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Florida Atlantic at Purdue
Sep 24, 2022 • Completed
Away
Florida Atlantic
American Athletic

Final Score
26 - 28

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Game Conditions
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Purdue edges Florida Atlantic 28-26
Purdue defeated Florida Atlantic 28-26 in Week 4 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 354-419 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Purdue set the terms early in a game that finished 28-26. Austin Burton pass complete to Charlie Jones for 7 yds for a TD, (Mitchell Fineran KICK) came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Purdue the first major swing.
Purdue's box score carried the story: 354 total yards, 188 rushing yards, and 166 passing yards. Florida Atlantic finished with 419 total yards, including 189 on the ground and 230 through the air.
Purdue converted 3-12 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Purdue led 14-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Charlie Jones 12 Yd pass from Austin Burton (Mitchell Fineran Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Austin Burton pass complete to Charlie Jones for 7 yds for a TD, (Mitchell Fineran KICK) (Purdue led 7-0 over Florida Atlantic).
Field Goal Good
Morgan Suarez 27 yd FG GOOD (Florida Atlantic led 3-7 over Purdue).
Passing Touchdown
N'Kosi Perry pass complete to LaJohntay Wester for 13 yds for a TD, (Morgan Suarez KICK) (Florida Atlantic led 10-7 over Purdue).
Field Goal Good
Morgan Suarez 39 yd FG GOOD (Florida Atlantic led 13-7 over Purdue).
Passing Touchdown
Charlie Jones 12 Yd pass from Austin Burton (Mitchell Fineran Kick) (Purdue led 14-13 over Florida Atlantic).
Rushing Touchdown
Dylan Downing run for 2 yds for a TD, (Mitchell Fineran KICK) (Purdue led 21-13 over Florida Atlantic).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-26
Purdue defeated Florida Atlantic.
Total yards
354-419
Purdue held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
188
Purdue averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
166
Purdue averaged 5.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
Purdue's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
Florida Atlantic's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Florida Atlantic |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 354 | 419 |
| Passing Yards | 166 | 230 |
| Rushing Yards | 188 | 189 |
| First Downs | 21 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-55 | 6-77 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-31 | 18-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 30:33 | 29:27 |