Purdue prepares for Wake Forest following season opening win against Indiana State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Purdue football began its season with a 44-19 victory over Indiana State at Ross-Ade Stadium. Quarterback Ryan Browne recorded 316 passing yards and three touchdowns while completing nearly 80 percent of his attempts. Running back Fame Ijeboi contributed 117 yards on 13 touches, and cornerback Don Saunders registered an interception returned for a touchdown. Despite the win, the team struggled with red-zone efficiency and allowed third-down conversions that led to Indiana State field goals. The Boilermakers must now address inconsistent run blocking and defensive play before hosting Wake Forest this Saturday. This transition to a higher-profile opponent serves as a test of the team's ability to maintain offensive efficiency while securing defensive stops.
- •Purdue secured a 44-19 win over Indiana State in the season opener.
- •Ryan Browne passed for 316 yards and three touchdowns without committing a turnover.
- •Fame Ijeboi recorded 117 total yards on 13 touches in his debut.
- •The team plans to address pass protection and third-down defensive lapses before the next game.
- •Wake Forest visits Ross-Ade Stadium this Saturday.
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Good, bad & ugly from Purdue's win over Indiana State and what it means vs Wake Forest
"RB Fame Ijeboi and QB Ryan Browne need to continue strong play, offensive line, penalties and allowing big plays must improve
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