{
  "id": 12515486,
  "title": "Former Spartan excelling with Big Ten foe in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/former-spartan-excelling-with-big-ten-foe-in-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T01:29:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-spartan-excelling-big-ten-012920033.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Michigan State safety Justin Denson Jr. is thriving with the Purdue Boilermakers in the 2026 Big Ten season. The transfer from MSU to Purdue this offseason has paid off for Denson, who is excelling on the field. In his first season with the Boilermakers, Denson has been one of the highest-rated players according to PFF, showcasing his elite tackling abilities. Against Notre Dame and Illinois, Denson has earned PFF tackling grades of 84.4 and 80.2, respectively. Remarkably, he has not missed a single tackle in both games, highlighting his consistency and strong performance. With 28 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss this season, Denson has established himself as one of the Boilermakers' top tacklers. #Purdue Safety Justin Denson Jr. continues to make an impact in the Big Ten conference.",
  "summary": "A former Spartan defensive back is excelling for a Big Ten foe in 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Michigan State safety Justin Denson Jr. transferred to Purdue Boilermakers.",
    "Denson excels with 28 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss this season.",
    "PFF rates Denson's tackling as 84.4 and 80.2 in games against Notre Dame and Illinois."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}