Boilermakers earn first win with big upset

Purdue coach Jeff Brohm wants losing to hurt his players so much it makes them angry.

After three straight close losses to start the season, the Boilermakers let off some steam on No. 23 Boston College.

Rondale Moore caught two touchdown passes and Purdue had four interceptions, beating the Eagles 3013 on Saturday.

David Blough passed for 296 yards and three touchdowns for the Boilermakers (13), who had stumbled at the start of what was expected to be a promising season and next play at Nebraska.

“It’s always tough and no fun when you lose. You want to feel bad,” Brohm said. “You want to be ticked off and angry, and you want (losing) to cause you to say we’re not going to do this anymore. (Today) was just a great overall effort. I’m very proud of our football team.”

The Eagles (31) rolled in unbeaten and ranked for the first time in 10 years, but fell flat.

“Purdue played like a team with their back against the wall. They made plays they needed to make,” Boston College coach Steve Adazzio said. “I don’t know what happened. We had the best week of practice we’ve had all season. If we weren’t ready, that’s on me.”

Anthony Brown, coming off a career game with five touchdown passes, threw four interceptions. Star tailback A.J. Dillon was held to 59 yards on 19 carries by Purdue.

“Our defense was lights out. It took away the run, it made them throw more than they wanted to and that’s not their game,” Brohm said.