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QUICK RECAP: No. 12 Wisconsin avoids derailment against Purdue, defeating Boilermakers 45-21

MADISON, WIS - No. 12 Wisconsin (9-2 overall, 6-2 B1G) defeats Purdue (4-7 overall, 3-5 B1G), 45-21 despite turnover troubles, keeping B1G West title hopes alive.

Wisconsin lost the turnover battle to Purdue, 4-1 (three fumbles, one interception). However, the Boilermakers were only able to turn one one turnover into points.

Wisconsin opened the day, scoring on its first drive, by way of an Aron Cruickshank 27-yard touchdown run.

Cruickshank scored Wisconsin’s first points in last week’s game as well on an 89-yard kick off return.

Following a Purdue drive that stalled, ending in a 28-yard J.