2024-09-29 01:10:04
(This story has been updated with new information)
Purdue can’t hold off Nebraska forever. After somehow failing to score into the third quarter, the Cornhuskers pummel the Boilermakers in the second half in a 28-10 Big Ten victory.
Dylan Raiola completes 17-of-27 points for 257 yards and a touchdown, while Nebraska rushes for 161 yards and 2 scores. Nebraska also has a pick-6.
Hudson Card is 18-of-25 passing for 174 yards and a late touchdown, while Purdue rushes for 50 yards. Jaron Tibbs has 5 catches for 46 yards.
Nebraska got into Purdue territory on its first 7 possessions, yielding just 7 points. The Cornhuskers score 21 fourth-quarter points.
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Purdue scores a late touchdown
1:29 left 4Q: Hudson Card hits Leland Smith for a 15-yard touchdown. Nebraska 28, Purdue 10
Purdue throws a pick-six
5:38 left 4Q: John Bullock brings back the Hudson Card pass 29 yards. Nebraska 28, Purdue 3
Nebraska is up big against Purdue
6:13 left 4Q: Jacory Barney Jr. carries 25 yards around left end. Nebraska 21, Purdue 3
Nebraska extends lead on Purdue
10:34 left 4Q: Dante Dowdell takes it in from 1 yard on 4th-and-goal. Purdue hasn’t kept Nebraska out of its territory on any drive today. Nebraska 14, Purdue 3
Nebraska takes lead on Purdue
2:49 left 3Q: Jahmal Banks scores on a 6-yard pass from Dylan Raiola, capping a 70-yard drive. Purdue has 6 pass interference calls today. Nebraska 7, Purdue 3
Purdue takes lead on Nebraska
6:42 left 3Q: Spencer Porath connects on a 45-yard field goal to cap a 13-play drive that consumes more than 8 minutes. Hudson Card is 6-of-6 on the drive. Purdue 3, Nebraska 0
Halftime: Purdue 0, Nebraska 0
Nebraska has 6 trips into Purdue territory with 0 points to show for it. The Cornhuskers have 210 yards of offense to Purdue’s 91.
Two Cornhuskers field goal tries have had poor snaps and got blocked by Purdue. Nebraska is 0-of-3 on field goals, Purdue 0-of-1.
Both teams have had a touchdown pass called back by penalty.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola is 11-of-19 for 161 yards. Purdue’s Hudson Card is 5-of-9 for 52 yards.
Purdue blocks another Nebraska field goal
:03 left 2Q: This 32-yard John Hohl field goal try has another poor snap and a host of Boilers defenders get to it.
Nebraska stops Purdue again
7:47 left 2Q: The Cornhuskers start from their 27 after Purdue’s punt. Hudson Card connects with Jaron Tibbs for an apparent touchdown, but it’s negated by offensive pass interference. Purdue 0, Nebraska 0
Purdue blocks a Nebraska field goal
9:36 left 2Q: Nebraska has a poor snap/hold, and Damarjhe Lewis gets to the 44-yard try. Nebraska has been in Purdue territory on all four of its possessions and has not scored. Purdue 0, Nebraska 0
Purdue survives another Nebraska drive
14:45 left 2Q: Nebraska punts and Purdue takes over at its 10. A Nebraska touchdown on 4th-and-3 from the Purdue 22 is nullified by offensive pass interference. Huskers coach Matt Rhule is incensed by the call.
Through one quarter, Nebraska has 129 yards of offense and Purdue 57. Both teams missed a field goal try.
Purdue misses a field goal
3:34 left 1Q: Freshman Spencer Porath is wide ride from 39 yards. Hudson Card completes 2 passes for 32 yards on the drive. Purdue 0, Nebraska 0
Purdue holds off another Nebraska drive
8:50 left 1Q: Freshman John Kohl misses a 42-yard field goal try to the left. Nebraska had set up a play for 4th-and-1 at the Purdue 19, but jumped early. Purdue 0, Nebraska 0
Purdue stop Nebraska’s first drive
13:15 left 1Q: Receiver Jacory Barney Jr. runs for 31 yards into Purdue territory, but the Boilermakers force a punt. They will start from their 20.
Purdue football vs Nebraska time today
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 28
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette
What channel is Purdue vs Nebraska game on today?
- Streaming: Peacock
- Radio: Purdue Sports Radio Network – 96.5 FM in Lafayette, 1260 AM in Indianapolis
Purdue vs Nebraska will broadcast nationally on Peacock in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season. Jac Collinsworth and Michael Robinson will call the game from the booth at Ross-Ade Stadium, with Caroline Pineda reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include Peacock.
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Purdue vs Nebraska history
- Series record: Tied, 6-6
- Purdue’s last win: 10/15/22 (43-37)
- Nebraska’s last win: 10/28/23 (31-14)
Purdue vs Nebraska predictions
Purdue 27, Nebraska 26: “How will a freshman quarterback, even an especially talented one, fare in the face of Walters’ attacking defense? Markevious Bryant’s interception of Dylan Raiola on the Huskers’ final drive — the third for the Boilermakers secondary that day — seals a Big Ten-opening win.” – Purdue Insider Nathan Baird
Purdue vs Nebraska betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:
- Spread: Nebraska by 10
- Over/under: 47.5
- Moneyline: Nebraska -400, Purdue +310
Purdue vs Nebraska weather update
According to Weather.com, there is a 42% chance of rain in the afternoon. The high is expected to be 76 degrees.
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Purdue football schedule 2024
- Aug. 31: Indiana State (W, 49-0)
- Sept. 14: Notre Dame (L, 66-7)
- Sept. 21: at Oregon State (L, 38-21)
- Sept. 28: Nebraska, 12 p.m., Peacock
- Oct. 5: at Wisconsin, 12 p.m., BTN
- Oct. 12: at Illinois, TBA
- Oct. 18: Oregon, 8 p.m., Fox
- Nov. 2: Northwestern, TBA
- Nov. 9: at Ohio State, TBA
- Nov. 16: Penn State, TBA
- Nov. 22: at Michigan State, 8 p.m., Fox
- Nov. 30: at Indiana, TBA
- Record: 1-2
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Nebraska football schedule 2024
- Aug. 31: UTEP (W, 40-7)
- Sept. 7: Colorado (W, 28-10)
- Sept. 14: Northern Iowa (W, 34-3)
- Sept. 20: Illinois (L, 31-24)
- Sept. 28: at Purdue, 12 p.m., Peacock
- Oct. 5: Rutgers, 3 p.m., FS1
- Oct. 19: at Indiana, TBA
- Oct. 26: at Ohio State, TBA
- Nov. 2: UCLA, TBA
- Nov. 16: at USC, TBA
- Nov. 23: Wisconsin, TBA
- Nov. 29: at Iowa, 6:30 p.m., NBC/Peacock
- Record: 3-1
