Washington at Purdue
Saturday, September 23, 1972 Share
No. 15 Washington beat Purdue 22–21. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Washington led the series 2–1–1.
FinalHigh 66°F, low 54°F, 0.85 in. of rainAttendance 60,102
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Washington 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Washington–Purdue gameWashington leads 9–2–1 in 12 meetings, counting the eight since this game.
| 2026 | Washington 38, Purdue 26 | |
| 2025 | Washington 49, Purdue 13 | |
| 2002 | Purdue 34, Washington 24 | Sun Bowl |
| 2000 | Washington 34, Purdue 24 | Rose Bowl |
| 1990 | Washington 20, Purdue 14 | |
| 1989 | Washington 38, Purdue 9 |
Around this game
Washington
- Next gamevs. IllinoisSept. 30, 1972
- SeasonWashington in 1972
- ProgramWashington history and records
Purdue
- Next gameat Notre DameSept. 30, 1972
- SeasonPurdue in 1972
- ProgramPurdue history and records