WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Ryan Browne threw for 311 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another TD to lead Purdue to a 31-0 rout of Ball State in Saturday’s season opener for both teams.

The Barry Odom coaching era at Purdue got off to a fast start when the Boilermakers scored in the first 40 seconds on a 49-yard touchdown pass from Browne to Arhmad Branch.

“Getting the first win for coach Odom is huge and he has a lot to do with that,” Browne said. “I love coach Odom since I've been here, he's been amazing. ”

The Boilermakers finished 1-11 last season, losing their last 11 games. However, Browne said the nearly 54,000 fans were enthusiastic.

“Winning for your fans is the best part of winning,” Browne said. “If you go out and there is no one rooting for you. it’s a completely different g

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