The last time Purdue and Rutgers played Purdue broke math. Purdue had 474 yards to 217 for the Scarlet Knights. Purdue had 25 first downs to Rutgers’ 8. More than half (109) of Rutgers’ yards gained came on their two scoring plays. How on earth did we lose this game?
It was simple. Purdue had four turnovers to none for the Scarlet Knights. Purdue also turned the ball over on downs three times attempting to go for it. Rutgers went three and out an astounding EIGHT TIMES, yet still won the game. Basically, Purdue would gain 50-60 yards, but turn it over in some fashion, Rutgers would go three and out, then boom a great punt, and repeat.