Wisconsin Badgers 38–17 Purdue Boilermakers: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2023

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Purdue Boilermakers 38–17 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 38, Purdue Boilermakers 17.

Game summary

Wisconsin Badgers rolled past Purdue Boilermakers 38–17 in Week 4 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) — 174.0 pass yds, +0.03 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Braelon Allen — 122.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Deion Burks — 6 rec, 73.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wisconsin (+0.171/play) vs Purdue (-0.067/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	12	6	6	9	38
Purdue Boilermakers	3	0	12	0	17

Scoring Map

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

WISWisconsin Badgers

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 21

OPP EZ

+3OPP 31

PURPurdue Boilermakers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Wisconsin
Q1TD
TMTanner Mordecai
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Tanner Mordecai rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Wisconsin
Q1TD
TMTanner Mordecai
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Tanner Mordecai rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Purdue
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
12-3
Field goal good from 34 yards
Wisconsin
Q2TD
BABraelon Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-3
Braelon Allen rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Wisconsin
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
21-3
Field goal good from 38 yards
Purdue
Q3TD
TTTyrone Tracy Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-9
Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushes 19 yards for a touchdown
Wisconsin
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
24-9
Field goal good from 22 yards
Purdue
Q3TD
HCHudson Card
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Hudson Card rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Wisconsin
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
27-15
Field goal good from 48 yards
Wisconsin
Q4TD
BABraelon Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-15
Braelon Allen rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) — 174.0 yds · +0.03 EPA/play +0.93 EPA
Will Pauling (Wisconsin) — 19.0 yds · +0.84 EPA/play +0.84 EPA
Hudson Card (Purdue) — 184.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -11.77 EPA

Rushing

Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) — 122.0 yds · 2 TD +0.55 EPA
Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) — 57.0 yds · 2 TD +0.21 EPA
Chez Mellusi (Wisconsin) — 39.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Receiving

Deion Burks (Purdue) — 6 rec · 73.0 yds +1.06 EPA
C.J. Williams (Wisconsin) — 5 rec · 56.0 yds +1.10 EPA
Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen (Purdue) — 4 rec · 62.0 yds +1.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Mordecai	Wisconsin	27	63.0%	174	+0.03	+0.93
Will Pauling	Wisconsin	1	100.0%	19	+0.84	+0.84
Hudson Card	Purdue	40	52.5%	184	-0.29	-11.77

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Wisconsin	Purdue
Plays	71	69
EPA / play	+0.171	-0.067
Total EPA	+12.14	-4.62
Success rate	45.1%	39.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.063	-0.294
Rush EPA / play	+0.241	+0.246
Yards	411	395

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Purdue	3	7	-1.81	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	9	58	+5.36	Rush TD
Q1	Purdue	6	24	-1.13	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	7	38	+2.89	Rush TD
Q1	Purdue	7	63	+1.68	Field goal
Q1	Wisconsin	16	100	+7.91	Rush TD
Q2	Purdue	3	8	-1.17	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	6	27	+0.32	Punt
Q2	Purdue	11	66	+0.85	Interception
Q3	Wisconsin	5	64	+2.63	Field goal
Q3	Purdue	8	75	+7.48	Rush TD
Q3	Wisconsin	10	71	+1.46	Field goal
Q3	Purdue	9	75	+6.95	Rush TD
Q4	Wisconsin	4	21	-1.89	Field goal
Q4	Purdue	3	16	-5.26	Interception
Q4	Wisconsin	3	1	-6.39	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Hudson Card pass intercepted (-6.51 EPA)
Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Tanner Mordecai pass intercepted (-4.97 EPA)
Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Fumble (-4.52 EPA)
Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushes 19 yards for a touchdown (+4.25 EPA)
Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Braelon Allen rushes for 52 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.43 EPA)
Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Tanner Mordecai rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+3.2 EPA)
Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Braelon Allen rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+2.95 EPA)
Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Braelon Allen rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+2.89 EPA)

Key takeaways

Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (38–17) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) — 174.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wisconsin at 0.171 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 Wisconsin Badgers vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Wisconsin Badgers 38, Purdue Boilermakers 17 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 38–17.

Where can I find the Wisconsin Badgers vs Purdue Boilermakers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520266.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Purdue Boilermakers in passing?

Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) led passers with 174.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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