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WATCH: Purdue WR Isaac Zico wins jump ball for incredible 42-yard TD
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There’s still two quarters to play, but Purdue senior wide receiver Isaac Zico has already put together a career day.
The Boilermakers 2-3 (1-1 Big Ten) are about to begin the second half with a 29-7 lead over Illinois (3-2, 1-1), much in thanks to an explosion of production from Zico. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Atlanta, Ga. native enters the third quarter with five catches for a career-high 127 yards and two touchdowns — one of which came on a 42-yard bomb with just nine seconds remaining before the break.
Here’s the magnificent play, which features Zico winning a jump ball for the score:
It's a jump ball, and @_Zicoooo is gon' go up and get it. 👐@BoilerFootball is dominating on the road, and it's 29-7 Purdue at half over Illinois. pic.twitter.com/DAeRcqtqDs
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 13, 2018
We might be seeing this one during Monday Night Football’s ‘You Got Mossed’ segment.
Prior to today’s matchup, Zico had collected 21 receptions for 304 yards and one touchdown in his collegiate career. At this rate, he’ll be close to doubling those numbers by day’s end.
Tyler has covered college football on a freelance basis since 2010. In addition to Saturday Football, his work has been featured on ESPN Radio, Bleacher Report, Yahoo! Sports, Cox Media Group, Athlon Sports, and more.