The Ryan Walters era at Purdue didn’t start exactly how the Boilermakers wanted after a 39-35 loss to Fresno State, but there were plenty of things to be optimistic about for fans.
Quarterback Hudson Card, a transfer from Texas, completed 17-of-30 passes for 254 yards and 2 touchdowns to Deion Burks (4 catches, 152 yards). Devin Mockobee gained 60 yards and scored a TD for the Boilermakers. Tyrone Tracy Jr. had 2 touchdowns (1 rushing, 1 kickoff return).
Key observations:What we learned from Purdue’s 24-17 win at Virginia Tech
Today Purdue travels to Blacksburg, Virginia, to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies. Virginia Tech began its season with a 36-17 win over Old Dominion. The Hokies beat Purdue 51-24 at Ross-Ade Stadium in 2015, which is the only previous meeting between the two teams.
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FINAL: Purdue 24, Virginia Tech 17
Ryan Walters gets his first win as Boilermakers coach, nine hours after kickoff.
1:16 left 4Q: Boilers secondary steps up
Purdue gets the stop and turnover on downs with some decent pass coverage. Boilers up 24-17 with the ball. Hokies have all three timeouts.
2:30 left 4Q: Purdue forced to punt it back to Hokies
Virginia Tech trails 24-17 and will start drive from its own 9-yard line. Boilers’ D needs one more stop.
6:03 left 4Q: Purdue defense makes a statement
8:00 left 4Q: Purdue retakes the lead
A few hard first-down conversion runs by Hudson Card and Devin Mockebee, plus a 22-yard run by Tyrone Tracy got the Boilers down deep inside Virginia Tech territory. An improvised third-down pass to Mockobee from Card gave Purdue a 1st-and-goal, and Card capped it with a 2-yard rushing score. Purdue 24, Virginia Tech 17.
0:48 left 3Q: Boilers’ FG attempt wide right
A 36-yard pass from Hudson Card to TJ Sheffield helped get the Boilers past midfield to set up a 50-yard field goal attempt, but the kick missed right. 17-17 still.
5:15 left 3Q: Purdue’s defense holds strong
Boilers get the ball back still tied 17-17 and will begin the drive deep in their own territory (5-yard line).
14:29 left 3Q: Purdue’s Dillon Thieneman intercepts a pass
Nice grab by Dillon Thieneman. Purdue needed a momentum shift.
Halftime: Purdue 17, Virginia Tech 17
The Boilermakers looked great coming out of the long delay. But then Virginia Tech started clicking on offense and moved the ball well to end the half.
Hudson Card threw for 136 yards (15 for 21) in the first half. Devin Mockobee ran for 33 yards on 9 attempts. Max Klare led the receivers with 5 receptions for 48 yards.
On defense, Dillon Thieneman led the way with 5 total tackles. Isaiah Nichols had a sack for the Boilers.
:10 left 2Q: Virginia Tech erases deficit
Welp, there goes Purdue’s 17-point lead. The Hokies really turned it on in the last few minutes of the second half. Starting at their own 30-yard line, Virginia Tech marched down the field to tie things up with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Grant Wells to Jaylin Lane.
Purdue 17, Virginia Tech 17
2:51 left 2Q: Virginia Tech scores field goal to close gap
The Hokies have a lot of momentum now. After Hudson Card was stopped on 4th and 1, Virginia Tech had one play where it gained yards (a 15-yard pass). But that didn’t stop the Hokies from scoring. Kicker John Love hit a 41-yard field goal to cut the lead the a one-possession game.
Purdue 17, Virginia Tech 10
4:18 left 2Q: Purdue gets stuffed on fourth down
On their own 34-yard line, the Boilermakers went for it on 4th and 1. Hudson Card ran for it but was stopped short.
5:54 left 2Q: Virginia Tech scores TD on fourth down
On 4th and 4 at the Purdue 30-yard line, Grant Wells connected with Bhayshul Tuten, who ran down the sideline for a 30-yard score.
