WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Tech quarterback Brenden Motley threw two touchdown passes and ran for one, and Tech’s defense and special teams also scored as the Hokies pulled away from the Boilermakers 51-24 at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
With the win, Tech moved to 2-1 on the season. Purdue fell to 1-2.
Motley, making his second straight in place of injured quarterback Michael Brewer, completed 15 of 23 for 220 yards, with the touchdown and no interceptions. Behind Motley, Tech amassed 471 yards of total offense – a balanced 238 rushing and 233 passing – and played the main role in the Hokies scoring 27 straight points to break open a close game.