Purdue quarterback Hudson Card was almost perfect as he racked up four touchdown passes in the Boilermakers’ 42-0 win against Indiana State during the season opener for both teams on Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.Purdue notched a first down on each of its first three plays, Card connected on his first seven passes and was 24-for-25 for 273 yards before being relieved at 3:42 of the third quarter.Purdue Devin Mockobee had 11 carries for 89 rushing yards and Elijah Jackson had three carries for 83 yards and a touchdown.FCS member Indiana State had just 154 yards of total offense while Purdue poured it on with 583 total yards.On Purdue’s first possession, Card capped an eight play, 55-yard drive when he found Max Klare from 9 yards out in the back of the end zone for a 7-0 lead.On Purdue’s next possession, Indiana State had a moment to savor when linebacker Maddix Blackwell forced a fumble by Purdue’s Drew Biber that was recovered by Garret Ollendieck deep into Sycamores territory at 4:07 in the first quarter.Purdue was back at it late in the opening quarter and a quick out pass from Card to Jaron Tibbs led to an 8-yard touchdown and a 14-0 Purdue lead early in the second period.A 37-yard run by Mockobee on a draw play set up Card to find a wide open De’Nylon Morrissette in the corner of the end zone for a 21-0 lead Purdue held into halftime.
QB Hudson Card deals as Purdue routs Indiana State 42-0
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