Penn State achieves dominant win over Purdue in Week 9
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Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Penn State secured a 31-17 victory over Purdue at home on Halloween, ending a four-game losing streak in Big Ten play. The Nittany Lions showcased a strong offensive performance, amassing 269 rushing yards, including 135 from Cam Wallace, who had a career-high day. Defensively, Penn State limited Purdue to just 175 total yards, marking the Boilermakers' lowest output of the season. The Nittany Lions controlled the game with a significant time of possession advantage, holding the ball for over 43 minutes and going a perfect 4-for-4 in red zone opportunities.
- •Penn State rushes for 269 yards, a season high against Big Ten opponents.
- •Cam Wallace records 135 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.
- •Penn State holds Purdue to 175 total yards, the Boilermakers' season-low.
- •Nittany Lions dominate possession with 43:27 time of possession.
- •Purdue fails to reach the red zone in the game.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — 5 major takeaways from Penn State’s convincing win over Purdue
- 12:06 AMYahoo Sports — Key stats from Penn State's Week 9 win over Purdue
"A look at some of the key numbers from the final box score of Penn State's impressive win at home against Purdue.
"Penn State finally ended its four-game losing streak on Saturday with a win against the Purdue Boilermakers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 12:30 AM5 major takeaways from Penn State’s convincing win over Purdue
Penn State finally ended its four-game losing streak on Saturday with a win against the Purdue Boilermakers.
- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 12:06 AMKey stats from Penn State's Week 9 win over Purdue
A look at some of the key numbers from the final box score of Penn State's impressive win at home against Purdue.
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