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Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Purdue Boilermakers: 2020 Week 8 Recap

Boilermakers defeat Hawkeyes 24–20 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Purdue Boilermakers (Week 8).

Iowa Hawkeyes 20 0-1
Final 20–24
Purdue Boilermakers 24 1-0 Winner
Winner
Purdue Boilermakers
Final score
20–24
Halftime
Iowa Hawkeyes 15–12 Purdue Boilermakers
Top passer
Spencer Petras

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Quick answer

Purdue Boilermakers defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 24–20 in Week 8, 2020. Final score: Iowa Hawkeyes 20, Purdue Boilermakers 24.

Game summary

Purdue Boilermakers edged Iowa Hawkeyes 24–20 in Week 8 of the 2020 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Spencer Petras (2294) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.16 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Zander Horvath — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: David Bell — 13 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Iowa Hawkeyes0150320
Purdue Boilermakers660924

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

IOWAIowa Hawkeyes
PURPurdue Boilermakers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PUR
    Q1TD
    DBDavid Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Aidan O'Connell pass complete to David Bell for 9 yds for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK)

  2. IOWA
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-6

    Keith Duncan 27 yd FG GOOD

  3. PUR
    Q2TD
    DBDavid Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-12

    Aidan O'Connell pass complete to David Bell for 11 yds for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK)

  4. IOWA
    Q2TD
    MSMekhi Sargent

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-12

    Mekhi Sargent run for 1 yd for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK)

  5. IOWA
    Q2TD
    SPSpencer Petras

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-12

    Spencer Petras run for 1 yd for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK)

  6. PUR
    Q4TD
    DBDavid Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    Aidan O'Connell pass complete to David Bell for 6 yds for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK)

  7. PUR
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-21

    J.D. Dellinger 29 yd FG GOOD

  8. IOWA
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    18-21

    Keith Duncan 33 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Spencer Petras (2294) — 0.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +5.33 EPA
  • Aidan O'Connell (2509) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.25 EPA

Rushing

  • Zander Horvath (2509) — 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
  • Tyler Goodson (2294) — 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA
  • Mekhi Sargent (2294) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA

Receiving

  • David Bell (2509) — 13 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA
  • Milton Wright (2509) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
  • Tyler Goodson (2294) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Spencer Petras22943461.8%00+0.16+5.33
Aidan O'Connell25094667.4%03+0.03+1.25

Team EPA comparison

StatIOWAPUR
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1229450+2.14Ended
Q1250960+0.62Pass TD
Q1229460-0.99Fumble
Q1250980+1.54Ended
Q1229420-1.66Punt
Q1250930-2.21Punt
Q1229470+0.30Field goal
Q2250930-3.65Interception
Q2229420-0.66Punt
Q2250910+2.27Pass TD
Q2229420-0.22Rush TD
Q2250960+5.22Ended
Q22294100+7.12Rush TD
Q2250930-2.06Punt
Q2229440+1.98Ended
Q2250920-2.35Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Tyler Goodson run for 7 yds to the Prdue 16 Tyler Goodson fumbled, forced by Jalen Grahm, recovered by Prdue Brennan Thieneman (-6.17 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Spencer Petras pass complete to Tyler Goodson for 40 yds to the Prdue 20 for a 1ST down (+4.34 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass intercepted Barrington Wade return for 16 yds to the Iowa 19 (-4.12 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mekhi Sargent run for 13 yds to the Prdue 28 Mekhi Sargent fumbled, forced by Dedrick Mackey, recovered by Prdue Cam Allen (-3.83 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Spencer Petras pass complete to Nico Ragaini for 17 yds to the Prdue 16 for a 1ST down (+3.36 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass intercepted Matt Hankins return for no gain to the Iowa 36 (-3.03 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass complete to David Bell for 6 yds for a TD, (J.D. Dellinger KICK) (+2.97 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass complete to David Bell for 22 yds to the Iowa 44 for a 1ST down (+2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Purdue Boilermakers controlled the final (24–20) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Spencer Petras (2294) — yds.
  • EPA edge: IOWA 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 Iowa Hawkeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Iowa Hawkeyes 20, Purdue Boilermakers 24 in Week 8 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Iowa Hawkeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Purdue Boilermakers won with a final score of 20–24.

Where can I find the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401247296.

Who led Iowa Hawkeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers in passing?

Spencer Petras (2294) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Iowa Hawkeyes

Now 0-1 L

Purdue Boilermakers

Now 1-0 W