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Purdue welcomed Nebraska to the Ross-Ade Stadium in Lafayette, Indiana, in a Week 5 Big Ten encounter on Saturday. True freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola was once again in the Cornhuskers' offense while redshirt senior Hudson Card led the Boilermakers.
Nebraska, looking to bounce back from the disappointing loss to Illinois, entered the game as the favorite and we're favored on the spread by 10 points. The Cornhuskers were also a -380 favorite on the money line, giving them a massive edge in the game.
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Nebraska vs. Purdue Summary
Following an uneventful first half, Nebraska came back stronger to secure a 28-10 over Purdue in a game that was hotly contested. Dylan Raiola had another good game on the Cornhuskers offense throwing for 257 yards and a touchdown.
Nebraska claimed a 7-3 lead late in the third quarter when quarterback Dylan Raiola connected with Jahmal Banks for a 6-yard touchdown pass following an earlier Purdue field goal. The score marked a pivotal moment in the game, shifting momentum in favor of the Cornhuskers.
The Cornhuskers extended their lead to 14-3 early in the fourth quarter when Dante Dowdell powered through for a 1-yard touchdown on a crucial fourth-down play. This gave Nebraska firm control of the game, further solidifying their advantage.
Nebraska further widened their lead with a 25-yard touchdown run by Jacory Barney Jr., followed by John Bullock's game-sealing 29-yard interception return for a touchdown. These back-to-back scores capped off a dominant performance, securing the Cornhuskers' victory.
Purdue responded when quarterback Hudson Card completed a 15-yard touchdown strike to Leland Smith in the closing minutes of the game in Lafayette. Despite the late score, the Boilermaker's efforts fell short in a tough contest.
The late series of scoring added several layer of excitement to the Big Ten contest following a barren action in the first half. Nebraska extended its brilliant season to a 4-1 record while Purdue continues to struggle, now boasting a 1-3 record.
Here's the scoring summary of the Big Ten game:
3Q 6:42 - Spencer Sporath 45-yard field goal | 0-3
- 3Q 2:49 - Dylan Raiola 6-yard touchdown pass to Jahmal Banks l 7-3
- 4Q 10:34 Dante Dowell 1-yard rushing touchdown | 14-3
- 4Q 6:13 Jacory Barney 25-yard rushing touchdown | 21-3
- 4Q 5:38 Hudson Card Interception, John Bullock return for 29-yard touchdown | 28-3
- 4Q 1:29 Hudson Card 15-yard touchdown pass to Spencer Sporath | 28-10
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