Pardu’s 27-20 loss vs. Northwest Ten observations.
1. The offensive line took a step back in the game. There was little pressure ahead. And the final numbers illustrate this. Boilermakers ran 17 times in a short span of two yards. Did Jeff Broham leave the ground game too soon? From time to time, the attack failed in tough, short-yard conditions that define high-level Big Ten O-lines. Purdue sank into third-and-long, as it was only 4-of-17 in conversions (24 percent). And the offense ended with just 265 yards.
“First, I’ve made provision to do better to be more creative and we find ways to build more yards,” Broham said. “Because it didn’t happen and we relied heavily on the passing game and they did a good job of staying physically with our receivers and catching and catching and catching the Aden (O’Connell) ball for as long as they wanted. So and they met us. . ”
2. Xander swallowed Horvath through the Northwestern, winning five in a row at Ross-Ade Stadium. He ran 10 times for 21 yards, looking at his longest three ends of a 100-yard rushing game. There was nowhere to run all night. Good note: Horvath passed a career high pass for 100 yards. Another good note: King Doryu entered in 2020, but it had little effect: a carry no yards. After seeing this Wildcat Club, you will wonder if it is the best in the Big Ten West. Wisconsin will visit Evanston next week. Interesting.
“Well, anytime you rush for just two yards, we all take the blame,” Broham said. “So I take the blame for that. I thought we had a proper plan for a few different runs and trying to spread them out and make a little space. It looks like they were behind us even when they were playing pass coverage. Were pushing. Backfield and we were going the other way, especially early in the game. “
The. The offensive line just couldn’t struggle to open holes in the ground game. It also leaked pass protection. Iddan O’Connell was always under pressure, and in his final number he turned again: 28-of-51 for 263 yards with two TDs. A pre-game TV report said it was a “bang up.” It’s easy to see the couple he faced with the pressure, and why he struggled. There will be no real comeback magic tonight. To win the Purdue, Junior needed to make excellent.
“A little this past week” when Brahman was asked if O’Connell had been ben up. “But I don’t want to reveal anything. But he plays hard. He threw a little for us. And, you know, we helped him move the game forward.”
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If. If it looks like Purdue has thrown David Bell too much. It does. Bell was targeted 17 times out of 51 passes by Aidan O’Connell. He had received 100 yards in the last five games. That streak ended, as Bell finished with nine grabs for 78 yards. It will make sure if the second curtain width is exceeded tonight. Milton Wright was that guy, but he had 24 yards and just three catches for TD.
“I think (O’K) nale put a little too much key on it,” Broham said. “I think when we got some things, we were spreading it more. So I think An Dunn knows he probably did a little bit of time there. … We’ve got other playmakers. They’ve got them.” We will try to take someone away again or double up or push the coverage that way, we will include other boys. “
Wide. Speaking of widths… Boilermakers make sure Rondley Moore v. A few hours before the game, Purdue released an email stating that Moore would be out. Speculation began earlier in the day that Moore would probably play. He is due to take part immediately from September 28, 2019. His playmaking skills could mean Pardu’s victory.
“Well, he’s not ready to play,” Broham said. “I think he’s working hard to get back. We always hope he’s back. But I’m not going to put anyone on the field before he’s ready to play. So, as soon as he’s healthy enough to go, he’ll be on the field. “
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6. I think I can speak for everyone when I say this: More Garrett Miller. The redshirt looked freshman tight and pro when he dropped 40 yards for a TD on the 4th and one in the second quarter. It was the first catch of Miller’s career. More of this crime is needed from the tight end point. And Miller looks like a playmaker.
7. Performed well in defense vs. NU ground game. The Wildcats finished with 40 yards on 40 carries. The Wildcats only had a total of 292 yards, and Purdue generated turnover.
“I thought our defense often played well,” Broham said. “They got some stops, they gave us the ball towards the end of the game and gave us a chance to come back and tie the game and we didn’t take advantage of it. So it’s a game we’ll learn from. There’s going to be a loss. We have to get better with it. Including me, and getting ready for Minnesota. “
8. Over time, Wildcats quarterback Peyton Ramsey found open receivers, especially on the third inning. It keeps the drives alive. Indiana’s Grad Transfer hits three TDs with a 23-of-36 pass and a tick for 212 yards. If you recall, he led the IU to a 44-41 2 OT win at the end of 2019 at the Rands-Ro Day Stadium, a 23-yard and 33-off pass for 3 TD.
9. No doubt, Purdue missed the presence of star D-and-Giroj Carlaftis, who was hurt in Illinois. He got dressed tonight but didn’t play.
“George has worked hard to get back,” Broham said. “No one does this to come back quickly. But I think he was close. We’ll see how it goes this week. We know he’ll be on the field soon. He’ll think he can move on. So, you You know, he was probably trying to play in third place if he thought he could do it in the pre-heated inspiration of the game. But he was trying to get ready to be fast. “
10. Next week’s game in Minnesota is a big deal. The Golden Gophers, listed 35-7 in Iowa on Friday night, felt listed and unnecessary. Minnesota is 1-3- 1-3 and is potentially teetering on the edge. The Gophers have won the last two games against Pardu and six of the seven. Boilers need to pay back some salaries to stay in the Big Ten West race. The sense of urgency is real.
“We’re ready to move to Minnesota, a place we haven’t done very well,” Broham said. “And get better and play better next week.”
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