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Purdue (3-3, 1-2) at #8/9 Nebraska (6-0, 3-0)
When: Saturday, October 22 | 2:30 p.m. (CT)
Where: Memorial Stadium | Lincoln, Nebraska
TV: ABC / ESPN2 (Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Dr. Jerry Punch)
Radio: Husker Sports Network (Greg Sharpe, Matt Davison, Brenden Stai)
Satellite Radio: Sirius (Ch. 81) | XM (Ch. 81)
Internet Broadcast: Huskers.com
Nebraska returns home to Lincoln on Saturday afternoon when the Huskers play host to Purdue in a Big Ten West Division matchup. The Huskers are 6-0 on the 2016 season, including 3-0 in Big Ten play following a 27-22 win at Indiana on Saturday. Nebraska once again used a strong fourth quarter to put the game away, scoring 10 points in the final period, while controlling the ball for more than 11 minutes. The 6-0 start is Nebraska's best since the 2001 Huskers opened the season with an 11-0 record. Nebraska has also won seven straight games overall, also the Huskers' longest winning streak since 2001.
The Huskers' road win at Indiana helped Nebraska move up to No. 8 in the Associated Press Poll and stay at No. 9 in the USA Today Coaches Poll. The AP ranking is Nebraska's highest since being ranked fifth in the AP Poll in mid-October in 2010.
Purdue will come to Lincoln with a 3-3 record, including a 1-2 Big Ten mark following a 49-35 loss to Iowa Saturday in West Lafayette. The Boilermakers offense has been strong in recent weeks, gaining better than 450 yards in three of their past four games. Boilermaker quarterback David Blough leads the Big Ten in total offense, averaging better than 300 yards per game.
Series History
The all-time series between Nebraska and Purdue is tied 2-2. Prior to the schools' first meeting as Big Ten foes in 2013, Nebraska and Purdue had only met once, back in 1958. Nebraska is 1-0 in games played in Lincoln.
1958 - Purdue 28, Nebraska 0 (West Lafayette)
2013 - Nebraska 44, Purdue 7 (West Lafayette)
2014 - #17 Nebraska 35, Purdue 14 (Lincoln)
2015 - Purdue 55, Nebraska 45 (West Lafayette)
Nebraska Finishes First Half of Season Unblemished
Nebraska has navigated the first half of its 2016 schedule with a perfect 6-0 record. The 6-0 record is Nebraska's first since opening the 2001 season with an 11-0 mark. Nebraska is one of 11 remaining undefeated teams in the FBS ranks, including nine in Power Five conferences.
- Nebraska had previously opened the 2003, 2010 and 2014 seasons with 5-0 records, but dropped its sixth game
- Nebraska has won seven straight games overall, including last year's bowl victory. The seven-game win streak is also NU's longest streak since its 13-game win streak spanning 2000 and 2001. Nebraska had four six-game winning streaks between 2008 and 2014
- The Huskers are 3-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since joining the Big Ten in 2011. The 3-0 conference start is Nebraska's first since 2006 when NU opened Big 12 play with a 3-0 record.
- Nebraska has won three straight Big Ten Conference road games, marking NU's longest conference road winning streak since winning four straight Big Ten games away from Lincoln spanning the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
- Nebraska's 9-1 record over the past 10 games is its best since winning nine of its final 10 regular season games in the 2012 season. The last time Nebraska won 10 of 11 games at any point was spanning the 2009 and 2010 seasons, when the Huskers won 11 of 12 games.
- Nebraska's 9-1 record in the past 10 games makes the Huskers one of 10 teams in the FBS with a 9-1 or better record in the past 10 games. Only Alabama has a 10-0 record in that stretch.
FBS Best Records Past 10 Games
Alabama (10-0)
Nebraska (9-1)
Michigan (9-1)
Ohio State (9-1)
Clemson (9-1)
Houston (9-1)
San Diego State (9-1)
Washington (9-1)
Western Michigan (9-1)
West Virginia (9-1)
Huskers Hammering Foes in Fourth Quarter
Nebraska has proven to be a dominant fourth-quarter team in 2016. Nebraska owns a nation-best 75-point advantage in fourth-quarter scoring this year.
- In Nebraska's win at Indiana, the Huskers scored 10 fourth-quarter points to secure a victory. NU outgained Indiana 150-80 in the final quarter and held the ball for 11:16.
- Against Illinois, Nebraska had a 149-18 advantage in yards in the final quarter. The Huskers also had a 6-0 advantage in first downs and held the ball for 10:59.
