the fastest collegiate women’s player to score in less than 40 games. USC celebrated their house party during homecoming weekend including the birthdays of Rayah Marshall and Vivian Iwuchukwu while garnering their second win of the week. USC got a little trouble for their double duty game, serving as a game and practice. Coach Gottlieb said, “I think Santa Clara is a really good basketball team and they challenged us with actions that were harder to guard.
Broncos played twice as good as Women of Troy previous home opponents, holding USC to under 90 points and breaking 35 to lose only by 31. USC didn’t have the Broncos in the first half and Santa Clara didn’t have Trojans by the second half as JuJu heated up, sinking an off the dribble jumper for her 19th game point and record-shattering 1000th point. USC’s KiKi Iriafen and Marshall got into the action, which he Broncos had no answer for their inside and outside game, respectively. “I think the emphasis was honing into the details and noticed they were doubling me, so I took what the defense gave me,” Iriafen explained in the postgame conference. JuJu and KiKi both combined for half of their team points leading them into a 4-0 record and handing the Broncos (2-1), another undefeated team, their first loss of the season as a parting gift.
Santa Clara remained within 12 points for most of the first half, not giving USC starters room to rest or even take their gas off the pedal. Reclaiming their party, Malia Samuels and Kennedy Smith turned up their half court defense with ball pressure that got the crowd revved up while stretching the lead to over 20 points. Santa Clara had 23 turnovers but had a couple of players who were able to penetrate the USC defense. Coach Gottlieb mentioned during postgame the play of Santa Clara’s Olivia Pollerd scoring in double figures despite holding her below her season average.
“With our team everyday, we’re trying to get better because we are so far away from where we want to be,” Coach Gottlieb commenced. Shifting their focus to next week’s showdown against Notre Dame, USC knows preparation from this week’s two home game blowouts and an opportunity to practice a week before tipoff could add up to a successful game plan. “I think I don’t take anything for granted. I am blessed to be in this position. Very grateful for the coaching staff, my teammates and couldn’t do it[scoring 1000 points] without them, JuJu affirmed, “it’s something to build off and now get ready for our next game.”
Los Angeles, CA – The USC women’s basketball team set a program record with 124 points to defeat CSUN by 85 points, setting another program record for largest margin of victory. Completing this historic game night which was like dinner and a movie was the acknowledgment of USC women’s basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb winning her 300th career game. USC continued to defend their homecourt in the midst of a 4-game homestand as they moved to 3-0 while delivering CSUN their first loss of the season (2-1).
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Opening the game on a 12-2 run, led by returning lead scorer, JuJu Watkins, played most of the night as a server rather than sous chef. She dished out 9 assists while still scoring 21 points on a slightly off shooting night. When asked in postgame about Watkins’ passing up shots to involve her teammates more, Coach Gottleib responded with it was natural for Watkins rather than intentional, “What I talk to her over and over is making the right play. To me I think all of us have a trust with everyone’s [strengths],” Coach Gottleib said.
Watkins’ teammates received her passing as a vote of confidence, as the bench cooked up 56 points to balance out the night. Finishing off a high scoring game with a high field goal percentage, shooting over 60 percent and close to 50 percent from beyond the arc, was not a fairytale ending for CSUN’s defense. Despite CSUN packing in the paint, daring USC to shoot outside the perimeter, did not offer up the results of a noble contender.
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Malia Samuels and Kiki Iriafen, heated up from the 3-point line it seemed each time CSUN thought USC would cool down their hot shooting. Ignited earlier in the game by Kennedy Smith and Talia Von Oelhoffen, seven Lady Trojans scored in double figures, including Kayleigh Heckel leading all scorers off the bench. CSUN broke the scoring smorgasbord with back-to-back triples from Lainin Dahlin, only to make USC bleed a little before coming back with another scoring run led by USC Sophomore, Aaliyah Gayles.
