Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Hudson Card made history in their season-opening game against Indiana State, completing an impressive 24 out of 25 passes for a record-breaking 96% completion rate ¹ ².
This feat tied the all-time FBS record for completion percentage with a minimum of 20 completions. Card threw for 273 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, leading his team to a dominating 49-0 victory ¹.
The Boilermakers’ offense was on fire, with 12 different players catching a pass, and the team posting its highest passing output under coach Ryan Walters with 335 yards ¹. The rushing attack also impressed, combining for 248 yards and three touchdowns, with junior running back Devin Mockobee leading the way with 89 yards ¹.
Card’s performance was a highlight reel, with his only incompletion coming on a dropped pass ¹. His receivers were equally impressive, with tight end Max Klare leading the aerial attack with a career-high 71 receiving yards and his first career touchdown ¹.
The Boilermakers’ defense was equally stout, holding Indiana State to just 50 yards passing and 104 yards rushing ¹. The team forced six three-and-outs and recorded several sacks, with sophomore Will Heldt and senior Antonio Stevens tying for the team lead with seven tackles ¹.
This victory marked the first time Purdue shut out its opponent in a season opener since 2004 ¹. The Boilermakers are now 79-62-6 in season-opening games ¹. With this impressive win, Purdue heads into their bye week before hosting Notre Dame in a sold-out Ross-Ade Stadium.
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