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Best photos from Penn State’s blowout win at Purdue

Here are some of the best shots taken from Penn State’s latest win against the Boilermakers.

Penn State continueds to keep up its pace for a possible spot in the College Football Playoff with an easy road win at Purdue in Week 12. Penn State dominated the Boilermakers, 49-10, in a game highlighted by big plays from star players Drew Allar, Tyler Warren, and Abdul Carter. The Nittany Lions improved to 9-1 with the win and continued to be in a great position for hosting a possible first-round College Football Playoff game with just two games remaining in the regular season.

There were plenty of reasons to smile on this one, even if the quality of the opponent was one of the lowest Penn State will face this season.

Here are some of the best photos from Penn State’s lopsided win against the Boilermakers.

Penn State will be on the road next week when the Nittany Lions visit Minnesota. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. Minnesota had the week off after losing a road game at Rutgers in Week 11.

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Penn State steamrolls Purdue to move to 9-1, keep home playoff game hopes looking strong

Tyler Warren and Drew Allar lead Penn State to blow out win over lifeless Purdue to keep home playoff game in reach.

[autotag]Drew Allar[/autotag] threw three touchdowns and [autotag]Tyler Warren[/autotag] racked up 190 all-purpose yards with two touchdowns scored as Penn State easily took care of Purdue on the road on Saturday afternoon. Penn State’s 49-10 victory over the Boilermakers improved the Nittany Lions to 9-1 with two games remaining in the regular season. The win helps keep Penn State’s Big Ten title hopes alive for now and keeps them in a good position to host a first-round game in the upcoming College Football Playoff.

Penn State’s offense got off to a strong start with two long touchdown drives on their first two offensive series, including the game-opening drive. Allar completed a short touchdown pass to [autotag]Kaytron Allen[/autotag] to cap the opening drive of the game with a score and an early lead. On Penn State’s second possession, Allar then completed a pass to Warren for a 15-yard touchdown to go up 14-0. The second touchdown drive of the game covered a span of 93 yards.

[autotag]Nicholas Singleton[/autotag] gave Penn State a 21-3 lead in the third quarter with a 10-yard touchdown run immediately following a big gain through the air by Warren on a well-designed play. Warren took the snap and tossed it back to Allar on the right side of the field. Allar then completed a cross-field pass back to Warren, who took off for a big gain down the left sideline.

Purdue had a great shot to cut the early deficit to 14-7 but De’Nylon Morrissette caught a seemingly wide-open pass just outside of the Purdue endzone. It seemed he was confused by his spot on the field as he stood just outside the end zone’s markings where the sideline was painted the same color. Even if he got back inbounds though, he would have been flagged for stepping out of bounds before touching the football. Purdue settled for a field goal, and it would be the only points they put on the board until midway through the fourth quarter with the game well in hand.

The offense had a terrific game, but so did the defense. Not surprisingly, [autotag]Abdul Carter[/autotag] was the center of attention throughout the game with his pressure and speed leading to some big moments. Carter had five tackles, all solo, including two tackles for loss and a QB hurry. But it was a play he made chasing down a Purdue ball carrier that drew a big response from CBS broadcaster Gary Danielson. Carter shed a blocker as he came across the line of field and chased down C.J. Smith, who caught a short screen pass on the other side of the line. Carter brought him down from behind after blazing past the blocker.

With a 35-3 lead late in the third quarter, Penn State began taking out starters and focused on running the clock as much as possible. Beau Pribula enjoyed the moment with a 49-yard touchdown run and a late fourth-quarter touchdown pass of 24 yards to Luke Reynolds for some extra style points for the College Football Playoff selection committee to soak in.

Penn State will be on the road next week when the Nittany Lions visit Minnesota. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. Minnesota had the week off after losing a road game at Rutgers in Week 11. Penn State leads the all-time series with Minnesota 10-6 and won the most recent meeting with the Gophers in 2022, 45-17. But Penn State lost the last time it visited Minnesota in 2019, 31-26.

A win next week in Minnesota and Penn State would wrap up the regular season at home against Maryland knowing it will very likely be playing one more game in Beaver Stadium in December. But a win next week is probably essential to keep that hope going.

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Penn State vs. Purdue injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 12

All the latest updates and news on Penn State’s injury report ahead of a Week 12 game vs. Purdue.

After a big primetime victory in front of a whiteout crowd last weekend, Penn State looks to keep the good vibes rolling this week on the road against Purdue, a team with just one win all season. It would seem this would be a good week for the Nittany Lions to take a foot slightly off the gas pedal and rest some key players, but the Nittany Lions are caught in a position where it needs to continue racking up some style points to secure a potential first-round home game in the College Football Playoff while not risking any serious injuries to key players.