As starters left room for dessert, USC’s bench continued to force turnovers including back-to-back steals and assists from Gayles. Gayles broke the double digit score with her own jumper to make the crowd erupt as USC entered into the 100s. Coach Gottleib rotated the remaining of the bench in the game, for the entire 13-player roster to taste action without showing no mercy in a lop-sided battle.
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Combination of rosters, buffet of jump shots, and constant defensive intensity, USC did not lose sight of Coach Gottleib’s message and the team’s mission. “I thought that I am very transparent with the messaging. I thought against Cal-Poly, we let off the gas sometimes and we did much better in this game,” Coach Gottleib said as she expressed gratitude for a fun, milestone victory.
Purdue Boilermakers vs Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on, November 09, 2024. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
Columbus, OH– In the iconic setting of “The Horseshoe,” the Purdue Boilermakers faced a familiar challenge: taking down the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes. Despite falling behind early, Purdue aimed to channel their 2018 magic and pull off a stunning upset.
Purdue leaned heavily on its rushing attack early, with Devin Mockobee leading the way, gaining 67 yards on 9 carries in the first half. Despite the strong start, he would finish with just 73 yards on 13 carries as Ohio State’s defense tightened.
Purdue Boilermakers vs Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on, November 09, 2024. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard wasn’t interested in a repeat of 2018’s upset. Taking control from the start, he used both his arm and legs to keep Purdue in check, amassing three first-half touchdowns.
Kicking things off in the first quarter, Ohio State’s Will Howard opened the scoring with a rushing touchdown, setting the tone for the Buckeyes’ dominant performance.
Keeping Purdue’s defense on its heels, Howard struck again in the second quarter, connecting with Gee Scott Jr. for his second touchdown. Just before halftime—and with Purdue searching for momentum—Howard found true freshman Jeremiah Smith in the end zone, crushing any hopes of a comeback. By halftime, Ohio State held a decisive 21-0 lead, showcasing dominance on both sides of the ball.
Coming out of halftime, Purdue’s defense held strong. The Buckeyes mounted a long, 13-play, 6-minute drive but were limited to a field goal, pushing their lead to 24-0.
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On Purdue’s opening drive of the half, Jaron Tibbs gave fans a glimmer of hope with a spectacular catch. Initially ruled incomplete, the call was overturned by officials. A fourth-down pass interference penalty on Ohio State extended Purdue’s drive, giving them a chance to score. However, a miscommunication between quarterback Hudson Card and his receiver led to an interception by Lathan Ransom.
Ransom’s interception quickly translated into points, as TreVeyon Henderson rushed in a touchdown for Ohio State. Moments later, OSU defensive end JT Tuimoloau stripped the ball from Purdue running back Reggie Love III, allowing Jack Sawyer to scoop it up and score.
The third quarter unraveled quickly for the Boilermakers, who had possession for less than four minutes due to multiple turnovers. Ohio State’s relentless defense turned these mistakes into more points, pushing their lead to 38-0 by the start of the fourth quarter.
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“I just wish we could have pushed the ball downfield a little more,” said Purdue head coach Ryan Walters, reflecting on the Boilermakers’ struggles. Hudson Card ended the day with just 108 passing yards, completing 9 of 19 passes with one interception, as Purdue was shut out for the second time in three games.
Ohio State sealed the dominant 45-0 win with a final fourth-quarter touchdown pass from Will Howard to Emeka Egbuka, bringing Howard’s total to 260 yards, three passing touchdowns, and one rushing score. Purdue now faces another challenge at home against top-ten-ranked Penn State, while Ohio State will take their momentum on the road to face Northwestern.
EUGENE, OR – The No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks remain unbeaten (10-0) following their 39-18 victory over the Maryland Terrapins in a game that was closer than the final score would suggest after committing 12 penalties for 95 yards on the night.
Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning described Saturday’s game as a “Poor performance” in reference to the amount of penalties against the Ducks, and went on to say “We didn’t play clean. I don’t know if we were distracted or if we weren’t focused… [it’s] definitely something for us to attack and clean up”.
