Purdue Boilermakers Stumble Against Oregon State Beavers in Week 4 Showdown

In a week 4 matchup that saw the Purdue Boilermakers fall to the Oregon State Beavers with a final score of 21-38, both teams displayed moments of brilliance and struggle. The Boilermakers, now standing at a 1-2 record for the season, faced off against a determined Beavers team at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, which improved their record to 3-1.

Game Highlights

The game was characterized by intense plays and strategic moves from both sides. Purdue's ground game was notably strong, with Devin Mockobee leading the charge. Mockobee rushed for an impressive 168 yards on just 16 attempts, averaging over 10 yards per carry and securing one touchdown. His longest run stretched for an astounding 63 yards, showcasing his speed and agility against the Beavers' defense.

On defense, Kydran Jenkins stood out for Purdue with two sacks and two tackles for loss among his contributions. These efforts were part of Purdue's overall defensive strategy that managed to register six tackles for loss and two quarterback hits throughout the game.

However, turnovers proved costly for Purdue as they lost one fumble out of two total fumbles during playtime. Quarterback Hudson Card had mixed results in passing; he threw for one touchdown but also gave up an interception while completing only seven out of seventeen pass attempts.

Oregon State's Counterplay

The Oregon State Beavers capitalized on their opportunities effectively. Their offense maintained pressure throughout the game which is reflected in their total points scored against Purdue's defense.

Looking Ahead

The next challenge awaiting the Purdue Boilermakers will be at home against Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette on September 28th at 12:00 PM EDT. Fans looking forward to catching this matchup can tune into Peacock network to watch these teams face off as they continue their journey through this season’s games.