- Nebraska's 88 fourth-quarter points rank fourth nationally in points in the final quarter. The 13 points allowed are fifth in the nation.
- The Huskers' 75-point fourth-quarter advantage is the best in the nation in that category.
4th-Quarter Scoring Margin (FBS)
Nebraska +75
Arizona State +60
TCU +59
Ohio State +55
Michigan +53
- Nebraska averages an impressive 9:58 in time of possession in the final quarter.
- Nebraska dominates on the ground in the fourth quarter, averaging 87.3 rushing yards in the fourth quarter to 20.7 for the opposition. Five of six NU foes have rushed for 10 or fewer yards in the fourth quarter.
The Huskers have also dominated the opening quarter of games this season, outscoring the opposition 45-8 in the first quarter, allowing only a touchdown by Oregon. Nebraska jumped to a 17-0 lead at Indiana in the first quarter.
About Purdue
- Purdue owns an all-time record of 601-548-48 in 129 seasons
- Purdue has won 12 conference titles, including eight Big Ten championships (1918, 1929, 1931, 1932, 1943, 1952, 1967, 2000)
- The Boilermakers have been to 17 bowl games and have a 9-8 record in those games
- Purdue is 3-3 on the season and 1-2 in conference play this year
- The Boilermakers won their last Big Ten road game, 34-31 in overtime at Illinois, two weeks ago
- The Boilermakers boast the Big Ten's top passing attack, averaging 305.5 yards per game
- Purdue ranks 15th nationally in third-down conversions (49%) but the Boilermakers are last in third down-conversion defense (52%)
- Purdue's defensive coordinator is former Husker assistant coach Ross Els.
Three Boilermakers to Watch
QB - David Blough
- leads the Big Ten in passing yards (1,756), passing yards per game (292.7), completions per game (24.7) and total offense (302.7)
- Completed 30-of-59 passes last week against Iowa, throwing for 458 yards and five touchdowns
- Completed 28-of-43 passes for 274 yards and four touchdowns and rushed 10 times for 82 yards and one score last year vs. Nebraska
DE - Devin Panfil
- Leads Purdue with 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks
- Ranks fourth in the Big Ten in sacks
- Had 2.0 sacks last week vs Iowa
WR - Deangelo Yancey
- Has made 24 catches for 391 yards with three touchdowns this season
- Ranks in the top 10 among Big Ten receivers in receiving yards (9th), receiving touchdowns (8th) and yards per catch (8th, 16.3)
- Had five catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns last year vs. Nebraska
About Purdue Interim Head Coach Gerad Parker
Sunday, Purdue fired head coach Darrell Hazell and named Gerard Parker interim head coach. Parker has spent the past four seasons at Purdue as receivers coach and recruiting coordinator. This is his first role as a head coach. Prior to Purdue, he spent time at Kentucky as a GA coach (2007), Tennesse-Martin (2008-10) and Marshall (2011-12). Parker is an alum of the University of Kentucky where he played wide receiver for the Wildcats from 2001 through 2004.
2016 Purdue Boilermakers Schedule/Results (3-3, 1-2)
Eastern Kentucky (W 45-24)
Cincinnati (L 20-38)
---Bye Week---
Nevada (W 24-14)
at Maryland (L 7-50)
at Illinois (W 34-31 OT)
Iowa (L 35-49)
at Nebraska
Penn State
at Minnesota
Northwestern
Wisconsin
at Indiana
Last Week: Iowa 49, Purdue 35
With the loss to Iowa, Purdue failed to win back-to-back games for the first time in the Darrell Hazell era, and this game ultimately proved to be his final game at the school. With the loss, Hazell ended his Purdue career with a record of 9-33 and 3-24 in Big Ten play. Iowa jumped out of the gate early, scoring touchdowns on five of its first six possessions, on its way to winning a school-record ninth consecutive road game. Iowa raced out to a 42-7 lead before Purdue found some offensive success against Iowa's backups in the fourth quarter, but Purdue never seriously threatened the Hawkeyes in the contest. Iowa outgained Purdue in the contest 520 yards (155 pass, 365 rush) to 505 yards (458 pass, 47 rush). Purdue had one turnover in the game. For Iowa, C.J. Beathard was 10-of-17 for 140 yards with 2 TDs. The Hawkeyes had a pair of 100-yard rushers in Akrum Wadley (14 carries, 170 yards, 1 TD) and LeShun Daniels (24 carries, 156 yards, 2 TD). Riley McCarron was the top Iowa receiver with four catches for 74 yards and a score. For Purdue, David Blough was 30-of-60 for 458 yards and 5 TD with 1 INT. Markell Jones rushed nine times for 33 yards on the ground. Cole Herdman (7 rec, 104 yards, 1TD), DeAngelo Yancey (2 rec, 92 yards, 1 TD) and Brycen Hopkins (3 rec, 80 yards, 2 TD) led the way in the receiving department in the loss.
