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Rollercoaster of emotions: Purdue takes advantage of controversial call, scores TD on next play
By Ethan Stone
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Purdue will take it however it comes against No. 21 Illinois.
The Illini seemed to have an interceptions following a strong Purdue drive, a play that certainly would have given Illinois a major boon with the quarter winding to a close. Instead, officials called pass interference and gave the Boilermakers a first down.
Aidan O’Connell and Purdue took advantage, throwing for the end zone and connecting with Charlie Jones for a 32-yard touchdown.
CHUCK SIZZLE 💥@BoilerFootball ties it up on Charlie Jones’ TD before the half. pic.twitter.com/kCbWiJyLLU
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 12, 2022
There’s still a long road ahead for the Boilermakers. They’ve had little answer for running back Chase Brown so far, as he already has over 60 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns.
Let’s see if Jeff Brohm can scheme up an answer to that problem at the halftime break.
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Tradition.