In what was one of the more anticipated season opening home games in Purdue Football history ended up being a massive letdown as the Boilers lost 35-39 to a good but not great Fresno State Bulldog team. The Boilers seemed frequently out of position on defense, struggling to find adjustments in the run game on offense, and a young head coach struggled with decisions at key moments of the game.
The game started off about as well as could be hoped as the Boilers held Fresno State to a three and out on the first possession and quickly scored on a Deion Burks 80 yard touchdown reception.