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A late-game turnover by Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne set up the game-winning kick for Rutgers.

The decisive turnover occurred when Browne caught his own deflected pass and then fumbled.

The loss came after Purdue had played over 39 minutes without a turnover.

WEST LAFAYETTE — After turnovers undercut Purdue football ’s progress in recent weeks, the Boilermakers went over 39 minutes Saturday without giving the ball away.

That final snap proved decisive. Rutgers stripped the ball away from Ryan Browne , recovered in prime field goal position and turned the game over to Jai Patel for a 30-yard game-winner as time expired.

Plenty of earlier missed opportunities contributed to the 27-24 homecoming loss . To lose in that fashion, though, had to feel like an em

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