Purdue falls to Wake Forest 38-36 in double overtime

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Purdue falls to Wake Forest 38-36 in double overtime
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Purdue lost 38-36 to Wake Forest at Ross-Ade Stadium in a double-overtime contest on Saturday. The game concluded after Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez scored on a two-point conversion. Purdue struggled with missed scoring opportunities, including a red zone field goal late in the first half and a botched snap that stalled a drive. Running back Fame Ijeboi led the Boilermakers with 156 total yards and three touchdowns. Despite a defensive effort that allowed only six points in the second half, the team gave up a critical conversion on a fourth-and-15 play. Coaching staff performance received positive marks for second-half adjustments, though penalty concerns remain.

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  • Wake Forest defeated Purdue 38-36 in double overtime at Ross-Ade Stadium.
  • Fame Ijeboi finished the game with 156 total yards and three touchdowns.
  • Purdue coaching staff received a B+ grade for second-half defensive adjustments.
  • A botched snap and missed field goal contributed to missed scoring chances.
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