ncaaf Game Recap
Wildcats vs Boilermakers Final: 19-0 - Recap
Purdue was shut out 19-0 on Saturday, stymied by a Northwestern defense that led the team to victory at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
Northwestern was a favorite by -3.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 47.5.
Joseph Himon II rushed for 87 yards, while Caleb Komolafe added 67 yards in the win. Griffin Wilde and Hayden Eligon II added 47 and 43 receiving yards respectively.
Malachi Thomas rushed for 34 yards for Purdue, while Devin Mockobee added 28 yards. Malachi Singleton threw for 187 yards for the Boilermakers, while receivers Devin Mockobee and Corey Smith had 52 and 48 yards respectively.
Purdue was outgained by Northwestern 364-305 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-11 by the Wildcats.
The time of possession battle favored Northwestern as their offense was on the field for 37:39, longer than the 22:21 of their opponents.
Northwestern heads into a Week 9 battle against Nebraska. Purdue, meanwhile, will have their next action against Rutgers.