Night time is Right Time for Boilers in Win

September 7, 2025 Broadcast, College 0

Michael Jackson III of Purdue - kickoff return

Night Time is Right Time for Boilers in Win

by: Steven Stremming, Excel H Sports/Football Writers Association of America

photos by: Greg Flint, Excel H Sports/Flint Photography

The Purdue Boilermakers won their second consecutive game Saturday night in Ross-Aide Stadium with a 34 to 17 win over the Salukis of Southern Illinois.

This win gives Head Coach Barry Odom is second win in as many attempts.

Devin Mockobee of Purdue – dodging a tackle try by Shug Walker of SIU for a 1-yard touchdown run

Devin Mockobee posted his first multi-scoring game in his Purdue career as he rushed for 126 yards on 32 carries while Quarterback Ryne Browne passed for two scores on his way to a 14 of 23 passing night for 170 yards.

Ryan Browne of Purdue – diving into the pylon for what appeared to be a touchdown, but he was ruled out of bounds on the Southern Illinois two-yard line

Browne connected with Armad Branch for 13 yards and Nitro Tuttle for 29 yards.

Arhmad Branch of Purdue – catching a 13-yard touchdown pass in front of Sebastian Vargas Escobar of SIU

George Burham led the receivers with three grabs for 48 yards on the night.

George Burhenn of Purdue – catching a pass good for a 21-yard gain against Southern Illinois

Tahj Ra-El led the Boiler defense with seven total tackles while Mani Powell and Charles Correa added five totals too.

Purdue will have a big test next weekend as the Trojans of Southern California, winners of their first two games by large margins in West Lafayette.

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