Elijah Brown's 3 TD Passes Help Washington End 3-Game Skid with 38-26 Victory over Purdue
- On Friday, backup quarterback Elijah Brown threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns to lead Washington past Purdue 38-26 in West Lafayette, Indiana, snapping a three-game losing streak.
- Starting in place of injured quarterback Demond Williams Jr., Brown secured Washington's first Big Ten conference victory of 2026 before an announced crowd of 50,941 at Ross-Ade Stadium.
- The Huskies amassed a season-high 488 total yards of offense, with tailback Trey Cooley rushing for 113 yards and a touchdown while Brown completed 21 of 27 passes despite three interceptions.
- Receiver Dezmen Roebuck caught a 4-yard touchdown pass extending Washington's lead to 31-20 early in the fourth quarter, while defensive stops by edge rusher Jacob Lane proved crucial throughout.
- Washington enters a bye week with its first Big Ten win and a path toward bowl eligibility, while Purdue must win three of five remaining games to reach the postseason.
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Reserve QB throws for 3 TDs as Washington downs Purdue, ends skid
Backup quarterback Elijah Brown threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns and Washington overcame five turnovers to snap a three-game losing streak with a 38-26 victory against Purdue on Friday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Elijah Brown’s 3 TD passes help Washington end 3-game skid with 38-26 victory over Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Elijah Brown threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns Friday night to help Washington break a three-game losing streak with a 38-26 victory over Purdue. Washington (4-3, 1-3 Big Ten) took a 31-20 lead early in the fourth quarter on Brown’s 4-yard touchdown pass to Dezmen Roebuck. The Boilermakers (3-4,...
Purdue’s offense, defense out of sync; Huskies seal win
While Purdue was able to force five turnovers on the day and win the time of possession battle, neither side of the ball was able to play complimentary football off of momentum swings. The Huskies were able to eek out a win after a sloppy game, leaving the Boilers with much to chew on going into their bye.
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