Devin Mockobee ran for 126 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries Saturday night as Purdue surpassed its 2024 win total with a 34-17 decision over Southern Illinois in West Lafayette, Ind.

Quarterback Ryan Browne added 170 yards in the air on 14-of-23 accuracy for the Boilermakers (2-0), throwing for two scores and tossing an interception. Purdue, which went 1-11 last year and lost the final 11 games, outrushed the Salukis 215-81 and controlled the ball for 36 minutes and 46 seconds.

Quarterback DJ Williams hit 20 of 33 passes for 202 yards with a touchdown and also rushed for a score. But Southern Illinois (1-1), which entered the game ranked 14th and 15th in the two major FCS polls, managed just a field goal after its two first quarter touchdowns.

The Boilermakers trailed 14-7 after W

See Full Page