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Ball State at Purdue
Sep 16, 2006 • Completed
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Ball State
Mid-American

Final Score
28 - 38

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Game Conditions
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Purdue beats Ball State 38-28
Purdue finished ahead of Ball State 38-28 on Sep 16, 2006. The result came in week 3 of the 2006 season.
Purdue finished ahead of Ball State 38-28 on Sep 16, 2006. The result came in week 3 of the 2006 season.
Purdue built the decisive edge with a 10-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Purdue 533; Ball State 352. Another key split was passing yards: Purdue 416; Ball State 323.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Purdue 533; Ball State 352
Passing yards
Purdue 416; Ball State 323
Rushing yards
Purdue 117; Ball State 61
Turnovers
Purdue 3; Ball State 2
First downs
Purdue 23; Ball State 19
Possession time
Purdue 17:28; Ball State 19:12
Third downs
Purdue 5-12; Ball State 5-14
Completions-attempts
Purdue 30-39; Ball State 24-37
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Ball State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 533 | 352 |
| Passing Yards | 416 | 323 |
| Rushing Yards | 117 | 61 |
| First Downs | 23 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-75 | 6-33 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-39 | 24-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 17:28 | 19:12 |