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Purdue Defeats Maryland 40-14 - Recap
Purdue's aerial attack produced 420 yards and the Boilermakers produced a 40-14 victory over Maryland on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Boilermakers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 53.0.
Jack Plummer completed 33 of 41 pass attempts for 420 yards for the Boilermakers in the win.
Tyrrell Pigrome rushed for 107 yards for Maryland, while Javon Leake added 79 yards. Tyrrell Pigrome threw for 218 yards for the Terrapins, while receivers Dontay Demus Jr. and Javon Leake had 105 and 33 yards respectively.
Maryland was outgained by Purdue 547-403 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-15 by the Boilermakers.
The time of possession battle favored Purdue as their offense was on the field for 37:06, longer than the 22:54 of their opponents.
Purdue looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Iowa. Maryland will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Indiana.