Total Yards
Purdue555
Arizona430
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Arizona at Purdue
Dec 28, 2017 • Completed • Neutral Site
FOSTER FARMS BOWL
Season 2017PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Arizona
Big 12
Final Score
35 - 38
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Purdue
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Purdue396
Arizona302
Rushing Yards
Purdue159
Arizona128
Turnovers
Purdue1
Arizona2
Game Conditions
Temperature56°F
Wind9 mph NW
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Purdue vs Arizona box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Purdue32:05
Arizona27:55
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Purdue edges Arizona 38-35
Purdue defeated Arizona 38-35 in Week 1 of the 2017 postseason slate, finishing with a 555-430 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Purdue set the terms early in a game that finished 38-35. Khalil Tate pass complete to Tony Ellison for 29 yds for a TD, (Josh Pollack KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Arizona the first major swing.
Purdue's box score carried the story: 555 total yards, 159 rushing yards, and 396 passing yards. Arizona finished with 430 total yards, including 128 on the ground and 302 through the air.
Purdue converted 7-19 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Purdue led 31-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Elijah Sindelar pass complete to Gregory Phillips for 42 yds for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Khalil Tate pass complete to Tony Ellison for 29 yds for a TD, (Josh Pollack KICK) (Arizona led 14-7 over Purdue).
Passing Touchdown
Khalil Tate pass complete to Shawn Poindexter for 31 yds for a TD, (Josh Pollack KICK) (Arizona led 7-7 over Purdue).
Passing Touchdown
Elijah Sindelar pass complete to Anthony Mahoungou for 31 yds for a TD, (Spencer Evans KICK) (Purdue led 7-0 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Elijah Sindelar pass complete to Gregory Phillips for 42 yds for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK) (Purdue led 14-14 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Elijah Sindelar pass complete to Gregory Phillips for 22 yds for a TD, (Spencer Evans KICK) (Purdue led 21-14 over Arizona).
Rushing Touchdown
D.J. Knox run for 13 yds for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK) (Purdue led 28-14 over Arizona).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-35
Purdue defeated Arizona.
Total yards
555-430
Purdue held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
159
Purdue averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
396
Purdue averaged 7.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-19
Purdue's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Arizona's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 555 | 430 |
| Passing Yards | 396 | 302 |
| Rushing Yards | 159 | 128 |
| First Downs | 27 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-19 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 6-47 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 33-53 | 17-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 32:05 | 27:55 |