Last Year: Purdue 55, Nebraska 45
Darrell Hazell picked up his first Big Ten home win in his career as Purdue upset Nebraska 55-45 in West Lafyette. Freshman quarterback David Blough, in just his fifth collegiate start, had a big game in the air and on the ground to lead the Boilermakers to the win over the Huskers. Cornerback Anthony Brown intercepted three Nebraska passes to snap a nine-game losing streak for Purdue. Nebraska played without starting quarterback Tommy Armstrong, who sat out with a foot injury and turned to junior Ryker Fyfe, who was intercepted four times, including three times by Brown. Nebraska found themselves down by as much as 26 points and could never come back, despite a 29-point fourth quarter performance by the Huskers. Purdue led 21-9 at the half, and Nebraska cut the lead to 21-16 early in the second half, but Purdue scored 21 in the third quarter and another 13 in the final stanza to hold the Huskers off. Nebraska outgained Purdue in the contest 484 yards (407 pass, 77 rush) to 457 yards (274 pass, 183 rush). Nebraska committed five turnovers in the game, while Purdue committed none. David Blough was 28-of-43 for 274 yards with 4 TDs and no interceptions while also rushing 10 times for 82 yards and a score. Markell Jones also rushed 23 times for 92 yards and 2 TDs. DeAngelo Yancey was the top receiver with five catches for 111 yards and 2 TDs. For Nebraska, Ryker Fyfe was 29-of-48 for 407 yards with 4 TDs and 4 INTs. Terrell Newby was the leading rusher with 10 carries for 56 yards. Jordan Westerkamp led Nebraska in receiving with nine catches for 123 yards and a TD, while Brandon Reilly added five catches for 88 yards and a score as well.
Purdue (3-3, 1-2) at #8/9 Nebraska (6-0, 3-0)
When: Saturday, October 22 | 2:30 p.m. (CT)
Where: Memorial Stadium | Lincoln, Nebraska
TV: ABC / ESPN2 (Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Dr. Jerry Punch)
Radio: Husker Sports Network (Greg Sharpe, Matt Davison, Brenden Stai)
Satellite Radio: Sirius (Ch. 81) | XM (Ch. 81)
Internet Broadcast: Huskers.com
Nebraska returns home to Lincoln on Saturday afternoon when the Huskers play host to Purdue in a Big Ten West Division matchup. The Huskers are 6-0 on the 2016 season, including 3-0 in Big Ten play following a 27-22 win at Indiana on Saturday. Nebraska once again used a strong fourth quarter to put the game away, scoring 10 points in the final period, while controlling the ball for more than 11 minutes. The 6-0 start is Nebraska's best since the 2001 Huskers opened the season with an 11-0 record. Nebraska has also won seven straight games overall, also the Huskers' longest winning streak since 2001.
The Huskers' road win at Indiana helped Nebraska move up to No. 8 in the Associated Press Poll and stay at No. 9 in the USA Today Coaches Poll. The AP ranking is Nebraska's highest since being ranked fifth in the AP Poll in mid-October in 2010.
Purdue will come to Lincoln with a 3-3 record, including a 1-2 Big Ten mark following a 49-35 loss to Iowa Saturday in West Lafayette. The Boilermakers offense has been strong in recent weeks, gaining better than 450 yards in three of their past four games. Boilermaker quarterback David Blough leads the Big Ten in total offense, averaging better than 300 yards per game.
Series History
The all-time series between Nebraska and Purdue is tied 2-2. Prior to the schools' first meeting as Big Ten foes in 2013, Nebraska and Purdue had only met once, back in 1958. Nebraska is 1-0 in games played in Lincoln.
