Purdue bounces back with 28-26 victory over Florida Atlantic
— Austin Burton waited nearly 2 1/2 seasons to get his first Purdue start.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida Atlantic Owls
26
Purdue Boilermakers
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAU | 0 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 26 |
| PUR | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
Ross-Ade Stadium · 55,137 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | vs UTSA Roadrunners | W 60-29 | NCAAF |
| 10/29/26 | @ North Texas Mean Green | L 41-48 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Rice Owls | W 51-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Army Black Knights | L 24-56 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Texas Southern Tigers | W 66-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:21 26-28
LaJohntay Wester 5 Yd pass from LaJohntay Wester (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 8:01 20-28
TJ Sheffield 4 Yd pass from Austin Burton (Mitchell Fineran Kick)
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Touchdown 4:35 20-21
LaJohntay Wester 16 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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Touchdown 10:49 13-21
Dylan Downing 2 Yd Run (Mitchell Fineran Kick)
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Touchdown 0:18 13-14
Charlie Jones 12 Yd pass from Austin Burton (Mitchell Fineran Kick)
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Field Goal 1:23 13-7
Morgan Suarez 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:46 10-7
LaJohntay Wester 13 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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Field Goal 13:51 3-7
Morgan Suarez 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:48 0-7
Charlie Jones 7 Yd pass from Austin Burton (Mitchell Fineran Kick)
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PUR
3 plays, -10 yards, 0:46 · End of Game
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FAU 0:46
7 plays, 1 yard, 1:21 · Downs
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PUR 2:07
4 plays, 21 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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FAU 5:21
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:21 26-28
LaJohntay Wester 5 Yd pass from LaJohntay Wester (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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PUR 8:01
7 plays, 35 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:01 20-28
TJ Sheffield 4 Yd pass from Austin Burton (Mitchell Fineran Kick)
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FAU 11:13
10 plays, 52 yards, 3:42 · Interception
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PUR 14:55
9 plays, 42 yards, 4:34 · Missed FG
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FAU 4:35
5 plays, 62 yards, 1:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:35 20-21
LaJohntay Wester 16 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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PUR 6:14
7 plays, 38 yards, 3:15 · Interception
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FAU 9:29
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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PUR 10:49
6 plays, 48 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:49 13-21
Dylan Downing 2 Yd Run (Mitchell Fineran Kick)
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FAU 13:27
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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FAU
1 play, 4 yards, 0:00 · End of Half
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PUR 0:18
7 plays, 75 yards, 0:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:18 13-14
Charlie Jones 12 Yd pass from Austin Burton (Mitchell Fineran Kick)
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FAU 1:23
7 plays, 33 yards, 2:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:23 13-7
Morgan Suarez 39 Yd Field Goal
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PUR 3:42
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:56 · Downs
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FAU 5:46
14 plays, 96 yards, 6:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:46 10-7
LaJohntay Wester 13 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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PUR 12:14
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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FAU 13:51
12 plays, 68 yards, 4:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:51 3-7
Morgan Suarez 27 Yd Field Goal
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PUR 3:42
4 plays, 29 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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FAU 5:17
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:03 · Punt
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PUR 6:20
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:15 · Fumble
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FAU 7:35
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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PUR 9:48
10 plays, 77 yards, 5:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:48 0-7
Charlie Jones 7 Yd pass from Austin Burton (Mitchell Fineran Kick)
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
FAU
PUR
21
1st Downs
21
5-16
3rd down efficiency
3-12
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
420
Total Yards
354
230
Passing
166
18/30
Comp/Att
22/31
7.7
Yards per pass
5.4
190
Rushing
188
43
Rushing Attempts
36
4.4
Yards per rush
5.2
6-77
Penalties
5-55
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
29:27
Possession
30:33
Highlights
00:12
Austin Burton connects with TJ Sheffield for TD as Purdue goes up for good
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00:25
Burton to Jones to put Purdue on the board
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00:31
Perry connects with Wester for Florida Atlantic lead vs. Purdue
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00:23
Charlie Jones hauls it in for 12-yard touchdown
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