Penn State ends skid with rushing-led victory over Purdue

Summarised from 2 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 1 Nov, 11:25 · Archive

Penn State beat Purdue 31-17 for its first Big Ten win under coach Matt Campbell.

Penn State defeated Purdue 31-17 on Saturday, securing the programme's first Big Ten win under coach Matt Campbell and ending a four-game losing streak. The Nittany Lions maintained their dominance over the Boilermakers with their 12th straight win in the series.

Running back Cam Wallace delivered a breakout performance with 135 rushing yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. Wallace was returning from a severe injury that had kept him sidelined for much of the previous two seasons. Rocco Becht and Carson Hansen also ran for scores, while Becht threw a touchdown pass to Andrew Rappleyea. Penn State's rush attack proved too strong for Purdue's weak defence, which ranked 119th nationally entering the game. The Nittany Lions accumulated 269 rushing yards at an average of 5.3 yards per carry.

Campbell noted that Wallace had impressed during practice in the bye week before the game. Wallace said of his performance: 'I've been through a lot in my career, so everything is just falling into place for the work that I put in.' Penn State (4-4, 1-4 Big Ten) controlled the ball for more than 43 minutes, with the defence limiting Purdue to three points in the second half.

How it is being reported

• Penn State report card for winning effort vs. PurduePenn State's run game was too much for Purdue on Saturday at Beaver Stadum. The Lions' defense shined in the second half, limiting the Boilermakers to three points.PennLive · 1 Nov, 11:00
• Penn State's Cooper Cousins on the O-line's big day vs. PurduePenn State rushed for 269 yards and three touchdowns and kept the ball for more than 43 minutes in a 31-17 win over Purdue. Offensive lineman Cooper Cousins had plenty to say about PSU's win afterward.PennLive · 1 Nov, 02:18
• Penn State beats Purdue in first Big 10 win: the day in photosPenn State secures their first Big Ten win despite key players not in the game.PennLive · 1 Nov, 02:00
• Three quick thoughts on Penn State's 31-17 win over PurduePenn State ran 76 plays in its 31-17 Big Ten win over Purdue on Saturday. The Lions ran for 269 yards and kept the ball for 43:27, a strategy that exhausted the Boilermakers' defense.PennLive · 1 Nov, 01:29
• Cam Wallace’s big rushing day helps Penn State end skid with victory over PurdueSTATE COLLEGE — Cam Wallace never doubted he’d be able to return from a grisly injury that could’ve cost him his career.TribLIVE · 1 Nov, 00:21
• Penn State turning point, game balls in 31-17 win over PurduePenn State's running game woke up against Purdue on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Led by reserve Cam Wallace, who ran for 135 yards and a touchdown, the Lions dominated at scrimmage in a 31-17 victory.PennLive · 31 Oct, 23:37
• Can a hobbled Penn State get 1st Big Ten win against Purdue? | Live updatesPenn State will be without two key starters searching for its first Big Ten win of the season.PennLive · 31 Oct, 19:16
• Penn State-Purdue game day essentialsPenn State has beaten Purdue 11 consecutive times. But the Boilermakers own a pair of victories in the Big Ten this season, two more than the Lions.PennLive · 31 Oct, 10:00
• Does Penn State's long losing streak come to an end vs. Purdue?Penn State's last Big Ten victory occurred on Nov. 26 of last year against Rutgers in Piscataway, a 40-36 triumph. Can the Lions beat Purdue on Saturday to improve to 1-4 in conference play this year?PennLive · 30 Oct, 12:01

In this story: Cam Wallace · Matt Campbell · Penn State · Purdue · Rocco Becht

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