WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — There were three Purdue defenders sprinting down the field at Ross-Ade Stadium, but they had no hope in stopping KJ Duff.

The Rutgers receiver was seven yards ahead of the nearest Boilermaker when quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis ’ deep pass landed right in his hands, making for the easiest 30-yard sprint of his young college career.

The Long Island native’s walked into the end zone for the 72-yard touchdown at the midpoint of the third quarter, marking the turning point in a crucial 27-24 win on Saturday and the highlight of an unforgettable individual performance.

Duff finished with six catches on seven targets for 241 yards and that crucial touchdown that kickstarted a strong finish from the Rutgers offense, which scored on four of its final five drives to

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