Wake Forest defeats Purdue in overtime following controversial officiating call

Wake Forest defeated Purdue in an overtime game during the second week of the college football season. The result followed a pivotal 4th-and-15 play where Big Ten officials granted a first down to the Demon Deacons, who subsequently scored a touchdown to end the game. The ruling generated significant fan criticism regarding the officiating accuracy and the overturning of the initial call on the field. Purdue fans expressed frustration regarding the outcome and the performance of the team's defense, noting the program has now lost 21 consecutive games against Power Four opponents. There has been no official statement from the Big Ten regarding the officiating crew's decision. The loss remains final for the Boilermakers despite the public outcry surrounding the late-game penalty.

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