{
  "id": 5348640,
  "title": "Purdue opens 2026 season trying to a snap 10-game losing streak when it takes on Indiana State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/purdue-opens-2026-season-trying-to-a-snap-10-game-losing-streak-when",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T14:49:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/03/purdue-opens-2026-season-trying-to-a-snap-10-game-losing-streak-when-it-takes-on-indiana-state"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Purdue football team kicks off its 2026 season with the daunting task of breaking a 10-game losing streak against Indiana State on Friday at 7 p.m. ET. Indiana State enters the game with a record of 0-1, while Purdue is looking to turn things around following a 2-10 season that culminated with a 56-3 loss to eventual national champion Indiana.\n\nPurdue's offense is currently averaging 346.0 yards per game, ranking 74th in the FCS and 100th in the FBS. The team's passing game, spearheaded by quarterback Elijah Owens, has thrown for 288 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, with a completion percentage of 71.9%. On the ground, running back Ryan Browne has contributed significantly with 2,153 passing yards, nine touchdowns, and ten interceptions, a completion rate of 58.9%.\n\nReceiving duties for Purdue are handled by Michael Jackson II, who has made 63 catches for 570 yards and one touchdown. Indiana State's offense has been limited to 342.8 yards per game, placing them 100th in the FBS. Quarterback Ryan Browne has thrown for 2,153 yards and 9 touchdowns, but also has 10 interceptions, with a completion percentage of 58.9%.\n\nThe game comes just a week after Indiana State suffered a 23-21 loss to Southeast Missouri State in their season opener. Purdue's final game of the previous season ended with a 56-3 defeat against Indiana, the eventual national champion. Indiana State is set to begin their conference play on September 12 against Eastern Illinois.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Purdue opens 2026 season aiming to break 10-game losing streak against Indiana State",
    "Indiana State enters game with 0-1 record, Purdue seeks turnaround after 2-10 season",
    "Purdue offense averages 346.0 yards per game, 74th in FCS and 100th in FBS"
  ],
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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."
}