Arhmad Branch surprisingly did not start or play much against USC.

FAU transfer EJ Horton Jr.'s work in practice earned a larger role against the Trojans.

Purdue football showed it can play multiple defensive fronts Saturday against Notre Dame.

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue football's most explosive receiver in the first two games played a noticeably reduced role against USC.

Boilermakers offensive coordinator Josh Henson said EJ Horton Jr. earned the start over Arhmad Branch with his practice performance. Horton shared the team lead in targets with eight, finishing with 70 yards on five receptions.

Branch, who who caught touchdowns on game-opening drives agianst Ball State and Southern Illinois, played only 11 snaps to Horton's 37 against USC. However, Henson said Branch also wa

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