Despite their costly penalties, it was the Oregon defense that ultimately made the difference Saturday where they held Maryland to 7/19 on third down conversions, forced 3 total turnovers, and recorded 6 pass breakups.
Early in the second quarter Oregon star defensive end Jordan Burch got pressure on Maryland quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. and was able to force a fumble which was recovered by Brandon Johnson and ran back for a 42-yard touchdown extending Oregon’s lead at 14-3.
The highlight of the night came in the third quarter when Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel set the all-time FBS record for most career touchdowns at 179. The record setting touchdown came in an unusual way, as Gabriel found offensive tackle, Gernorris Wilson, for a 3-yard touchdown.
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Despite stalling out at times, Gabriel was able to lead the Ducks to points when he needed to. On the night Gabriel completed 23/24 attempts for 183 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Regardless of the unusually low completion percentage and yardage total for Gabriel, the Ducks are more than happy to walk away with another victory at home. Big Ten wins are difficult no matter the opponent. Gabriel stated after the game that “You have to bring your A game every week, and I didn’t think we did that. That starts with me”.
The Ducks, who were already without wide receiver Tez Bryant, look to have escaped two additional injuries after Jordan Burch and Jordan James left with injuries and did not return. The Ducks will hope to get healthy before heading to the University of Wisconsin next week to take on the 5-4 Badgers.
Pasadena, CA- In one of their most dominant defensive performances on the season, the UCLA Bruins picked up a come from behind victory on Friday night vs. Iowa to secure UCLA head coach Deshaun Foster’s first career win at the Rose Bowl.
The Bruins put together a 17-point first half to propel them to a 20-17 win vs. the Hawkeyes.
Foster said the improvement from his team has been inspiring to him as a coach.
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“It feels good. I got the game ball. These are way better than when I was playing. It’s way more exciting to get these game balls now. You can’t put it into words. It’s similar to when I got hired. But I’m a Bruin, and it was bothering me when we were losing. I’m not somebody that takes that lightly, and I just continued to push and push, and these guys never fought against me. There was never any turmoil on the team. They all just knew what we had to do, and I’m just glad I have a mature team who accepted the challenge.”
The Bruins out-rushed the Hawkeyes 211-80 as the Iowa defense had no response for what UCLA was doing on the ground.
Bruins running back TJ Harden had his best game of the season, running for a season-high 125 yards on 20 carries. It’s the first 100 yard performance of the season from Harden.
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Harden said he knew that he was due for a big game vs. Iowa this week.
“Going into this game, I knew I had to have a game like this. We saw a few things from their defense and we had the opportunity to run the ball against them,” he said.
Foster, a former running back and running back coach himself, said that he’s seen massive improvements from the UCLA run game throughout each week of the season.
“More just executing. It’s been getting better each week. It wasn’t just all of a sudden we just came out there and it came together. It’s been getting better each week. I just think we had a little bit of juice, and they were fired up for the challenge. We went up against the No. 2 rushing offense in the country. I think they took pride in wanting to outrush them, and we did that,” Foster added.
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It was an ugly start to the game as UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers threw back-to-back interceptions to start the game for the Bruins offense. Meanwhile, Iowa took advantage of both turnovers and quickly started the game with a 10-0 lead before the first quarter ended.
The Bruins would string together their most impressive quarter of play in the season when they scored on all but one drive in the second quarter to take the lead 17-10.
Iowa would struggle through the second half, putting up only one touchdown in the fourth quarter to tie the game, but a 27-yard field goal by Mateen Bhaghani would seal the deal as UCLA would hold on to survive.
With the win, UCLA now sits at 4-5, with three games left to play. With games coming up vs. USC and Fresno State, two teams who have been trending down in recent week, Foster could have a chance to lead UCLA to a bowl game in his first season at the helm after facing a 1-5 start to the season.
SAN DIEGO, CA –– Devon Dampier threw for 175 yards and one touchdown and rushed for 127 yards to carry the New MexicoLobos (4-6, 3-3 Mountain West Conference) 21-16 victory over the San Diego State Aztecs (3-6, 2-2) Friday night at Snapdragon Stadium before 21,832.