Purdue 17, Virginia Tech 7
12:39 left 2Q: Purdue adds Tyrone Tracy Jr. touchdown after interception
That didn’t take long. In less than a minute of game time, Purdue has scored again. After Cam Allen’s interception, the Boilermakers needed just two plays to score. Tyrone Tracy, who had a touchdown in Week 1, ran in a 21-yard touchdown.
Purdue 17, Virginia Tech 0
12:52 left 2Q: Purdue’s Cam Allen grabs 11th career interception
Virginia Tech’s Grant Wells looked left and threw to a receiver, but it was picked off by Cam Allen, who is a Virginia native. Allen’s interception is his 11th at Purdue, which is tied for third on the all-time list.
13:03 left 2Q: Purdue extends lead with field goal
Purdue kicker Ben Freehill nailed a 43-yard field goal after the Boilermaker offense stalled coming out of the first quarter.
Purdue 10, Virginia Tech 0
End of 1Q: Purdue 7, Virginia Tech 0
Longest opening quarter… ever. All kidding aside, Purdue drove into Hokie territory and is on the 29-yard line after a Devin Mockobee 10-yard run.
Purdue vs. Virginia Tech underway after 5 1/2 hour weather delay
And we’re back. Purdue ended up punting on its second drive of the game coming out of the delay. Virginia Tech then took over but the Boilermaker defense forced a punt. There’s a little more than 2 minutes left in the opening quarter.
How to watch Purdue vs. Virginia Tech after weather delay on ACCNX
The game is set to resume at 6:15 p.m. But it won’t be on ESPN2, like it was when it first started at 12 p.m. today.
Instead, the game will be on ACCNX (ACC Network Extra). ACCNX can be streamed in the ESPN app. Access to it requires that your pay TV provider carries the ACC Network (ACCN).
Purdue vs. Virginia Tech will resume tonight
The game is back on! Well, not quite yet, but gates will open at 5:15 p.m. with the game slated to resume at 6:15. Purdue leads the Hokies 7-0.
Purdue delay: Another reevaluation is coming in Blacksburg
What happens if Purdue football vs. Virginia Tech can’t resume due to weather issues?
Purdue finds itself in a unique situation. In 2014, Florida hosted Idaho in a game that was called after one play and never resumed. If a similar situation were to happen today, Purdue would fly home and the game would be unofficial.
Read more on the situation from Sam King here.
Purdue football delay: Inching closer to a return?
Purdue game delayed: Heavy rains still in Blacksburg area
Severe weather in the area of Purdue vs. Virginia Tech
The stadium was cleared and fans were advised to seek shelter.
9:15 left 1Q: Why is Purdue game delayed
The Boilermakers were driving down the field once again, but the game was suspended after a lightning strike. Purdue leads 7-0.
Hudson Card is having a strong game so far with 89 yards passing (8 for 11).
11:26 left 1Q: Purdue’s Devin Mockobee runs in a TD
The game started a little late after a weather delay, but Purdue’s offense came out firing in its first drive.
Devin Mockobee ran in a 15-yard touchdown to top off an impressive opening drive for the Boilermakers. Mockobee ran for 21 yards on 3 attempts. Hudson Card completed 4 of 6 pass attempts for 54 yards.
Purdue 7, Virginia Tech 0
Purdue football kickoff at Virginia Tech delayed due to weather
About 30 minutes before Purdue football was scheduled to kick off against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Lane Stadium was evacuated.
Fans were advised to seek shelter in the concourse due to severe weather approaching.
A press box announcement said lightning was in the area and the start of the game will be delayed. The new kickoff time is 12:15 p.m. EDT.
Read more from Sam King here.
Purdue vs. Virginia Tech start time today
Noon ET Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Blacksburg, Va.
What channel is Purdue vs. Virginia Tech on?
TV: ESPN2
Radio: 96.5 FM in Lafayette, 1260 AM in Indianapolis
Streaming options: SiriusXM Channels 205 and 968, Varsity Network, ESPN+, Fubo, Paramount+, Sling
Purdue vs. Virginia Tech betting odds
Virginia Tech is a 3-point favorite, according to Draft Kings. The over/under is 48 total points.
Purdue vs. Virginia Tech weather
Scattered storms are possible in Blacksburg, Virginia, with temperatures in the 70s.
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