Purdue struggles in fourth quarter against UCLA despite Browne's passing yards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Purdue faced UCLA on September 19, 2026, where quarterback Ryan Browne threw for 378 yards, marking his third consecutive game over 300 yards. Despite his strong performance, including three touchdowns, Purdue's inability to score late in the game proved costly. Fame Ijeboi was held to under 100 rushing yards, and the Boilermakers missed opportunities to capitalize on UCLA’s defensive lapses. Purdue's offense showed improvement compared to last season, but frustrations remained as they could not translate yardage into points when needed. The game concluded with UCLA securing a late touchdown after a crucial interception by Purdue.
- •Ryan Browne recorded 378 passing yards and three touchdowns.
- •Purdue's running back Fame Ijeboi scored twice but struggled overall.
- •Purdue was behind late, unable to capitalize on a defensive stop.
- •Xavier Townsend caught six passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns.
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Purdue Football Depth Chart Review: UCLA – Offense
"Ryan Browne topped 300-yard passing for the third straight game, but the Boilermakers couldn’t find points when they needed them most.
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