ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Boilermakers Defeat Iowa 24-7
Aidan O'Connell led the way with 375 passing yards on Saturday as the Boilermakers picked up a 24-7 victory over the Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Boilermakers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +12.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 42.5.
Aidan O'Connell completed 30 of 40 pass attempts for 375 yards for the Boilermakers in the win.
Tyler Goodson rushed for 68 yards for Iowa, while Ivory Kelly-Martin added 23 yards. Spencer Petras threw for 195 yards for the Hawkeyes, while receivers Sam LaPorta and Keagan Johnson had 61 and 50 yards respectively.
Iowa was outgained by Purdue 464-271 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-17 by the Boilermakers.
The time of possession battle favored Purdue as their offense was on the field for 34:46, longer than the 25:14 of their opponents.
Purdue heads into a 8 battle against Wisconsin. Iowa, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wisconsin.