Ryan Walters keeps getting his revenge, Emerald City! The Huskies defensive coordinator, the guy Purdue fired after 2024, came back to haunt his old team again Friday night, leading Washington to a 38-26 victory at Ross-Ade Stadium. That’s 2-0 against the Boilermakers for Walters since they showed him the door! This wasn’t just a win; our Dawgs put on a clinic, especially with the rushing game, that should make everyone in West Lafayette sick to their stomach.
Trey Cooley Explodes, Brown Delivers
This is the story we NEED to talk about! Trey Cooley, our sixth-year running back, came into this game with a grand total of 25 carries for 52 yards *all season*. What did he do Friday night against Purdue? He dropped a casual 113 yards on 8 carries, including a ridiculous 53-yard touchdown! That’s the kind of breakout performance that makes you stand up and scream! And don’t sleep on backup quarterback Elijah Brown, either. The kid put up a three-touchdown day. Purdue’s defense couldn’t handle the heat; their game plan fell apart. Remember how our rushing attack “hasn’t existed all season”? Well, it existed Friday, big time, and Purdue was on the wrong end of it.
Walters’ Defense Runs Circles Around His Old Team
You gotta love it when a plan comes together, especially when it’s your old coach shutting down his former squad. Ryan Walters, the guy they kicked to the curb in 2024, watched his defense absolutely control the Boilermakers’ offense. Purdue’s run game was nonexistent, period. Antonio Harris had a nice 60-yard scamper, but that was all on him, not their blocking. Their QB, Ryan Browne, tried to challenge our defensive backs, and it totally backfired with a crucial interception that killed any comeback hopes. They even turned the ball over on downs three times! Meanwhile, Purdue’s own defense? Woeful. They gave up 24 points, 302 yards, and 125 rushing yards by halftime alone! They managed three interceptions, yeah, but still earned a D grade. That tells you everything you need to know about how Walters’ boys dominated.
What’s Next for the Dawgs?
This win isn’t just a notch in the belt; it’s a statement. Purdue had some “good will” after a couple of wins, and we just flattened it. They’re going into an idle week with “more questions” than answers, and honestly, good! Our Dawgs, with a backup QB delivering and an unheralded running back going off, showed what they’re made of. Purdue’s special teams did have a solid day from kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, who hit a 48-yarder, and Dylan Drennan’s punt even led to a turnover, but two special teams penalties docked them. The Boilermakers’ coaches also struggled to stop Washington, dealing with preparing for two QBs and having one less day to get ready. But that’s on them! With Ryan Walters dialing up defensive masterpiece after masterpiece, this team is only getting started. Get ready, Dawg fans, because this season is heating up!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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