1958 - Purdue 28, Nebraska 0 (West Lafayette)
2013 - Nebraska 44, Purdue 7 (West Lafayette)
2014 - #17 Nebraska 35, Purdue 14 (Lincoln)
2015 - Purdue 55, Nebraska 45 (West Lafayette)
Nebraska Finishes First Half of Season Unblemished
Nebraska has navigated the first half of its 2016 schedule with a perfect 6-0 record. The 6-0 record is Nebraska's first since opening the 2001 season with an 11-0 mark. Nebraska is one of 11 remaining undefeated teams in the FBS ranks, including nine in Power Five conferences.
- Nebraska had previously opened the 2003, 2010 and 2014 seasons with 5-0 records, but dropped its sixth game
- Nebraska has won seven straight games overall, including last year's bowl victory. The seven-game win streak is also NU's longest streak since its 13-game win streak spanning 2000 and 2001. Nebraska had four six-game winning streaks between 2008 and 2014
- The Huskers are 3-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since joining the Big Ten in 2011. The 3-0 conference start is Nebraska's first since 2006 when NU opened Big 12 play with a 3-0 record.
- Nebraska has won three straight Big Ten Conference road games, marking NU's longest conference road winning streak since winning four straight Big Ten games away from Lincoln spanning the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
- Nebraska's 9-1 record over the past 10 games is its best since winning nine of its final 10 regular season games in the 2012 season. The last time Nebraska won 10 of 11 games at any point was spanning the 2009 and 2010 seasons, when the Huskers won 11 of 12 games.
- Nebraska's 9-1 record in the past 10 games makes the Huskers one of 10 teams in the FBS with a 9-1 or better record in the past 10 games. Only Alabama has a 10-0 record in that stretch.
FBS Best Records Past 10 Games
Alabama (10-0)
Nebraska (9-1)
Michigan (9-1)
Ohio State (9-1)
Clemson (9-1)
Houston (9-1)
San Diego State (9-1)
Washington (9-1)
Western Michigan (9-1)
West Virginia (9-1)
Huskers Hammering Foes in Fourth Quarter
Nebraska has proven to be a dominant fourth-quarter team in 2016. Nebraska owns a nation-best 75-point advantage in fourth-quarter scoring this year.
- In Nebraska's win at Indiana, the Huskers scored 10 fourth-quarter points to secure a victory. NU outgained Indiana 150-80 in the final quarter and held the ball for 11:16.
- Against Illinois, Nebraska had a 149-18 advantage in yards in the final quarter. The Huskers also had a 6-0 advantage in first downs and held the ball for 10:59.
- Nebraska's 88 fourth-quarter points rank fourth nationally in points in the final quarter. The 13 points allowed are fifth in the nation.
- The Huskers' 75-point fourth-quarter advantage is the best in the nation in that category.
4th-Quarter Scoring Margin (FBS)
Nebraska +75
Arizona State +60
TCU +59
Ohio State +55
Michigan +53
- Nebraska averages an impressive 9:58 in time of possession in the final quarter.
- Nebraska dominates on the ground in the fourth quarter, averaging 87.3 rushing yards in the fourth quarter to 20.7 for the opposition. Five of six NU foes have rushed for 10 or fewer yards in the fourth quarter.
The Huskers have also dominated the opening quarter of games this season, outscoring the opposition 45-8 in the first quarter, allowing only a touchdown by Oregon. Nebraska jumped to a 17-0 lead at Indiana in the first quarter.
About Purdue
- Purdue owns an all-time record of 601-548-48 in 129 seasons
- Purdue has won 12 conference titles, including eight Big Ten championships (1918, 1929, 1931, 1932, 1943, 1952, 1967, 2000)
- The Boilermakers have been to 17 bowl games and have a 9-8 record in those games
- Purdue is 3-3 on the season and 1-2 in conference play this year
- The Boilermakers won their last Big Ten road game, 34-31 in overtime at Illinois, two weeks ago
- The Boilermakers boast the Big Ten's top passing attack, averaging 305.5 yards per game
- Purdue ranks 15th nationally in third-down conversions (49%) but the Boilermakers are last in third down-conversion defense (52%)
- Purdue's defensive coordinator is former Husker assistant coach Ross Els.
