A drive where the Boilermakers found big yardage on the ground concluded with a score through the air. Devin Mockobee moved the chains on a fourth-and-1. On the following play, Malachi Thomas' 61-yard run was Purdue's longest play of the season. Thomas scored on an 8-yard pass from Malachi Singleton to cap Purdue's opening drive.

Barry Odom continues to back Ryan Browne as Purdue's QB, but the Boilermakers are utilizing Malachi Singleton's skills, too.

Purdue football returns home for homecoming weekend with another fair matchup on paper against Rutgers. The Boilermakers will need to tighten up after a rough outing against Northwestern

The Wolverines lost Cole Sullivan vs. MSU in the first half. Evidently, there's another player in the room who is dealing with an ailment, too.

The Purdue Boilermakers are facing Northwestern in a Week 8 college football game. Follow along for live updates.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s game at Purdue on Nov. 8 will kick off at 1 p.m. Eastern. The matchup from inside Ross-Ade Stadium will air on the Big Ten Network.

Saturday at Minnesota was a winnable game controlled by Purdue. But, in the end, the Boilermakers felt they let one get away.

Purdue has been the worst Power Four team in college football over the last two years. Saturday's loss to Rutgers certainly didn't help matters.