The Purdue football team enters its first Big Ten Conference matchup of the season against Nebraska today, with a current record of 1-2. The Boilermakers’ season began with a dominant 49-0 victory over Indiana State, but they have since faced consecutive defeats at the hands of Notre Dame and Oregon State.
The matchup against Nebraska, who holds a record of 3-1, is crucial for Purdue as they look to secure their second win of the season.
As the game unfolds, live updates will report on key moments, including Purdue’s impressive defense which has blocked two Nebraska field goals in the first half and critical plays that have defined the flow of the game.
Nebraska opened the scoring with a one-yard touchdown run by Dante Dowdell, putting them ahead with a score of 14-3 in the fourth quarter. Earlier, Jahmal Banks caught a six-yard touchdown reception to give Nebraska a 7-3 lead in the third quarter, following a lengthy drive that took 70 yards.
The first half ended scoreless with Nebraska making several attempts to capitalize on their drives, but they failed to score any points despite having multiple trips into Purdue territory. Purdue’s defense has been instrumental in preventing Nebraska from converting on scoring opportunities, including blocking kicks due to botched snaps.
As the game progresses, the focus will be on whether Purdue can harness their defensive prowess and make necessary adjustments to secure a victory against their conference rivals.
Today’s game is being broadcast live on Peacock, with kickoff scheduled for 12 p.m. ET at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. Historical context shows the teams are tied 6-6 in their past meetings, with the last contest favoring Purdue by a narrow margin.
Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for the latest developments as the Boilermakers aim to turn their season around and gain momentum heading into future games.