Three Boilermakers to Watch
QB - David Blough
- leads the Big Ten in passing yards (1,756), passing yards per game (292.7), completions per game (24.7) and total offense (302.7)
- Completed 30-of-59 passes last week against Iowa, throwing for 458 yards and five touchdowns
- Completed 28-of-43 passes for 274 yards and four touchdowns and rushed 10 times for 82 yards and one score last year vs. Nebraska
DE - Devin Panfil
- Leads Purdue with 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks
- Ranks fourth in the Big Ten in sacks
- Had 2.0 sacks last week vs Iowa
WR - Deangelo Yancey
- Has made 24 catches for 391 yards with three touchdowns this season
- Ranks in the top 10 among Big Ten receivers in receiving yards (9th), receiving touchdowns (8th) and yards per catch (8th, 16.3)
- Had five catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns last year vs. Nebraska
About Purdue Interim Head Coach Gerad Parker
Sunday, Purdue fired head coach Darrell Hazell and named Gerard Parker interim head coach. Parker has spent the past four seasons at Purdue as receivers coach and recruiting coordinator. This is his first role as a head coach. Prior to Purdue, he spent time at Kentucky as a GA coach (2007), Tennesse-Martin (2008-10) and Marshall (2011-12). Parker is an alum of the University of Kentucky where he played wide receiver for the Wildcats from 2001 through 2004.
2016 Purdue Boilermakers Schedule/Results (3-3, 1-2)
Eastern Kentucky (W 45-24)
Cincinnati (L 20-38)
---Bye Week---
Nevada (W 24-14)
at Maryland (L 7-50)
at Illinois (W 34-31 OT)
Iowa (L 35-49)
at Nebraska
Penn State
at Minnesota
Northwestern
Wisconsin
at Indiana
Last Week: Iowa 49, Purdue 35
With the loss to Iowa, Purdue failed to win back-to-back games for the first time in the Darrell Hazell era, and this game ultimately proved to be his final game at the school. With the loss, Hazell ended his Purdue career with a record of 9-33 and 3-24 in Big Ten play. Iowa jumped out of the gate early, scoring touchdowns on five of its first six possessions, on its way to winning a school-record ninth consecutive road game. Iowa raced out to a 42-7 lead before Purdue found some offensive success against Iowa's backups in the fourth quarter, but Purdue never seriously threatened the Hawkeyes in the contest. Iowa outgained Purdue in the contest 520 yards (155 pass, 365 rush) to 505 yards (458 pass, 47 rush). Purdue had one turnover in the game. For Iowa, C.J. Beathard was 10-of-17 for 140 yards with 2 TDs. The Hawkeyes had a pair of 100-yard rushers in Akrum Wadley (14 carries, 170 yards, 1 TD) and LeShun Daniels (24 carries, 156 yards, 2 TD). Riley McCarron was the top Iowa receiver with four catches for 74 yards and a score. For Purdue, David Blough was 30-of-60 for 458 yards and 5 TD with 1 INT. Markell Jones rushed nine times for 33 yards on the ground. Cole Herdman (7 rec, 104 yards, 1TD), DeAngelo Yancey (2 rec, 92 yards, 1 TD) and Brycen Hopkins (3 rec, 80 yards, 2 TD) led the way in the receiving department in the loss.
Last Year: Purdue 55, Nebraska 45
Darrell Hazell picked up his first Big Ten home win in his career as Purdue upset Nebraska 55-45 in West Lafyette. Freshman quarterback David Blough, in just his fifth collegiate start, had a big game in the air and on the ground to lead the Boilermakers to the win over the Huskers. Cornerback Anthony Brown intercepted three Nebraska passes to snap a nine-game losing streak for Purdue. Nebraska played without starting quarterback Tommy Armstrong, who sat out with a foot injury and turned to junior Ryker Fyfe, who was intercepted four times, including three times by Brown. Nebraska found themselves down by as much as 26 points and could never come back, despite a 29-point fourth quarter performance by the Huskers. Purdue led 21-9 at the half, and Nebraska cut the lead to 21-16 early in the second half, but Purdue scored 21 in the third quarter and another 13 in the final stanza to hold the Huskers off. Nebraska outgained Purdue in the contest 484 yards (407 pass, 77 rush) to 457 yards (274 pass, 183 rush). Nebraska committed five turnovers in the game, while Purdue committed none. David Blough was 28-of-43 for 274 yards with 4 TDs and no interceptions while also rushing 10 times for 82 yards and a score. Markell Jones also rushed 23 times for 92 yards and 2 TDs. DeAngelo Yancey was the top receiver with five catches for 111 yards and 2 TDs. For Nebraska, Ryker Fyfe was 29-of-48 for 407 yards with 4 TDs and 4 INTs. Terrell Newby was the leading rusher with 10 carries for 56 yards. Jordan Westerkamp led Nebraska in receiving with nine catches for 123 yards and a TD, while Brandon Reilly added five catches for 88 yards and a score as well.
