We were promised a beatdown by Nebraska fans. Corn Nation was openly talking about playing their backups to get valuable experience. There was little reason tot hink Purdue was going to put up a fight on paper. For once, Purdue exceeded those on paper expectations.
What else is there to say? Nebraska is a pretty good team and htey are ranked int he top 10 nationally as one of the few remaining undefeated teams. Purdue went into their house and dominated the first half to lead 14-10. They fought tooth and nail despite a depleted defensive line and the loss of a head coach to lose only 27-14 ina game that was closer than that final score.