WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – In college football, few things are more momentous than a turnover.
Forcing one not only gives you an extra possession over your opponent, it often gives you great field position and undoubtedly turns the tide of momentum in your favor. It’s like getting dealt a blackjack in 21.
Win the turnover battle and you usually win the game – 73 percent of teams last season did so. Score a plus-four turnover margin and you’re a near lock to win – 93 percent of teams last season did so.
Facing a Big 10 opponent for just the fourth time its history, the Nevada Wolf Pack did just that Saturday against Purdue, popping loose three fumbles and recovering each of them to go with a crucial interception.