Rapid Reaction: Purdue blanks Ball State behind impressive performance from Ryan Browne

The Purdue Boilermakers have matched their 2024 win total in just one game, and they looked good while doing so. Led by a strong effort from QB Ryan Browne, Purdue dispatched Ball State 31-0 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

This is the 2nd straight season the Boilermakers have blanked their opponent in Week 1. Purdue beat Indiana State 49-0 to kick off last year. Hopefully for Purdue, that’s where the similarities to 2024 end.

Browne was responsible for both of Purdue’s first 2 touchdowns, connecting with Arhmad Branch for a 49-yard score before rushing it in himself from 5 yards out. Devin Mockobee did the honors a few drives later, taking a direct snap 4 yards up the gut for 6.

Finally, Michael Jackson III scored the 4th and final touchdown of the day – and of course he had to hit a Michael Jackson celebration after the fact. Finally, Spencer Porath knocked in a field goal from 28 yards out to bring the final score to 31-0, Purdue.

Next up for the Boilermakers: Southern Illinois at Ross-Ade Stadium, next Saturday.

Purdue 31, Ball State 0

Here’s the Purdue-Ball State box score (you can use the dropdown menu to select team or player stats), followed by the complete play-by-play:

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Ryan Browne vs. Kiael Kelly

A statistical breakdown of how Purdue’s Ryan Browne outperformed Ball State counterpart Kiael Kelly:

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