Total Yards
Nevada404
Purdue519
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Purdue at Nevada
Aug 31, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 1
Away
Purdue
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 34
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Nevada
Mountain West
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Passing Yards
Nevada295
Purdue423
Rushing Yards
Nevada109
Purdue96
Turnovers
Nevada0
Purdue5
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature86°F
Wind12 mph W
Humidity
11%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Nevada vs Purdue box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nevada28:37
Purdue31:23
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Nevada edges Purdue 34-31
Nevada defeated Purdue 34-31 in Week 1 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 404-519 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Nevada set the terms early in a game that finished 34-31. J.D. Dellinger 32 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Purdue the first major swing.
Nevada's box score carried the story: 404 total yards, 109 rushing yards, and 295 passing yards. Purdue finished with 519 total yards, including 96 on the ground and 423 through the air.
Nevada converted 5-18 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-5, Nevada led 7-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brandon Talton 56 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
J.D. Dellinger 32 yd FG GOOD (Purdue led 10-0 over Nevada).
Passing Touchdown
Elijah Sindelar pass complete to Brycen Hopkins for 2 yds for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK) (Purdue led 7-0 over Nevada).
Passing Touchdown
Carson Strong pass complete to Dominic Christian for 38 yds for a TD, (Brandon Talton KICK) (Nevada led 7-10 over Purdue).
Passing Touchdown
Elijah Sindelar pass complete to Rondale Moore for 39 yds for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK) (Purdue led 24-7 over Nevada).
Passing Touchdown
Elijah Sindelar pass complete to Jackson Anthrop for 38 yds for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK) (Purdue led 17-7 over Nevada).
Passing Touchdown
Carson Strong pass complete to Elijah Cooks for 21 yds for a TD, (Brandon Talton KICK) (Nevada led 14-24 over Purdue).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-31
Nevada defeated Purdue.
Total yards
404-519
Nevada held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
109
Nevada averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
295
Nevada averaged 5.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-18
Nevada's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-18
Purdue's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nevada | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 404 | 519 |
| Passing Yards | 295 | 423 |
| Rushing Yards | 109 | 96 |
| First Downs | 19 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-18 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-95 | 6-55 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-52 | 34-52 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 28:37 | 31:23 |