Purdue Boilermakers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 2017 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Purdue Boilermakers 14–12 in Week 8, 2017. Final score: Purdue Boilermakers 12, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Purdue Boilermakers	0	3	3	6	12
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	6	0	6	0	14

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• David Blough (2509) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.21 EPA/play -2.99 EPA
• Giovanni Rescigno (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.39 EPA/play -6.61 EPA
• Elijah Sindelar (2509) — 0.0 yds · -0.49 EPA/play -13.67 EPA

Rushing

• Gus Edwards (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.23 EPA
• D.J. Knox (2509) — 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Markell Jones (2509) — 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Anthony Mahoungou (2509) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA
• Gregory Phillips (2509) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.79 EPA
• Jerome Washington (164) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.68 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
David Blough	2509	14	57.1%	0	1	-0.21	-2.99
Giovanni Rescigno	164	17	52.9%	0	1	-0.39	-6.61
Elijah Sindelar	2509	28	53.6%	0	0	-0.49	-13.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PUR	RUTG
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2509	3	0	+2.28	Ended
Q1	164	6	0	-1.02	Punt
Q1	2509	6	0	-1.12	Punt
Q1	164	6	0	-1.78	Punt
Q1	2509	5	0	+0.35	Punt
Q1	164	1	0	+4.85	Rush TD
Q1	164	1	0	-0.84	Ended
Q1	2509	6	0	-1.54	Punt
Q2	164	5	0	-1.02	Punt
Q2	2509	1	0	-2.32	Interception
Q2	164	3	0	-2.02	Punt
Q2	2509	7	0	-0.84	Punt
Q2	164	2	0	-2.20	Punt
Q2	2509	8	0	-3.24	Field goal
Q2	164	3	0	-2.23	Punt
Q2	2509	6	0	+1.85	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Giovanni Rescigno pass complete to Raheem Blackshear for 35 yds for a TD, (Andrew Harte KICK) (+5.19 EPA)
2. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gus Edwards run for 74 yds for a TD, (Andrew Harte KICK) (+4.84 EPA)
3. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Elijah Sindelar pass incomplete to Cole Herdman (-4.44 EPA)
4. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Joe Schopper run for 13 yds to the Prdue 39 for a 1ST down (+3.4 EPA)
5. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · David Blough run for 1 yd to the Rutgr 45 (-3.39 EPA)
6. Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · Elijah Sindelar pass complete to Jared Sparks for 22 yds to the Prdue 40 for a 1ST down (+3.37 EPA)
7. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Elijah Sindelar pass intercepted Damon Hayes return for no gain to the Rutgr 40 (-3.08 EPA)
8. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · D.J. Knox run for 41 yds to the Rutgr 19 for a 1ST down (+3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (14–12) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: David Blough (2509) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: PUR at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Purdue Boilermakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Purdue Boilermakers 12, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 14 in Week 8 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 12–14.

Where can I find the Purdue Boilermakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935387.

Who led Purdue Boilermakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

David Blough (2509) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Purdue Boilermakers at Rutgers Scarlet Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.