New Mexico put up 475 yards, with Eli Sanders running for 173 yards and two touchdowns. Dampier completed passes to six different receivers.
“This game did not have the results that any of us were hoping for,” said SDSU coach Sean Lewis, “Not what the players and I worked so hard for.”
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Both teams were 2-6 last season. New Mexico lost the prior nine games against the Aztecs coming in. Four of the previous five Aztec games have been decided by five points or fewer.
At halftime, New Mexico led 14-13. On the Lobos’ second possession, Sanders capped a 99-yard drive with a 51-yard touchdown. On the second play on their third possession, he raced ahead for a 68-yard touchdown to give New Mexico a 14-3 first-quarter lead.
The Aztecs roared back in the second quarter with a 31-yard Gabriel Plascencia field goal, and Danny O’Neil found Marquez Cooper for a 5-yard touchdown to bring San Diego State within 14-13 at the half.
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San Diego scored 13 unanswered points to take a 16-14 lead with a 28-yard Plascencia third-quarter field goal.
On the ensuing possession, New Mexico’s Dampier connected with Ryan Davis for an 8-yard touchdown for the game’s final score with 13:07 left to play in the contest.
Half of the Aztec possessions resulted in a punt.
Dampier was 16 of 24 for 175 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions for the Lobos and carried 16 times for 127 yards. Sanders carried 16 times for 173 yards and two touchdowns.
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San Diego’s O’Neil was 26 of 41 for 195 with one touchdown. Cooper carried 35 times for 123 yards and caught three passes for six yards and one touchdown. Jordan Napier caught nine passes for 63 yards.
“So we have to do a much better job in that area. The kids battled all the way through again.” said Lewis
Up Next:
New Mexico will host Washington State on Nov. 16th.
The Aztecs will travel to Las Vegas to face UNLV on Nov. 16t
Westwood, CA – The UCLA men’s basketball team opened their season with an emphatic 85-50 win over Rider on Monday night at the Pauley Pavilion.
It’s a new year for the Bruins as they have brought in a nearly entirely new roster into Westwood. The Bruins featured four new starters in their starting lineup, including a transfer guard from crosstown rivals USC in Kobe Johnson.
Johnson was all over the court for UCLA as he finished the game 12 points, eight rebounds, and two steals.
“I was brought here to bring that energy, that leadership and grittiness…I’m just trying to do whatever I can to help this team win, I want to leave a mark with this team and this history,” Johnson said.
The other transfer guard who made his UCLA debut in the starting lineup was Skyy Clark. The Illinois transfer had a tough time scoring as he was plagued with foul trouble throughout the game. Clark had only three points, but added a game-high of seven assists to make up for it.
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said that despite the off night from Clark, he doesn’t expect him to have too many games where he is slow to get going offensively.
“Skyy Clark is probably our best shooter every day. He got in foul trouble tonight, so he never really got going. We have a lot of guys that can shoot the ball on this team, so we don’t need to turn the ball over. We should not turn the ball over because we don’t need anybody to do too much on this team,” Cronin added. “There is just no need to take a hard shot.”
Cronin said that after a big roster turnover like the Bruins went through during the offseason, the team was bound to have a few mistakes during their season opener.
“We are still growing, but again I think everyone is going to through it. Every coach is probably saying this right now,” Cronin said. “We start four transfers and we are probably par for the course for 80% of the country. So you have to grow together, get in comfort zones together.”
UCLA got going from the jump as forward Tyler Bilodeau, a transfer from Oregon State, scored early and often for the Bruins in the first half. Bilodeau finished with a game-high of 18 points as UCLA took advantage of the size mismatch down low.
The Bruins would jump out to a 19-point lead at the half as UCLA shot 48 percent from the field in the opening half. The offensive success carried into the second half where UCLA wouldn’t run up the score on the Broncs, but would keep their foot on the pedal as the cruised to another 40 point half to put Rider away.
