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Washington secures 38-26 win against Purdue in Big Ten matchup

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Washington secures 38-26 win against Purdue in Big Ten matchup

Summary

Washington defeated Purdue 38-26 in a Big Ten game in West Lafayette on October 16. After an early interception, Washington regrouped, showcasing a creative run game that totaled 186 yards. Quarterback Elijah Brown finished with 302 passing yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions, while the defense allowed only 13 points off turnovers. This was the Huskies' best yardage performance in conference play this season.

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•Washington rushed for 186 yards on 34 attempts.
•Elijah Brown completed 78% of his passes despite three interceptions.
•Trey Cooley rushed for 113 yards, becoming the first Washington back over 100 yards this season.
•Washington held Purdue to 13 points off five turnovers.
•The game took place at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 16.

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3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Finds Consistency in Win at Purdue

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An interception on the first play from scrimmage looked as though it’d be the beginning of another long night for Washington, this time on the road at Purdue. But Jedd Fisch got creative with the run game early, which helped the offense to its best yardage performance in Big Ten play this season. In Ryan …
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