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Purdue football gets first win with victory over Boston College

John Terhune and Frank Oliver
Journal & Courier
D. J. Knox, from left, Kirk Barron and Keiwan Jones celebrate after Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13 Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
D. J. Knox, from left, Kirk Barron and Keiwan Jones celebrate after Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13 Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Purdue center Kirk Barron celebrates after the Boilermakers defeated Boston College 30-13 Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Purdue center Kirk Barron celebrates after the Boilermakers defeated Boston College 30-13 Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Boston College running back AJ Dillion is stacked up at the line of scrimmage in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Boston College running back AJ Dillion is stacked up at the line of scrimmage in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's David Blough is hit while throwing in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's David Blough is hit while throwing in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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A pass to  Purdue's Terry Wright is broken up in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
A pass to Purdue's Terry Wright is broken up in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's David Blough in  the pocket in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's David Blough in the pocket in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's Rondale Moore is congratulated after scoring a touchdown in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's Rondale Moore is congratulated after scoring a touchdown in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's Jacob Thieneman sacks BC quarterback Anthony Brown in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's Jacob Thieneman sacks BC quarterback Anthony Brown in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's David Blough in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's David Blough in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's David Blough congratulates Rondale Moore after a TD in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's David Blough congratulates Rondale Moore after a TD in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's Kai Higgins intercepts a tipped pass as BC quarterback Anthony Brown looks on in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's Kai Higgins intercepts a tipped pass as BC quarterback Anthony Brown looks on in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's Brycen Hopkins can't hang on to the ball in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's Brycen Hopkins can't hang on to the ball in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's David Blough in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's David Blough in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's Markell Jones in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's Markell Jones in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's Terry Wright with a touchdown catch in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's Terry Wright with a touchdown catch in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's Anthony Watts celebrates an interception in the second half of Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's Anthony Watts celebrates an interception in the second half of Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's Anthony Watts celebrates an interception in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's Anthony Watts celebrates an interception in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's Antonio Blackmon, left, celebrates an interception with Tim Cason and Kamal Hardy in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's Antonio Blackmon, left, celebrates an interception with Tim Cason and Kamal Hardy in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's DJ Knox in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's DJ Knox in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Purdue's Jeff Brohm celebrates with his family in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
Purdue's Jeff Brohm celebrates with his family in Purdue's 30-13 win in West Lafayette on Saturday September 22, 2018.
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Rondale Moore of Purdue can’t come up with the catch on a pass in the second quarter against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
Rondale Moore of Purdue can’t come up with the catch on a pass in the second quarter against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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Jared Sparks of Purdue tries to spin free of Hamp Cheevers of Boston College after a pass reception Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
Jared Sparks of Purdue tries to spin free of Hamp Cheevers of Boston College after a pass reception Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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D. J. Knox with a second half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
D. J. Knox with a second half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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Terry Wright of Purdue with a second half touchdown reception in front of Brandon Sebastian of Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
Terry Wright of Purdue with a second half touchdown reception in front of Brandon Sebastian of Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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Terry Wright of Purdue with a second half touchdown reception in front of Brandon Sebastian of Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
Terry Wright of Purdue with a second half touchdown reception in front of Brandon Sebastian of Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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Terry Wright of Purdue celebrates with Markell Jones after his second half touchdown reception against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
Terry Wright of Purdue celebrates with Markell Jones after his second half touchdown reception against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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Anthony Watts of Purdue celebrates with teammates after intercepting a Boston College pass that had initially been tipped at the line of scrimmage at 5:42 in the third quarter Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
Anthony Watts of Purdue celebrates with teammates after intercepting a Boston College pass that had initially been tipped at the line of scrimmage at 5:42 in the third quarter Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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Anthony Watts of Purdue celebrates with teammates after intercepting a Boston College pass that had initially been tipped at the line of scrimmage at 5:42 in the third quarter Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
Anthony Watts of Purdue celebrates with teammates after intercepting a Boston College pass that had initially been tipped at the line of scrimmage at 5:42 in the third quarter Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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Members of the Drum Crew slap hands with the Purdue faithful as the Boilermakers begin the fourth quarter against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
Members of the Drum Crew slap hands with the Purdue faithful as the Boilermakers begin the fourth quarter against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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Kenneth Major, left, of Purdue celebrates with teammates after his second half interception against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
Kenneth Major, left, of Purdue celebrates with teammates after his second half interception against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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D. J. Knox of Purdue with a second half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
D. J. Knox of Purdue with a second half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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David Blough with a second half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
David Blough with a second half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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David Blough with a second half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
David Blough with a second half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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David Blough with a second half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
David Blough with a second half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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David Blough with a second half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
David Blough with a second half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13.
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D. J. Knox, from left, Kirk Barron and Keiwan Jones celebrate after Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13 Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
D. J. Knox, from left, Kirk Barron and Keiwan Jones celebrate after Purdue defeated Boston College 30-13 Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Purdue quarterback David Blough and center Kirk Barron slap hands with the Purdue faithful after the Boilermakers defeated Boston College 30-13 Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Purdue quarterback David Blough and center Kirk Barron slap hands with the Purdue faithful after the Boilermakers defeated Boston College 30-13 Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Markell Jones of Purdue on a first half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Markell Jones of Purdue on a first half carry against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Rondale Moore of Purdue with a stiff arm to Isaiah McDuffie of Boston College on a kick return in the first half Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Rondale Moore of Purdue with a stiff arm to Isaiah McDuffie of Boston College on a kick return in the first half Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Rondale Moore of Purdue on a first half kick return against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Rondale Moore of Purdue on a first half kick return against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm screams to get the attention of the officials after a penalty was whistled against Boston College in the first half Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm screams to get the attention of the officials after a penalty was whistled against Boston College in the first half Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Jacob Thieneman reacts after sacking Boston College quarterback Anthony Brown in the first half Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Jacob Thieneman reacts after sacking Boston College quarterback Anthony Brown in the first half Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Rondale Moore of Purdue turns the corner on Brandon Sebastian and John Lamot of Boston College on a first half touchdown reception Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Rondale Moore of Purdue turns the corner on Brandon Sebastian and John Lamot of Boston College on a first half touchdown reception Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Rondale Moore of Purdue with his second touchdown of the first half against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Rondale Moore of Purdue with his second touchdown of the first half against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Rondale Moore of Purdue sprints to the endzone on a touchdown reception in the firs half against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Rondale Moore of Purdue sprints to the endzone on a touchdown reception in the firs half against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Rondale Moore of Purdue out runs John Lamot of Boston College on a first half touchdown reception Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
Rondale Moore of Purdue out runs John Lamot of Boston College on a first half touchdown reception Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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D. J. Knox of Purdue celebrates after his rushing touchdown in the first half against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
D. J. Knox of Purdue celebrates after his rushing touchdown in the first half against Boston College Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Ross-Ade Stadium.
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