Purdue narrowly loses to Wake Forest, struggles continue in Big Ten

Purdue faced Wake Forest on September 12, 2026, in a close matchup that ended in defeat for the Boilermakers. Despite a strong second half, Purdue missed a critical field goal and allowed a key fourth down conversion that led to the loss. This marks Purdue's 22nd consecutive defeat against a power conference team, raising questions about their upcoming games against UCLA and Notre Dame. Meanwhile, Indiana topped Howard 55-0, while Ohio State lost a narrow game to Texas, highlighting a challenging week for the Big Ten.

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