Penn State has some key players that have been banged up this season and in recent weeks, so it will be interesting to see how the team approached this afternoon’s Big Ten contest in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Big Ten teams are required to provide an updated player availability report two hours prior to kickoff. The information below will be updated once those reports go live from the Big Ten office.

Penn State injury report

OUT

  • Kevin Winston Jr.
  • Kaden Saunders
  • Cam Wallace
  • Keon Wylie
  • Zuriah Fisher
  • Andrew Rappleyea

Purdue injury report

OUT

  • Botros Alisandro
  • Damarjhe Lewis

QUESTIONABLE

  • Jamarius Dinkins
  • Mo Omonode

Nicholas Singleton injury update

Penn State star running back [autotag]Nicholas Singleton[/autotag] was taken out of last week’s game in the third quarter and he did not return to action. Singleton suffered what head coach [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] termed a short-term injury, and it is expected Singleton will be available and play Saturday against Purdue. The nature of the injury was undisclosed and Penn State went on to win last week’s game 35-6, so there may have been less of a push to get Singleton back in the game anyway. And even this week, if Singleton is available to go, it would not be shocking if Penn State lightens his workload a bit in a game the Nittany Lions should win handily.

Dani Dennis-Sutton injury update

[autotag]Dani Dennis-Sutton[/autotag] left the Wisconsin game three weeks ago with an injury and has been slowly working his way back to full strength. Dennis-Sutton played just five snaps two weeks ago against Ohio State and doubled that to 10 snaps last week against Washignton after being listed as questionable.

Coziah Izzard injury update

[autotag]Coziah Izzard[/autotag] was banged up two weeks ago against Ohio State and was listed as questionable for last week’s game against Washington. Izzard did not play in the game.

Penn State faces Purdue at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. The Nittany Lions are a four-touchdown favorite.

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Penn State schedule: Is Penn State playing today? 

Is Penn State playing today? Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come. 

Penn State will continue its journey to a possible spot in the College Football Playoff on Saturday afternoon in West Lafayette, Indiana when it faces the Purdue Boilermakers in Big Ten action this afternoon. All indications are this should be a virtual walkthrough for the Nittany Lions as they play the first of back-to-back road games in November.

Penn State won at home in a primetime game against Washington in front of a whiteout crowd last weekend. The 35-6 win was the perfect rebound win after taking its first loss of the season the previous week, and the win helped keep Penn State firmly among the top-ranked teams in the country according to the College Football Playoff selection committee. Penn State remains on course to potentially host a first-round playoff game in December but will likely have to win its final remaining games in the regular season to do so.

That work begins this afternoon with its road game at Purdue. You can watch the game at 3:30 p.m. on CBS, and Penn State is a massive favorite in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Penn State has dominated the all-time series with Purdue, with the majority of the meetings coming once the Nittany Lions joined the Big Ten. The Boilermakers should be no real test for Penn State with just one win this season, but Penn State cannot afford to take anything for granted with the selection committee watching closely in the final weeks of the season.

Here is a look at Penn State’s 2024 schedule with all results so far, and what games remain in the regular season.

Penn State 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31: at West Virginia (W, 34-12)
  • Sept. 7: Bowling Green (W, 34-27)
  • Sept. 21: Kent State (W, 56-0)
  • Sept. 28: Illinois (W, 21-7)
  • Oct. 5: UCLA (W, 27-11)
  • Oct. 12: at USC (W, 33-30 OT)
  • Oct. 26: at Wisconsin (W, 28-13)
  • Nov. 2: Ohio State (L, 20-13)
  • Nov. 9: Washington (W, 35-6)
  • Nov. 16: at Purdue
  • Nov. 23: at Minnesota
  • Nov. 30: Maryland
  • Record: 8-1

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Alabama basketball schedule: Are the Crimson Tide playing today? 

Is Alabama playing today? Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come. 

Friday night will mark the biggest game of the 2024-25 season so far for the Alabama Crimson Tide, as the nation’s No. 2 team travels to West Lafayette, Indiana for a Top 25 showdown against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Both of the Crimson Tide and Boilermakers made a Final Four appearance a year ago, with each program also ranking among the top programs in each’s respective conference.

