Sept. 1: Purdue 52, Toledo 24

The Boilermakers outscored the Rockets in each quarter. Quarterback Curtis Painter threw for 244 yards and four touchdowns. Running back Kory Sheets led the Boilermaker’s running game with 90 yards and a touchdown. Purdue’s running game combined for 244 yards and two touchdowns.

Sept. 8: Purdue 52, E. Illinois 6

Purdue amassed 533 total yards of offense in its 46-point rout. Painter had 348 yards passing and six touchdowns. Wide receiver Dorian Bryant had 111 yards receiving and one touchdown. Tight end Dustin Keller had two receiving touchdowns.

Sept. 15: Purdue 45, CMU 22

The Boilermakers outscored the Chippewas 31-0 in the first half. Sheets had 144 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Painter had 360 yards passing and three touchdowns. The two teams combined for more than 1,000 yards of total offense.

Sept. 22: Purdue 45, Minnesota 31

For the fourth straight game, Purdue scored at least 45 points in the team’s win against the Golden Gophers. Kick returner Desmond Tardy started the game with a 95-yard kickoff return touchdown. Painter had 338 yards passing and three touchdowns, while Sheets had 111 rushing yards and a touchdown. Bryant had 150 yards receiving and two touchdowns.

Sept. 29: Purdue 33, Notre Dame 19

The Boilermakers finished off their non-conference schedule undefeated with a 14-point win against the Fighting Irish. Like many of Purdue’s early-season games, it jumped out to an early lead, 23-0. Painter had 252 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Sheets had 141 passing yards and a touchdown.

Oct. 6: Ohio State 23, Purdue 7

For the first time this season, Purdue scored fewer than 30 points in a game. The Boilermakers’ lone touchdown came with just 10 seconds remaining. Painter had 268 passing yards and a touchdown, while Keller had 101 yards receiving.

Oct. 13: Michigan 48, Purdue 21

Purdue allowed a season-high 48 points in its second consecutive loss. Purdue’s running game was held to just 39 yards. The team had four turnovers; two fumbles and two interceptions.

Oct. 20: Purdue 31, Iowa 6

Purdue picked up its second Big Ten win of the season and held its opponent to a season low-tying six points. Painter had 315 passing yards and three touchdowns. Bryant had 167 yards and two touchdowns.

Oct. 27: Purdue 35, Northwestern 17

A three-touchdown fourth quarter sparked a comeback win for Purdue. Purdue was led by running back Jaycen Taylor, who had 157 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Painter had 182 passing yards and two touchdowns.

Nov. 3: Penn State 26, Purdue 19

Penn State’s 14 points in the fourth quarter put it over the top and moved the Boilermakers back to .500 in the Big Ten. The Boilermakers’ lone touchdown came in the game’s first 14 seconds off a 98-yard kick return from Bryant. Kicker Chris Summers was four-for-four on field goals, including one from 50 yards.

Nov. 10: Michigan State 48, Purdue 31

The Spartans won a shootout against the Boilermakers that included more than 900 yards of total offense and 79 points. Painter had 344 passing yards and a touchdown. Sheets had 80 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Nov. 17: Indiana 27, Purdue 24

An Indiana field goal with 30 seconds left dropped the Boilermakers to 3-5 in the Big Ten. They lost their third straight and moved into a four way tie with Indiana, Michigan State and Northwestern for the second-worst record in the Big Ten. Painter had 281 passing yards and a touchdown.

Compiled by Staff Reporter Tim Ottusch.

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