UCLA will have a short break before taking on New Mexico on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada. The game will be broadcasted on the CBS Sports Network and tip-off is at 8 p.m.
Northwestern Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on, November 02, 2024. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
West Lafayette – Purdue’s return home to a sold-out Ross-Ade Stadium Saturday afternoon marked their first Saturday game since late September, setting the stage for an electric matchup against Northwestern. The game opened as a defensive battle, with both teams struggling to put points on the board. But as the first quarter unfolded, each side began showing flashes of offensive prowess. Purdue’s quarterback, Hudson Card, connected with CJ Smith on a 32-yard play, though it only led to a field goal. Northwestern’s Joseph Himon II broke through with a 51-yard touchdown run, giving the Wildcats a 10-3 lead by the second quarter.
Purdue’s defense came up big when Antonio Stevens intercepted a pass early in the second, sparking the Boilermakers’ offense. Northwestern, however, kept pushing forward, balancing their offense by alternating quarterbacks and relying on a strong ground game, with Himon II and Cam Porter each scoring in the first half.
Northwestern Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on, November 02, 2024. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
In line with Coach Ryan Walters’ promise, both Card and freshman Ryan Browne took snaps. Card finished the half 10-17 with 141 yards and a touchdown, while Browne’s limited passing attempts were offset by his running ability. Just before halftime, Card found Jahmal Edrine for a touchdown, bringing Purdue within striking distance at 17-10 Northwestern.
Returning from halftime, both Purdue and Northwestern looked sluggish, with each team punting on their first possession as defensive units held strong. Purdue, usually effective on the ground, struggled to find momentum, tallying fewer than 40 rushing yards well into the game. Despite these setbacks, the Boilermakers stayed within reach.
A pivotal moment came when a Northwestern defender’s facemask penalty on what seemed like a surefire sack gave Purdue an automatic first down, shifting momentum in their favor. On the very next play, Hudson Card capitalized, connecting with Jahmal Edrine for a 28-yard gain that placed Purdue in scoring position.
Northwestern Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on, November 02, 2024. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
However, the Boilermakers couldn’t fully exploit Northwestern’s mistake. Settling for a field goal, Purdue closed the gap to 17-13 late in the third quarter, setting up a high-stakes fourth quarter to determine the game’s outcome.
Despite Northwestern’s control, Purdue’s defense held firm, allowing only two rushing touchdowns by Carter and Himon II throughout the game. The Boilermaker defense kept the game within reach, giving their offense a chance to respond.
Northwestern controlled the game’s tempo, dominating time of possession and adding only two field goals, the last of which came late in the fourth quarter, giving them a 20-13 lead. Despite this, credit goes to Purdue’s defense for containing the Wildcats, allowing only two rushing touchdowns from Carter and Himon II.
On the subsequent drive, Hudson Card rallied the Boilermakers, skillfully dismantling the Northwestern defense. He connected with Jahmal Edrine on a toe-tapping sideline catch, placing Purdue inside the 20-yard line and setting up a potential game-tying opportunity.
A clever trick play added excitement when receiver Shamar Rigby came in motion, took the snap, and threw a pass to Jaron Tibbs, igniting the crowd and securing a crucial first down. The game reached a fever pitch when Devin Mockobee, initially thought to be down, powered through the defense to rumble into the end zone, tying the game at 20-20 with just minutes left in regulation.
Northwestern Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on, November 02, 2024. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
After four quarters of intense football, the game extended into overtime, where Purdue had the first possession. In a bold move, the Boilermakers opted to go for it on fourth down but came up short instead of settling for a field goal. This decision proved costly as Northwestern’s defense incurred an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, pushing the Wildcats back 15 yards.
However, Northwestern quickly regrouped. On their first play, Porter caught a pass and dashed for an 18-yard gain, putting the Wildcats back in the game. Moments later, Himon II was left wide open in the end zone, securing the victory for Northwestern with a 26-20 finish in dramatic fashion.
Looking ahead, Purdue will face a challenging road game against Ohio State, while Northwestern enjoys a much-needed bye week to recover and regroup.
