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Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats Recap - Wildcats Win 23-15
The Wildcats were Week 12 winners on Saturday, coming out on top of the Boilermakers by a score of 23-15 at Ryan Field.
Bettors who backed the Wildcats were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 48.0.
Cam Porter rushed for 95 yards, while Joseph Himon II added 12 yards in the win. Cam Johnson and Bryce Kirtz added 88 and 63 receiving yards respectively.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushed for 160 yards for Purdue, while Ryan Browne added 85 yards. Bennett Meredith threw for 36 yards for the Boilermakers, while receivers Devin Mockobee and Tyrone Tracy Jr. had 44 and 38 yards respectively.
Purdue outgained Northwestern 443-329 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 21-12 by the Boilermakers.
Purdue led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 34:43-25:17 split in that important category.
Northwestern looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Illinois. Purdue will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Indiana.