{
  "id": 17528389,
  "title": "Penn State breaks 4-game losing streak by running over Purdue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/penn-state-breaks-4-game-losing-streak-by-running-over-purdue",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T03:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/penn-state-breaks-4-game-035100942.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nThe 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.",
  "summary": "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 ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Penn State ends 4-game losing streak with 31-17 victory over Purdue",
    "Cam Wallace rushes for 135 yards and a touchdown, career-high",
    "Lions outgain Purdue by 282 yards, control clock 2-to-1"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Reigniting a dominant rushing attack provides the Nittany Lions with the necessary momentum to escape a losing skid and secure a much-needed conference victory.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}