Brief
Washington ends three‑game skid with 38‑26 win over Purdue
Quarterback Elijah Brown accounted for 302 yards and three touchdowns in Washington's 38‑26 victory over Purdue on Oct. 16.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Elijah Brown threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns on Friday night, helping Washington (4‑3, 1‑3 Big Ten) break a three‑game losing streak with a 38‑26 win over Purdue (3‑4, 2‑2) in West Lafayette, Indiana.
What happened
Washington built a 31‑20 lead early in the fourth quarter on Brown’s 4‑yard touchdown pass to Dezmen Roebuck. Purdue narrowed the gap to 31‑26 on an 8‑yard TD pass from Ryan Browne, but a two‑point conversion failed. Trey Cooley then rushed 53 yards for a touchdown, extending the lead to 38‑26 with 10:30 left. Cooley finished with 113 yards on eight carries. A roughing‑the‑passer penalty gave Washington a first down at Purdue’s 10‑yard line before halftime, and Brian Bonner Jr. capped the scoring with a 1‑yard run with 27 seconds left.
What the reports add
The Associated Press report notes that Washington held a 488‑371 advantage in total yards. Purdue’s leading rusher, Fame Ijeboi, was limited to 19 yards on 13 carries after a 195‑yard game the week before. Antonio Harris contributed 65 yards, most on a 59‑yard run. A foot‑fault penalty recovered the ball on Washington’s 10‑yard line after a punt bounce.
What was said
The report states that Brown suffered an interception on the first play but Purdue could not capitalize. It also mentions that the Boilermakers must win three of their last five games to become bowl eligible.
How it came about
Washington’s next game is at Nebraska on Oct. 31 after a bye week, while Purdue travels to Penn State on the same date.
Key facts
- Elijah Brown threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Washington won 38‑26, ending a three‑game losing streak. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Trey Cooley rushed for 113 yards and a 53‑yard TD. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Washington held a 488‑371 total‑yard advantage. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Purdue must win three of its last five games to become bowl eligible. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Elijah Brown's 3 TD passes help Washington end 3-game skid with 38-26 victory over Purdue”
