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Devin Mockobee rushed for 102 yards and a late touchdown to pad Purdue's lead, and the Boilermakers defense fueled yet another takedown of a ranked opponent in a 20-10 victory over No. 21 Minnesota on Saturday. Cam Allen had two of Purdue's three interceptions of Tanner Morgan, one in the end zone in the second quarter and another in the closing minutes. Quarterback Aidan O'Connell returned from a one-game injury absence for the Boilermakers (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) and bounced back from two first-half interceptions to direct two drives for scores in the final 5 minutes. With star Mohamed Ibrahim held out after what appeared to be a minor ankle injury in Minnesota's previous game, the Gophers (4-1, 1-1) were stifled on the ground for just 47 yards on 26 attempts. After so many shootouts between these teams over the years, the defenses ruled the day and the Boilermakers got the better of it to stop a four-game losing streak to Minnesota.

The Spoilermakers is more like it. They beat No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 Michigan State last season and three ranked teams in 2018. This time, they knocked off a Gophers team that outscored its first four opponents 183-24. The only other teams in the FBS that hadn't trailed entering this week were Georgia and Washington. The Boilermakers had three turnovers and three three-and-outs over seven straight scoreless possessions, until O'Connell found a rhythm on a 70-yard march midway through the fourth quarter that set up Mitchell Fineran's second field goal of the game for a 13-10 lead with 4:57 left. Charlie Jones, who had 41 catches and seven touchdowns over the first four games to lead the FBS, had six receptions for 55 yards. Jones caught a 28-yard pass on the drive to get the Boilermakers in prime position to pull ahead. - Purdue/AP College Football

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FS Cam Allen, Purdue
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09/24/22 - Austin Burton, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-3, 212 (DS#46 QB) + More +

Austin Burton threw two touchdown passes in the first half and finished with three while leading Purdue to a badly-needed 28-26 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday. Burton made his first career start with the Boilermakers (2-2, 0-1 Big Ten) after the Big Ten's leading passer, Aidan O'Connell, was ruled out with an undisclosed injury. Florida Atlantic (2-3, 1-0 Conference USA) has lost 27 straight to Power Five teams since beating Minnesota in September 2007, largely because of Burton and Purdue receiver Charlie Jones.

The two hooked up for touchdowns on their first and final possessions of the first half, the second a 12-yarder to give Purdue a 14-13 lead with 18 seconds left. Purdue never trailed again. But the Owls sure didn't make it easy. After Dylan Downing scored on a 2-yard run to extend the Boilermakers lead to 21-13, Florida Atlantic turned Burton's only interception into a 16-yard TD pass from N'Kosi Perry to Lajohntay Wester to make it 21-20. Burton answered with his third scoring pass, a 4-yarder to TJ Sheffield and Perry made it 28-26 with a 5-yard TD pass to Wester. But a trick play on the 2-point conversion - a pass from Perry to Wester to the end zone was picked off by Cam Allen to preserve the lead. - Purdue/AP College Football

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QB Austin Burton, Purdue
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09/15/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-3, 210 (DS#7 QB) + More +

Purdue is headed to Syracuse this weekend after bouncing back from a dramatic season-opening loss to Penn State with a resounding 56-0 trouncing of Indiana State. Boilermaker quarterback Aidan O'Connell has completed 60.3 percent of his passes for 576 yards with 5 touchdowns...Tough wide receiver Charlie Jones, college level Cooper Kupp look-alike, has 21 catches for 286 yards for 4 TDs. Their measurables are misleading because this is one of college football's most entertaining pass-catch tandems. - Frank Cooney, NFL Draft Scout

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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09/15/22 - Jalen Graham, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-2, 226 (DS#28 OLB) + More +

Purdue's top defensive playmaker - Jalen Graham, a rare talent who can play at all three levels and effectively against the run and the pass - is sidelined up to four weeks with a tibia impact fracture suffered against Penn State. He finished that game and tried to practice last week. He is the type of safety/linebacker that NFL teams covet. - Frank Cooney, NFL Draft Scout

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OLB Jalen Graham, Purdue
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09/15/22 - Jalen Graham, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-2, 226 (DS#28 OLB) + More +

