Oklahoma State vs. Purdue
Tuesday, December 30, 1997, Alamo Bowl Share
No. 17 Purdue beat No. 24 Oklahoma State 33–20. It was their first meeting; after it, Purdue led the series 1–0.
FinalTV: ESPNAttendance 55,552Referee: Bill Goss (SEC)
MVPs Billy Dicken (QB, Purdue); Adrian Beasley (S, Purdue)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Purdue 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Oklahoma State–Purdue gameTied 1–1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2012 | Oklahoma State 58, Purdue 14 | Heart of Dallas Bowl |
| 1997 | Purdue 33, Oklahoma State 20 | Alamo Bowl |
Around this game
Oklahoma State
- Next gameat KansasSept. 5, 1998
- SeasonOklahoma State in 1997
- ProgramOklahoma State history and records
Purdue
- Next gamevs. USCAug. 30, 1998
- SeasonPurdue in 1997
- ProgramPurdue history and records