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

Elijah Brown led Washington to a 38-26 victory over Purdue, ending a three-game losing streak. Brown completed 302 yards and threw three touchdown passes. The Huskies took an early 31-20 lead in the fourth quarter on a 4-yard touchdown pass to Dezmen Roebuck. Purdue narrowed the deficit to 31-26 on Ryan Browne's 8-yard TD pass, but failed on a 2-point conversion attempt.

Trey Cooley's 53-yard touchdown run gave Washington a 38-26 lead with 10:30 left in the fourth quarter. Cooley had 113 yards on eight carries. A crucial penalty, a roughing the passer call on an incomplete pass on third down-and-10 with Purdue on the 10-yard line, helped the Huskies gain a first down. Two plays later, Brian Bonner Jr. scored on a 1-yard run to secure the win.

Washington held a 488-371 advantage in total yards. Purdue's Fame Ijeboi ran for 195 yards in the previous game against Minnesota but was limited to 19 yards on 13 carries. Antonio Harris had 65 yards, mostly on a 59-yard run. Purdue must now win three of their last five games to become bowl eligible.