Purdue will be without one of its best defenders in one of its most important positions for at least the next few games. Senior defensive back Jalen Graham suffered a tibia impact fracture in the Boilermakers' season opener against Penn State that will take him out of playing for what is expected to be Purdue's next two or three games, local media reported before Saturday's game. The injury prevented him from playing against Indiana State and could sideline him against Syracuse, Florida Atlantic and potentially Minnesota. - Purdue Exponent

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OLB Jalen Graham, Purdue
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09/10/22 - Charlie Jones, rSr/2023, Purdue, 5-11, 176 (DS#14 WR) + More +

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell and receiver Charlie Jones appear to be in perfect sync. The childhood friends hooked up for three first-half touchdowns in their second college game together, and then watched the rest of the Boilermakers' 56-0 victory over Indiana State on Saturday. Jones caught nine passes for 133 yards in his second straight 100-yard game since transferring to Purdue from Iowa. O'Connell went 17 of 19 for 211 yards and four scores while moving past Scott Campbell and into sixth on the school list for passing TDs. The first walk-on to earn Purdue's starting quarterback job now has 48 TD passes.

The combination of O'Connell and Jones has looked virtually unstoppable so far, connecting 21 times for 286 yards and four scores this season. "I came here, obviously, for the offense and I like what I'm seeing so far," said Jones, who has already matched last season's reception total. "Definitely, it was a good move." The Sycamores (1-1) fell to 0-6 all-time against the Boilermakers (1-1), and it didn't Purdue long to take control. Cam Allen recovered a fumble on the game's first snap and four plays later King Doerue scored on a 4-yard TD run. Jones stiff-armed a defender on his way to a 7-yard TD catch and O'Connell found Paul Piferi for a 26-yard score on the next two series. O'Connell closed out the half with TD passes of 36 and 5 yards to Jones to make it 35-0. - Purdue/AP College Football

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WR Charlie Jones, Purdue
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09/01/22 - Tony Grimes, rSr/2026, Purdue, 6-1, 195 (DS#66 CB) + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 72. Tony Grimes, CB, North Carolina, Junior. Notable 2021 stat: 47 tackles (36 solo). Last year's ranking: 80. Grimes was supposed to still be in high school when he first stepped onto the field for North Carolina in 2020. After reclassifying during the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down high school football in his home state of Virginia, Grimes quickly developed into one of the ACC's most gifted corners as a true freshman. The 2021 season saw some regression -- no TDs allowed in 2020, four in 2021 -- but he still held opposing QBs to less than 50% completions while breaking up nine passes. - ESPN.com

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CB Tony Grimes, Purdue
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08/31/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-3, 210 (DS#7 QB) + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 89. Aidan O'Connell, QB, Purdue, Senior. Notable 2021 stats: 3,712 yards, 28 TDs. Last year's ranking: NR. O'Connell started nine games at quarterback for Purdue in 2021. He guided Jeff Brohm's team to top-five upsets of both Iowa and Michigan State. O'Connell was named All-Big Ten second team after throwing for 3,712 yards and 28 touchdowns as a fifth-year senior. He threw for at least 300 yards six times last season. - ESPN.com

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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08/29/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-3, 210 (DS#7 QB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON WUERFFEL TROPHY (COMMUNITY SERVICE) WATCHLIST: Aidan O'Connell, Purdue, Sr., QB,...Since he arrived on campus, O'Connell has helped with the annual Special Olympics Camp. He has also coached Tippy Stars Baseball, a special needs summer baseball program. Making trips to the Boys and Girls Club, O'Connell has spent time there as a mentor to the children. He continues to be a role model for youth by reading to students at local elementary schools, emphasizing the importance of reading and academics overall.

