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A look at Purdue football vs. Northwestern

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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) runs as Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Jaylan Alexander (36) tries to tackle him during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) runs as Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Jaylan Alexander (36) tries to tackle him during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Jace James (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Jace James (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Smith (11) passes against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Smith (11) passes against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Jace James (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers with wide receiver Rammed Chiaokhiao-Bowman (81) during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Jace James (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers with wide receiver Rammed Chiaokhiao-Bowman (81) during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) runs as Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Jaylan Alexander (36) tries to tackle him during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) runs as Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Jaylan Alexander (36) tries to tackle him during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) tries to make a catch as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Ruiz (18) defends during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) tries to make a catch as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Ruiz (18) defends during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Smith (11) runs against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Smith (11) runs against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Ruiz (18) celebrates a turnover against the Purdue Boilermakers with his teammates during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Ruiz (18) celebrates a turnover against the Purdue Boilermakers with his teammates during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back King Doerue (22) runs for a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back King Doerue (22) runs for a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) runs as Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Paddy Fisher (42) tackles him during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) runs as Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Paddy Fisher (42) tackles him during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) stenches for yardage against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) stenches for yardage against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald watches the game against the Purdue Boilermakers on the sidelines during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald watches the game against the Purdue Boilermakers on the sidelines during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Purdue Boilermakers head coach Jeff Brohm (Center) calls a play on the sidelines against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA;  at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Purdue Boilermakers head coach Jeff Brohm (Center) calls a play on the sidelines against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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The Purdue Boilermakers band plays during the first half Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA;  at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
The Purdue Boilermakers band plays during the first half Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Kyric McGowan (8) runs the ball as Purdue Boilermakers safety Brennan Thieneman (38) tries to tackle him during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Kyric McGowan (8) runs the ball as Purdue Boilermakers safety Brennan Thieneman (38) tries to tackle him during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) hits the game winning field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) hits the game winning field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers cornerback Kenneth Major (2) and cornerback Simeon Smiley (29) celebrates defensive play against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers cornerback Kenneth Major (2) and cornerback Simeon Smiley (29) celebrates defensive play against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Amad Anderson Jr. (10) celebrates his touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats with Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Jaylan Alexander (36) during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Amad Anderson Jr. (10) celebrates his touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats with Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Jaylan Alexander (36) during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Amad Anderson Jr. (10) celebrates his touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Amad Anderson Jr. (10) celebrates his touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Amad Anderson Jr. (10) catches a touchdown as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Trae Williams (3) defends during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Amad Anderson Jr. (10) catches a touchdown as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Trae Williams (3) defends during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) hits the game winning field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) hits the game winning field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Amad Anderson Jr. (10) tries to make a catch as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Ruiz (18) defends him during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Amad Anderson Jr. (10) tries to make a catch as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Ruiz (18) defends him during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) goes up for a pass as Purdue Boilermakers cornerback Kenneth Major (2) defends him during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) goes up for a pass as Purdue Boilermakers cornerback Kenneth Major (2) defends him during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) reacts after hitting the game winning field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) reacts after hitting the game winning field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Rammed Chiaokhiao-Bowman (81) gestures after a first down against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Rammed Chiaokhiao-Bowman (81) gestures after a first down against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Kyric McGowan (8) runs the ball as Purdue Boilermakers safety Brennan Thieneman (38) tries to tackle him during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Kyric McGowan (8) runs the ball as Purdue Boilermakers safety Brennan Thieneman (38) tries to tackle him during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) celebrates his touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers offensive lineman Nik Urban (66) during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) celebrates his touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers offensive lineman Nik Urban (66) during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) celebrates his touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers with tight end Trey Pugh (80) during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) celebrates his touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers with tight end Trey Pugh (80) during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) reacts after hitting the game winning field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) reacts after hitting the game winning field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) hits the game winning field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) hits the game winning field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) celebrates his game winning field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers place kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) celebrates his game winning field goal against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers celebrate their win against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers celebrate their win against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers celebrate their win against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers celebrate their win against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) runs as Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Paddy Fisher (42) tackles him during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) runs as Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Paddy Fisher (42) tackles him during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Purdue Boilermakers head coach Jeff Brohm (Center) calls a play on the sidelines against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA;  at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Purdue Boilermakers head coach Jeff Brohm (Center) calls a play on the sidelines against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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The Purdue Boilermakers band plays during the first half Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA;  at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
The Purdue Boilermakers band plays during the first half Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back King Doerue (22) runs for a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back King Doerue (22) runs for a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) stenches for yardage against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) stenches for yardage against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald watches the game against the Purdue Boilermakers on the sidelines during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald watches the game against the Purdue Boilermakers on the sidelines during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) tries to make a catch as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Ruiz (18) defends during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) tries to make a catch as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Ruiz (18) defends during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Jace James (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Jace James (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Jace James (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers with wide receiver Rammed Chiaokhiao-Bowman (81) during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Jace James (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers with wide receiver Rammed Chiaokhiao-Bowman (81) during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Smith (11) runs against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Smith (11) runs against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) runs as Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Jaylan Alexander (36) tries to tackle him during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) runs as Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Jaylan Alexander (36) tries to tackle him during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Smith (11) passes against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Aidan Smith (11) passes against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) breaks the tackle of Northwestern cornerback Cam Ruiz (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) breaks the tackle of Northwestern cornerback Cam Ruiz (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, left, celebrates with Northwestern wide receiver Ramaud Chiaokhia-Bowman (81) after Kyric McGowan scored a touchdown on a 79-yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, left, celebrates with Northwestern wide receiver Ramaud Chiaokhia-Bowman (81) after Kyric McGowan scored a touchdown on a 79-yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, right, yells to quarterback Aidan Smith (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, right, yells to quarterback Aidan Smith (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Northwestern wide receiver Riley Lees (19) celebrates with teammate Nik Urban (66) while quarterback Aidan Smith (11) looks on after Lees caught a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Northwestern wide receiver Riley Lees (19) celebrates with teammate Nik Urban (66) while quarterback Aidan Smith (11) looks on after Lees caught a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Purdue wide receiver Amad Anderson (10) celebrates with teammates Mark Stickford (76) and King Doerue (22) after Anderson caught a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue wide receiver Amad Anderson (10) celebrates with teammates Mark Stickford (76) and King Doerue (22) after Anderson caught a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Purdue kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) celebrates after kicking the winning field goal during the final seconds of the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) celebrates after kicking the winning field goal during the final seconds of the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Northwestern defensive end Eku Leota (53) strips the ball away from Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) causing a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Northwestern defensive end Eku Leota (53) strips the ball away from Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) causing a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Northwestern wide receiver Jace James (5) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Northwestern wide receiver Jace James (5) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Northwestern quarterback Aidan Smith (11) gets off a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jace James while Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Northwestern quarterback Aidan Smith (11) gets off a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jace James while Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Ryan Field.
Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Ryan Field.
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