Penn State Defeats Purdue 49-10 in Playoff

The No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions solidified their aspirations for a College Football Playoff berth with a commanding 49-10 victory over the struggling Purdue Boilermakers. Coach James Franklin praised the team's performance as their best of the season, showcasing an offensive strategy that highlighted tight end Tyler Warren, who achieved 190 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Drew Allar demonstrated precision and poise, completing 17 of 19 passes for 247 yards and three touchdowns, while backup Beau Pribula also contributed effectively. Defensively, Penn State's edge rushers, Dani Dennis-Sutton and Abdul Carter, proved formidable, consistently penetrating Purdue's offense. The win emphasizes Penn State's strong season, now boasting a record of 9-1, as they look forward to their final games with playoff implications. The Nittany Lions' historical dominance over Purdue remains intact, extending their all-time series lead to 16-3-1.