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Northwestern Shuts Out Purdue for First Time in 70 Years

10/19/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Northwestern defeated Purdue 19-0, delivering the Boilermakers their first shutout loss to the Wildcats in 70 years.
Purdue's offense mustered only 57 yards in the first half and failed to score.
Purdue fell to 2-5 overall and 0-4 in the Big Ten, extending its conference losing streak to 13 games.
The team faces a challenging schedule ahead, with a Homecoming game against Rutgers next.

History

Historical Context

Northwestern's football history has been marked by significant struggles, including a record 34-game losing streak from 1979 to 1982. In 1953, Northwestern defeated Purdue 19-0, a notable shutout that would not be repeated for 70 years. Currently, Purdue faces a 13-game conference losing streak, reflecting ongoing challenges in the competitive Big Ten landscape.

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Story summary

Northwestern defeated Purdue 19-0, delivering the Boilermakers their first shutout loss to the Wildcats in 70 years.
Purdue's offense mustered only 57 yards in the first half and failed to score.
Purdue fell to 2-5 overall and 0-4 in the Big Ten, extending its conference losing streak to 13 games.
The team faces a challenging schedule ahead, with a Homecoming game against Rutgers next.

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