{
  "id": 17496805,
  "title": "Wallace's big rushing day leads Penn State over Purdue 31-17, 1st Big Ten win under Matt Campbell",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/wallaces-big-rushing-day-leads-penn-state-over-purdue-31-17-1st-big-17496805",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T23:48:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wallaces-big-rushing-day-leads-234815754.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Cam Wallace delivered a blockbuster rushing performance, accumulating 135 yards and a touchdown, as Penn State defeated Purdue 31-17 on Saturday, marking their first Big Ten victory under coach Matt Campbell. Running mates Rocco Becht and Carson Hansen added to the Penn State's scoring, while Becht connected a touchdown pass to Andrew Rappleyea. This triumph ended a four-game losing skid, with the Nittany Lions now holding a 12-4 edge in the all-time series. Penn State exploited Purdue's underwhelming defense, which found itself ranked 119th in the nation entering the contest. The Nittany Lions, who had not amassed 100 rushing yards in a Big Ten game since their loss to Wisconsin, amassed 269 yards on the ground, registering a 5.3-yard average per carry. Rappleyea scored on a short touchdown reception from Becht after the Boilermakers' opening drive. Wallace's 40-yard run on the following drive helped extend Penn State's lead to 14-7. With the Boilermakers (3-5, 2-3) seeking their first win against Penn State since 2004, they responded with a 33-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Browne to Xavier Townshend. Jalil Hall tied the score at 14-14 following a blocked punt return by Hall 31 yards into Penn State territory with 8:52 remaining in the first half. Despite the Boilermakers' efforts, they were unable to regain control, and Penn State marched 65 yards before Hansen sprinted over the goal line from a yard out, extending the Nittany Lions' lead to 21-14 at halftime. In the third quarter, Jamison Patton intercepted a pass from Browne inside the Penn State 20-yard line, setting up a 44-yard field goal by Hunter Barker, extending the lead to 24-14. Wallace continued to make his presence felt throughout the third quarter, contributing 40 of the offense's 85 yards on the ground, which ultimately sealed the victory with under 10 minutes left on the clock. Jacobo Echeverria Lozano's 49-yard field goal cut the lead to 31-17, but Purdue couldn't mount any further offensive challenges.",
  "summary": "(AP) — Cam Wallace ran for 135 yards with a touchdown, and Penn State beat Purdue 31-17 on Saturday for its first Big Ten win of the Matt Campbell era.Rocco Becht and Carson Hansen ran for scores, and Becht threw a touchdown to Andrew Rappleyea for the Nittany Lions (4-4, 1-4 Big Ten), who snapped a four-game losing streak with their 12th straight win in the series.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Wallace’s big rushing day leads Penn State over Purdue 31-17, 1st Big Ten win under Matt Campbell",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/wallaces-big-rushing-day-leads-penn-state-over-purdue-31-17-1st-big",
        "published": "2026-10-31T23:49:19.000Z"
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  "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."
}