The game between the Crimson Tide and Boilermakers will officially begin Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock. Alabama vs. Purdue will be played from Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Alabama Crimson Tide 2024-25 schedule

  • Nov. 4: vs. UNC Asheville (W, 110-54)
  • Nov. 8: vs. Arkansas State (W, 88-79)
  • Nov. 11: vs. McNeese State (W, 72-64)
  • Nov. 15: at Purdue
  • Nov. 20: vs. Illinois at C.M. Newton Classic in Birmingham, Alabama
  • Nov. 26-30: vs. Houston, Rutgers, Notre Dame at Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Dec. 4: at North Carolina in ACC/SEC Challenge
  • Dec. 14: vs. Creighton
  • Dec. 18: at North Dakota
  • Dec. 22: vs. Kent State
  • Dec. 29: vs. South Dakota State
  • Jan. 4: vs. Oklahoma
  • Jan. 8: at South Carolina
  • Jan. 11: at Texas A&M
  • Jan. 14: vs. Ole Miss
  • Jan. 18: at Kentucky
  • Jan. 21: vs. Vanderbilt
  • Jan. 25: vs. LSU
  • Jan. 29: at Mississippi State
  • Feb. 1: vs. Georgia
  • Feb. 8: at Arkansas
  • Feb. 11: at Texas
  • Feb. 15: vs. Auburn
  • Feb. 19: at Missouri
  • Feb. 22: vs. Kentucky
  • Feb. 25: vs. Mississippi State
  • March 1: at Tennessee
  • March 5: vs. Florida
  • March 8: at Auburn

Record: 3-0 overall

Penn State vs. Purdue: Staff predictions for Week 12 matchup

Penn State is the easy pick this weekend according to our staff picks. Agree?

Penn State is a big favorite on the road this weekend at Purdue, and it is easy to see why. Penn State is ranked fourth in the College Football Playoff rankings coming into the weekend, and Purdue has just one win all season. Is this a mismatch too easy to take lightly, or will Penn State go out and smash the Boilermakers to remain on pace for a home playoff game?

You can see our Big Ten picks for this weekend, but we always share our expanded thoughts and final score predictions for the Penn State game in a separate post. So without any further delay, here are our predictions for this weekend’s matchup between the Nittany Lions and Purdue.

Brad: This is a game that Penn State should dominate, and based on the statistical profiles of the two teams, they will. The Nittany Lions are going to get a ton of their young players reps in this one, so it might not be as decisive of a victory as it otherwise would be, but they should still be able to put up points and shut down Purdue with the young guys in.

Penn State 40, Purdue 7

Charlie: Purdue has only scored 7 combined points against Notre Dame, Oregon and Ohio State. Penn State is definitely in that tier and its defense should have a field day. The Nittany Lions need to show they are truly dominant and ready for a playoff run with a big win against the Boilermakers.

Penn State 42, Purdue 7

Kevin: I think last week was a strong indication that this Penn State team is ready to finish the season on a strong note and force their way into a first-round home playoff matchup. The way in which Penn State bounced back from the loss to Ohio State is an encouraging sign, and Purdue is not the opponent that should instill much fear in them on the road this week.

Purdue has been going through a rough season and it;s not about to get any prettier this weekend. Penn State should jump out to a comfortable four-touchdown lead by halftime and put this thing on cruise control in the second half with a running game working the clock.

Penn State 38, Purdue 9

Shayne: Penn State coasted to a 35-6 victory over Washington in its annual White Out game a week ago. Purdue meanwhile continued to struggle, losing 45-0 to Ohio State to fall to 1-8 on the year.

Purdue has been one of the worst FBS teams in the country this year, so Penn State should dominate this game from start to finish. If they don’t look like the far superior team, however, it will be yet another sign that they aren’t fully prepared for a playoff run.

Penn State 42, Purdue 10

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Alabama 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Purdue Boilermakers

A pair of Final Four teams from last season will meet Friday night in West Lafayette.

On Friday night, not only with the Alabama Crimson Tide play what is likely their toughest opponent of the 2024-25 college basketball season so far, but the program also travels away from Coleman Coliseum for the first time this season.

That is because the Crimson Tide will travel north Friday night for what is easily one of college basketball’s top matchups so far this season against the Purdue Boilermakers.

This is also Alabama’s first Top 25 matchup of the season so far, and will be a test for the Crimson Tide, who are set to play multiple ranked teams over the next couple of weeks.

As for Purdue, let’s take a look at a few things you need to know about the Boilermakers entering Friday night’s contest:

Purdue Boilermakers Team Overview

  • Team Overview: Purdue Boilermakers
  • Conference: Big Ten
  • Arena: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana
  • 2024-25 Record: 3-0 overall
  • Ranking: No. 13 in AP Poll, No. 12 in Coaches Poll

The Purdue Boilermakers, similar to Alabama, made a Final Four appearance last season, and are currently off to an undefeated 3-0 overall start to the year. Purdue is also considered among the top teams in the Big Ten this year, and are currently ranked at No. 13 in the latest AP Poll, as well as No. 12 in the Coaches Poll.