O'Connell has extended his service beyond the local community, providing an impact in different parts of the world. As one of the leaders of Purdue's Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) chapter, the Boilermaker quarterback has joined the organization on two mission trips to South Africa. O'Connell spent time at an orphanage, interacting with children and providing a friendly face to brighten their day. While there, he put up a playground fence and also helped with a variety of other landscape projects. - Purdue Football

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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08/29/22 - Hudson Card, rSr/2025, Purdue, 6-2, 200 (DS#31 QB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON JOHNNY UNITAS GOLDEN ARM AWARD WATCH LIST: Hudson Card, Texas,...A third-year quarterback who enrolled at UT in January 2020 ... has played in 10 games with two starts ... made his collegiate debut versus UTEP in the 2020 season opener ... earned Academic All-Big 12 First Team honors in 2021 … was an All-American and two-time all-state honoree in high school ... participated in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game ... earned honorable mention Academic All-State honors as a senior ... a four-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (spring 2020, fall 2020, spring 2021, fall 2021). - Texas Football

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QB Hudson Card, Purdue
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08/27/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-3, 210 (DS#7 QB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON MANNING AWARD PRESEASON WATCH LIST: Aidan O'Connell, Sr., Purdue,...O'Connell was a Second Team All-Big Ten honoree by the conference coaches and media, the first Purdue quarterback to be named to one of the first two All-Big Ten teams since Kyle Orton in 2004. Despite splitting time at the start of the season, O'Connell threw for 3,712 yards (11th nationally) and 28 touchdowns (17th nationally). He completed 71.8 percent of his passes, setting a new school record for completion percentage and ranking fourth in the country. - Purdue Football

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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08/17/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-3, 210 (DS#7 QB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON ALLSTATE AFCA GOOD WORKS TEAM NOMINEE: Aidan O'Connell, Purdue University,... Despite splitting time at the start of the 2021 season, O'Connell threw for 3,712 yards (11th nationally) and 28 touchdowns (17th nationally). He completed 71.8 percent of his passes, setting a new school record for completion percentage and ranking fourth in the country. O'Connell also completed 26.3 passes per game to rank sixth nationally. The gunslinger produced six 300-yard games, the third-most in a single season and the first Purdue quarterback to accomplish the feat since Curtis Painter in 2007. - Purdue Football

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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08/10/22 - Hudson Card, rSr/2025, Purdue, 6-2, 200 (DS#31 QB) + More +

Texas' No. 18 ranking in the first USA Today coaches poll wasn't a surprise but the first-place vote definitely raised eyebrows. "It wasn't me," said Steve Sarkisian, who doesn't have a vote. Sarkisian is more motivated by the fourth-place vote in the Big 12 media poll. "We've got a lot of work to do," he said. He reiterated that after a less-than perfect full practice Tuesday, when the passing game seems a bit out of sync. Why? It's not solely up to quarterbacks Hudson Card, Quinn Ewers and Maalik Murphy. And it's not totally dependent on receivers Xavier Worthy, Isaiah Neyor, Agiye Hall and Jordan Whittington. "I think it's in concert together," Sarkisian said. "One is you have to recognize (defensive) coverage. We really push and strive our guys to get them to understand football, know whether it's man coverage or zone coverage. Is it two-deep coverage? So, If the receivers recognize and understand the defense and the quarterbacks react in kind, Sarkisian's offense will produce. - Austin American Statesman

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QB Hudson Card, Purdue
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08/06/22 - Charlie Jones, rSr/2023, Purdue, 5-11, 176 (DS#14 WR) + More +

Iowa transfer Charlie Jones will help the Boilermakers. A lot. Jones flashed plenty of athletic ability in drills and was involved in the return game. "Charlie can play football," coach Jeff Brohm said. "We're going to use him a lot of different ways on the outside, on the inside and returning kicks. He's got good receiving skills, he can run good routes, and he understands football. He definitely will be a big factor for us." - Journal and Courier

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WR Charlie Jones, Purdue
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08/03/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue, 6-3, 210 (DS#7 QB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON WALTER CAMP PLAYER OF YEAR PLAYER TO WATCH: Aidan O'Connell, QB, senior, Purdue,...O'Connell earned a spot on the watch list after putting together a memorable 2021 campaign. The Purdue signal caller was a Second Team All-Big Ten honoree by the conference coaches and media, the first Purdue quarterback to be named to one of the first two All-Big Ten teams since Kyle Orton in 2004. Despite splitting time at the start of the season, O'Connell threw for 3,712 yards (11th nationally) and 28 touchdowns (17th nationally). He completed 71.8 percent of his passes, setting a new school record for completion percentage and ranking fourth in the country. - Purdue Football

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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