D.J. Knox – Noteworthy
RB D.J. Knox likely got some extra attention from NFL fans and scouts on Saturday thanks to his outstanding performance against Ohio State. He finished with 128 yards on 16 carries and had three touchdowns, including scoring runs of 42 and 40 yards.
D.J. Knox – Noteworthy
OCT 22 WALTER CAMP NATIONAL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: D.J. KNOX, PURDUE, 5th Year, Running Back, Fairburn, GA/Creekside…D.J. Knox rushed for 138 yards and three touchdowns as Purdue took down second-ranked Ohio State, 49-20. Knox scored on runs of 1, 42 and 40 yards as the Boilermakers’ recorded their biggest upset since 1984. With the victory, Purdue improved to 4-3, 3-1 in the Big Ten Conference. Notes: D.J. Knox is the fifth Boilermaker to receive Walter Camp National Player of the Week honors since 2004, and the first since defensive tackle Kawann Short (Nov. 13, 2011). – The Walter Camp Football Foundation
David Blough – Noteworthy
OCT 22 BIG TEN OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: David Blough, Purdue, Sr., QB, Carrollton, Texas/Creekview…Threw for 378 yards and three touchdowns in Purdue’s victory over Ohio State, extending the Boilermakers’ winning streak to four games…Became the fifth quarterback in school history to throw for at least 300 yards in three consecutive games, joining Jim Everett (twice), Drew Brees (twice), Kyle Orton and Curtis Painter…In the last five games, has thrown for 1,951 yards and 13 touchdowns against two interceptions…Earns his third career Offensive Player of the Week award and second this season…Last Purdue Offensive Player of the Week: David Blough (Sept. 17, 2018). – Big Ten Football
Joe Schopper – Noteworthy
OCT 22 BIG TEN SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Joe Schopper, Purdue, Sr., P, Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral…Averaged 43.3 yards per punt in Purdue’s victory over Ohio State…Rushed for a first down on a fake field goal that set up the Boilermakers’ second touchdown of the contest…Placed two punts inside the Ohio State 20-yard line…Earns his second career Special Teams Player of the Week honor…Last Purdue Special Teams Player of the Week: Joe Schopper (Oct. 1, 2018). – Big Ten Football
Markus Bailey – Noteworthy
OCT 22 BIG TEN DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Markus Bailey, Purdue, Jr., LB, Columbus, Ohio/Hilliard Davidson…Recorded a game-high 15 tackles, including eight solo stops, in the Boilermakers’ win against Ohio State…Returned an interception 41 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to cap Purdue’s largest scoring total against the Buckeyes in school history…Became the first Boilermaker to record 15 or more tackles in a game since Anthony Spencer had 15 at Notre Dame on Sept. 30, 2006…Receives his first career Defensive Player of the Week honor…Last Purdue Defensive Player of the Week: Anthony Brown (Nov. 2, 2015). – Big Ten Football
Markus Bailey – Noteworthy
LB Markus Bailey continued his dominance in the linebacking corps, and the Columbus native left Ohio State fans wondering why the Buckeyes couldn’t have found a scholarship for him when he was a high school senior. Boilermaker fans are grateful for that recruiting oversight, as he had 15 tackles and a game-clinching pick-six last week.
Rondale Moore – Noteworthy
OCT 22 BIG TEN CO-FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Rondale Moore, Purdue, Fr., WR, New Albany, Ind./Trinity…Racked up 252 all-purpose yards in Purdue’s win against Ohio State, marking the sixth time in seven career games that he has recorded at least 112 all-purpose yards…Finished with a game-high 12 receptions for 170 yards and two touchdowns…Returned three kicks for 49 yards, rushed twice for 24 yards and had a punt return for nine yards…Records his third Freshman of the Week award…Last Purdue Freshman of the Week: Rondale Moore (Sept. 24, 2018). – Big Ten Football