Wake Forest defeats Purdue 38-36 in double overtime at Ross-Ade Stadium

Wake Forest secured a 38-36 double overtime victory against Purdue on September 4, 2026, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue opened the scoring with an eight-play, 75-yard drive but struggled to maintain momentum in the red zone throughout the afternoon. The Boilermakers missed four scoring opportunities, including a 49-yard field goal attempt and several stalled drives that resulted in only two successful field goals. Running back Fame Ijeboi led the Purdue effort with 27 carries for 114 yards and three touchdowns, while also recording six receptions for 42 yards. Wake Forest capitalized on offensive inconsistency from the home team to build a 17-7 lead in the first half. Despite a late rally by Purdue to force extra sessions, the visitors ultimately held on to win the non-conference matchup.

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