Purdue Boilermakers Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach: Matt Painter
  • Assistant Coach: Brandon Brantley
  • Assistant Coach: Terry Johnson
  • Assistant Coach: Paul Lusk

Purdue is led by one of the college basketball’s most accomplished coaches in Matt Painter, who has made 15 NCAA Tournament appearances since taking over the Boilermakers program back in 2005-06. The Boilermakers also have three veteran assistants coaches in Brantley, Johnson, and Lusk, each of which have been at Purdue for multiple seasons.

Purdue Boilermakers 2024-25 Stats

  • PPG: 84.7 (No. 99 in NCAA)
  • PPG Allowed: 69 (No. 165 in NCAA)
  • FG%: 54.4
  • 3P%: 43.7
  • FT%: 69.9
  • RPG: 34.3
  • APG: 20
  • SPG: 6.3
  • BPG: 3

Stats-wise, Purdue is averaging 84.7 PPG for the season, while also giving up 69 PPG to opponents. The Boilermakers also rank Top 20 with both a 54.4% field goal percentage, as well as in three-point percentage at 43.7%.

Purdue Boilermakers Names to Know

  • Braden Smith, Guard – Junior
  • Fletcher Loyer, Guard – Guard
  • Trey Kaufman-Renn, Forward – Junior
  • Myles Colvin, Guard – Sophomore
  • Daniel Jacobsen, Center – Freshman

In conclusion, the Boilermakers are led by a trio of double-digit scorers in Fletcher Loyer, Braden Smith, and Trey Kaufman-Renn, each of which are averaging 15+ PPG so far this season. Of that trio, Smith is one of the top guards in all of college basketball, and is currently averaging 15 PPG, 6.3 RPG, and a Big Ten leading 9.3 APG, while also shooting 44.4% from three, as well as 90% at the free-throw line.

What is Penn State football’s all-time record vs. Purdue?

Penn State looks to continue its dominance against Purdue. The Nittany Lions dominate the series.

After picking up a rebound win last weekend at home in the whiteout game against Washington, Penn State is back on the road this week to take on one of the Big Ten’s cellar dwellers, Purdue. It just so happens Penn State has owned the Boilermakers in the series with the majority of the matchups coming since Penn State joined the Big Ten in the 1990s.

Penn State is 16-1-3 all-time against Purdue. The series dates back to 1951, when Purdue won the first meeting between the two schools in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue blanked Penn State 28-0 in the early November meeting. The two schools met the following season (1952) in State College and played to a 20-20 tie for the only tie in the series.

Penn State did not face Purdue again until after joining the Big Ten. After not facing Purdue in each of its first two seasons in the conference in 1993 and 1994, Penn State finally met Purdue in 1995 and started a winning streak with a 26-23 victory. Penn State won six consecutive meetings from 1995 through 2000 before Purdue won back-to-back games in 2003 and 2004, which were two of the worst seasons for the Nittany Lions in the Big Ten era.

Penn State has won 10 straight meetings in the series between 2005 and the most recent meeting in the series in 2022.

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Ohio State football issues availability report for Purdue Boilermakers

Ohio State football issues availability report for Purdue Boilermakers #GoBucks

Ohio State football kicks off against the Purdue Boilermakers at Noon ET on Fox and a defensive star has been listed as available on the most recent availability report. Defensive lineman, Tyleik Williams, went down with an injury against the Penn State Nittany Lions last weekend, but looks like he will be back and ready to go against Purdue.

The offensive side of the football has taken the biggest hit again this week as tight end, Will Kacmarek, and offensive tackle, Zen Michalski, both listed as out for another week. Obviously, offensive tackle, Josh Simmons, is out once again as he suffered a season-ending injury against the Oregon Ducks.

Overall the injury report is more good news than bad, as rumors have been swirling about the Williams injury being bad enough to keep him out multiple weeks. Whether he plays this week or not is still a question, but the fact his name is not listed on the injury report is exciting. The report is listed as follows:

Out

RB TC Caffey
TE Will Kacmarek
OT Zen Michalski
TE Jace Middleton
OT Josh Simmons
CB Calvin Simpson-Hunt

Ohio State football releases game trailer for Purdue game

Together #GoBucks

It’s time to get ready for the next one on the schedule. Ohio State welcomes the Purdue Boilermakers to the Horseshoe for a Big Ten showdown. Purdue limps into the matchup having lost seven straight.

The Buckeye media team has released game trailer No. 9 to get fans hyped up for the Boilers. After coming out of Happy Valley with a win, it’s easy to see this team is locked in and playing together.

Give it a watch as Ohio State prepares for the Boilermakers. And don’t forget to take a look at our preview and prediction for game insights.

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