Purdue football falls to Penn State 31-17 in Halloween matchup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 11:39 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Purdue football lost to Penn State 31-17 at Beaver Stadium on Halloween. The Boilermakers (3-5, 2-3 Big Ten) tied the game early in the second quarter but struggled to maintain momentum. Penn State's ground attack proved effective, amassing 269 rushing yards, while Purdue managed just 33. The game's grading showed significant issues, particularly in offense and defense, as Purdue continues to face challenges heading into the season's final stretch.
- •Purdue's special teams managed a touchdown on a blocked punt return.
- •Penn State dominated with 423 total yards compared to Purdue's 151.
- •Purdue's offense received a failing grade, struggling against Penn State's defense.
- •This marked Penn State's first win after four consecutive losses.
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Purdue football report card in Penn State loss: How bad are the grades?
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Purdue football loss to Penn State shows team stuck in reverse, even after bye week | Grades
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Finally, a positive Penn State football report card in win vs Purdue
"The Boilermakers had a prime opportunity to move the ball on the ground, and stuff the opposing run game. Neither happened, and the report card reflects it.
"Analyzing Penn State football and coach Matt Campbell as the Lions ran away from Purdue to break their four-game losing streak in Beaver Stadium.
"Purdue football lost to Penn State on Halloween, and got some scary marks on our report card. Here's how the Boilermakers graded out.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 11:39 PMPurdue football report card in Penn State loss: How bad are the grades?
Purdue football lost to Penn State on Halloween, and got some scary marks on our report card. Here's how the Boilermakers graded out.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 11:36 PMPurdue football loss to Penn State shows team stuck in reverse, even after bye week | Grades
The Boilermakers had a prime opportunity to move the ball on the ground, and stuff the opposing run game. Neither happened, and the report card reflects it.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 11:30 PMFinally, a positive Penn State football report card in win vs Purdue
Analyzing Penn State football and coach Matt Campbell as the Lions ran away from Purdue to break their four-game losing streak in Beaver Stadium.
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