Western Michigan at Purdue
Saturday, September 14, 2002 Share
Purdue beat Western Michigan 28–24. It was their second meeting; after it, Purdue led the series 2–0.
Final at Ross-Ade Stadium, West LafayetteAttendance 55,140
- At kickoff
- 86°F, clear, wind 10 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Purdue University Airport (KLAF), 4 km from the stadium, six minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 14 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 24 |
| Purdue | 7 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Purdue 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Western Michigan–Purdue gamePurdue leads 4–0 in four meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2014 | Purdue 43, Western Michigan 34 | |
| 2011 | Purdue 37, Western Michigan 32 | Little Caesars Bowl |
| 2002 | Purdue 28, Western Michigan 24 | |
| 1993 | Purdue 28, Western Michigan 13 |
Around this game
Western Michigan
- Next gamevs. Virginia TechSept. 28, 2002
- SeasonWestern Michigan in 2002
- ProgramWestern Michigan history and records
Purdue
- Next gamevs. Wake ForestSept. 21, 2002
- SeasonPurdue in 2002
- ProgramPurdue history and records