O'Connell, Durham lead Purdue past No. 21 Illinois 31-24Aidan OโConnell passed for 237 yards and three scores, two to Payne Durham, and Purdue beat No. 21 Illinois 31-24 to turn the Big Ten West race into a muddled mess.
Purdue outlasts Tennessee 48-45 in OT in Music City BowlMitchell Fineran kicked a 39-yard field goal in overtime and Purdue finished off its best season since 2003 by overcoming a 14-point deficit and beating Tennessee 48-45 on Thursday in a record-setting Music City Bowl.
Kelly ties Rockne as No. 12 Irish hold off BoilermakersKyren Williams scored two long touchdowns, the second a 51-yard run with 6:05 remaining, as No. 12 Notre Dame held off Purdue for its 26th straight victory at home.