Penn State breaks 4-game losing streak by running over Purdue
STATE COLLEGE – On a gorgeous Halloween afternoon, Penn State masqueraded as a team that’s strong at the line of scrimmage. The Nittany Lions battered Purdue up front on both sides of the football and rolled to a 31-17 victory Saturday at Beaver Stadium, giving Matt Campbell his first Big Ten coaching win. “Those are the things we really worked on the last two weeks, running the ball and ...
On a beautiful Halloween afternoon, Penn State silenced its four-game losing streak by dominating Purdue, 31-17, at Beaver Stadium. Coach Matt Campbell finally tasted a Big Ten coaching win on Saturday. The Nittany Lions showcased their prowess in both rushing and defending the run. Running back Cam Wallace, who hadn't played an offensive snap in the last three contests, rushed for a career-high 135 yards and a touchdown. Carson Hansen contributed 96 yards on the ground and a score.
The Lions outgained Purdue by a considerable 282 yards and controlled the clock by more than a 2-to-1 margin. Their rushing attack was on fire, breaking a three-game dry spell against Michigan, USC, and Northwestern. Wide receivers Chase Sowell and Koby Howard were absent due to injury. Despite some missteps, including a questionable roughing-the-passer call and a missed catch on a bomb, Penn State managed to prevail. Their victory marked their first win over Purdue since a 55-13 drubbing on September 19.
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