Elijah Brown's 3 TD passes help Washington end 3-game skid with 38-26 victory over Purdue

In a thrilling matchup between Washington and Purdue, the Huskies ended their three-game losing streak with a 38-26 victory. Quarterback Elijah Brown played a pivotal role in the win, throwing for 302 yards and three touchdowns. Washington took an early lead in the fourth quarter with a 31-20 score, thanks to Brown's 4-yard touchdown pass to Dezmen Roebuck.

Purdue narrowed the gap to 31-26 with Ryan Browne's 8-yard touchdown pass, but their 2-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful. Trey Cooley made a significant contribution with a 53-yard touchdown run, extending Washington's lead to 38-26 with 10 minutes remaining in the game. The Huskies secured their victory with a crucial 1-yard touchdown run by Brian Bonner Jr. with 27 seconds left in the fourth quarter, which followed a crucial roughing the passer penalty on Purdue.

Washington dominated in total yards, with a significant 488-371 advantage. Despite running for 195 yards in their previous game against Minnesota, Purdue's Fame Ijeboi was limited to 19 yards on 13 carries. Teammate Antonio Harris managed 65 yards, mostly on a 59-yard run. The Boilermakers will now need to win three of their final five games to become bowl eligible.