Total Yards
Purdue512
Eastern Kentucky387
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Eastern Kentucky at Purdue
Sep 3, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 1
Away
Eastern Kentucky
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Final Score
24 - 45
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Passing Yards
Purdue251
Eastern Kentucky222
Rushing Yards
Purdue261
Eastern Kentucky165
Turnovers
Purdue1
Eastern Kentucky4
Game Conditions
Temperature72°F
Wind7 mph E
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Purdue32:15
Eastern Kentucky27:45
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Game Story
Purdue pulls away from Eastern Kentucky 45-24
Purdue defeated Eastern Kentucky 45-24 in Week 1 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 512-387 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Purdue set the terms early in a game that finished 45-24. Bennie Coney pass complete to Dan Crimmins for 10 yds for a TD, (N. Creamer Run For Two-point Conversion) came with {'seconds': 50, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Eastern Kentucky the first major swing.
Purdue's box score carried the story: 512 total yards, 261 rushing yards, and 251 passing yards. Eastern Kentucky finished with 387 total yards, including 165 on the ground and 222 through the air.
Purdue converted 8-17 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Purdue led 28-18 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brian Lankford-Johnson run for 48 yds for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Bennie Coney pass complete to Dan Crimmins for 10 yds for a TD, (N. Creamer Run For Two-point Conversion) (Eastern Kentucky led 8-21 over Purdue).
Rushing Touchdown
Markell Jones run for 3 yds for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK) (Purdue led 7-0 over Eastern Kentucky).
Interception Return Touchdown
James Smith Jr. pass intercepted for a TD Gelen Robinson return for 78 yds for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK) (Eastern Kentucky led 0-21 over Purdue).
Rushing Touchdown
David Blough run for 1 yd for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK) (Purdue led 14-0 over Eastern Kentucky).
Field Goal Good
Lucas Williams 35 yd FG GOOD (Eastern Kentucky led 11-28 over Purdue).
Rushing Touchdown
Ethan Thomas run for 10 yds for a TD, (Lucas Williams KICK) (Eastern Kentucky led 18-28 over Purdue).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-24
Purdue defeated Eastern Kentucky.
Total yards
512-387
Purdue held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
261
Purdue averaged 6.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
251
Purdue averaged 5.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-17
Purdue's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-20
Eastern Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Eastern Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 512 | 387 |
| Passing Yards | 251 | 222 |
| Rushing Yards | 261 | 165 |
| First Downs | 25 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 10-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-17 | 4-39 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-44 | 20-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 32:15 | 27:45 |