Slow starts have become the norm for the Purdue Boilermakers. They've lost six of their last eight season openers. They've only been above .500 after four games once since 2017. And after being picked to finish last in the 18-team Big Ten, coach Ryan Walters & Co. know it starts Saturday against Indiana State.
FILE - Purdue defensive back Dillon Thieneman during an NCAA football game, Sept. 2, 2023, in West Lafayette, Ind. FILE - Purdue head coach Ryan Walters watches an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Nov. 4, 2023. FILE - Purdue defensive back Dillon Thieneman during an NCAA football game, Sept. 2, 2023, in West Lafayette, Ind. FILE - Purdue defensive back Dillon Thieneman during an NCAA football game, Sept. 2, 2023, in West Lafayette, Ind.
the Boilermakers need Card to improve. Last year, he completed just 58.9% of his throws with 15 TDs and eight interceptions in his most extensive college action. His completion percentage needs to be closer to 70% and he needs to protect the ball better, too.A Purdue victory would give Purdue the seventh 7-0 series start against a team, six of those being Indiana schools. ... Indiana State has been outscored 253-76 in the first six contests in West Lafayette, including a 56-0 loss in 2022. ...
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