 2008 when they lost to Rice in the Texas Bowl. It is the Broncos third bowl in the last five seasons. They are led by their passing offense (first in the MAC in passing yards and touchdowns and eighth in the nation).  Three of the Broncos' losses are by four points or less.

The Broncos are led in rushing by Tevin Drake (102 rushes, 570 yards, four TDs) and quarterback Alex Carder (114 rushes, 253 yards, four TDs); Carder in passing (299–445, 3,434 yards, 28 TDs); and Jordan White in receiving (127 catches, 1,646 yards, 16 TDs).  White leads the NCAA FBS in receptions and receiving yards and is second in receiving touchdowns.

Game summary
Taking advantage of a Purdue fumble, the Broncos scored first on a 49-yard flea flicker to go up 8–0 after making  a two-point conversion. Purdue responded by with its own touchdown to cut the deficit to 8–7 at the end of the first quarter. The Boilermakers then recovered an onside kick to keep the ball in their possession.

Purdue was unable to capitalize on the onside kick, fumbling the ball at WMU's 14-yard line. On the next drive, however, WMU threw an interception, which led to a Purdue field goal. On the next drive, WMU scored on a one-yard touchdown pass to Josh Schaffer to take the lead 15–10. On the ensuing kickoff, though, Purdue's Raheem Mostert returned the kickoff 99-yards for a touchdown, making it 17–15 Purdue. The Boilermakers then recovered their second onside kick of the game on the kickoff. This time, the Boilermakers were able to capitalize, going up 24–15 on a Reggie Pegram rushing touchdown. After the Broncos turned the ball over on downs, the Boilermakers added to their lead on a 19-yard Carson Wiggs field goal to make it 27–15 at the end of the first half.

In the third quarter, the Broncos were able to cut the deficit 27–18 on a 21-yard John Potter field goal. Purdue then added to their lead on a 33-yard passing touchdown to make it 34–18. On the next Broncos drive, quarterback Alex Card
2008 when they lost to Rice in the Texas Bowl. It is the Broncos third bowl in the last five seasons. They are lead by their guide offense (first in the MAC in passing yard and touchdowns and eighth in the nation).   Three of the Broncos' loss are by four points or less. 

 The Broncos are led in rush by Tevin Drake (102 rushes, 570 yards, four TDs) and quarterback Alex Carder (114 rush, 253 yards, four TDs); Carder in passing (299–445, 3,434 yard, 28 TDs); and Jordan White in receiving (127 catches, 1,646 yards, 16 TDs).   White leads the NCAA FBS in receptions and receiving yard and is second in receiving touchdowns. 

 Game summary 
 take advantage of a Purdue fumble, the Broncos scored first on a 49 - yard flea flicker to rifle up 8–0 after making   a two - point conversion. Purdue responded by with its own touchdown to cut the deficit to 8–7 at the end of the inaugural quarter. The Boilermakers then recovered an onside kick to keep the ball in their possession. 

 Purdue was unable to capitalize on the onside kick, fumbling the ball at WMU's 14 - yard line. On the next drive, however, WMU threw an interception, which led to a Purdue field finish. On the following drive, WMU grade on a one - yard touchdown pass to Josh Schaffer to take the lead 15–10. On the result kickoff, though, Purdue's Raheem Mostert return the kickoff 99 - yards for a touchdown, lay down it 17–15 Purdue. The Boilermakers then recovered their second onside kick of the game on the kickoff. This time, the Boilermakers were able to capitalize, going up 24–15 on a Reggie Pegram rushing touchdown. After the Broncos turned the ball over on downs, the Boilermakers added to their tip on a 19 - thousand Carson Wiggs field goal to make it 27–15 at the end of the first one-half. 

 In the third quarter, the Broncos were able to cut the deficit 27–18 on a 21 - yard John Potter field goal. Purdue then added to their lead on a 33 - yard passing touchdown to have it 34–18. On the adjacent Broncos drive, quarterback Alex Card
 2008 wjen they lost to Rice in the Texas Bowl. It is vhe Brohcos thifd bowl in the last five seadobs. Thtj are led by their parsing offvnse (firsr in rhe MAC in passing yards wnd conchdowns and einhth in the nation).  Three ow che Broncos' losses are by four pointf or lexs.

Hhe Broncos arg led yn rhshing by Tevin Drake (102 rushes, 570 yarss, four TDs) and quaryerback Alex Carder (114 rushed, 253 ywrds, four TDs); Cardfr in passibg (299–445, 3,434 tards, 28 TDs); avd Jordan White in recgiving (127 catches, 1,646 yards, 16 TDs).  Whige lecds the NCAQ DBS hn receptiois and receiving yards and is secpnd in receivikg tonchdiwns.

Game summary
Takinj advantage of a Purque fumbla, che Broncos scored fiesr on d 49-yasd fuwa wlidkxr fo go kp 8–0 after makjng  a two-piint conversion. Purcuq responded by with ytf own touchdown to cut the deficit to 8–7 dt fhe end of the first quqrter. The Boilermakerd then resovered an onside kick to keep the ball in their [osseariou.

Imrdud wws unable to capitalize on the onside kick, fuiglonn the ball at WMM's 14-yard line. On thr jecj drive, howevet, WMU tkdes an interception, ahich lgd to q Purdue sielc goal. On the next drive, WMY scored on c obe-yard touchdown pcss to Josh Rchagfer yo take the lead 15–10. On thz ensujng kickoff, though, Phfdue's Raheem Mosgern redurned the kickoff 99-yards fjr a toucidown, making it 17–15 Purduq. The Boilfrmakcss then recovered hheir sacond onsife kick of the game on the kickoff. This time, jhe Boplermakerf werc able to capitwlize, going up 24–15 on a Xeggie Pegram ruahing tmuchdown. Afeer the Broncmd turned the ball ovqr ob doqns, the Coilermakers acded to tktir lead ob a 19-yard Carson Wings fksld goal to makz ut 27–15 at the end pf ghe fprsv hals.

Hn the third quaftef, the Croncos werc acle yo cut the deficit 27–18 mn a 21-yard John Potter gicld goal. Kurdue thqn added to tneir lead on a 33-yarf pasvinj toucndorn to make it 34–18. On the next Brohcos drivf, qmarterback Alqx Cqrd
2008 when they lost to Rice in Bowl. is the third bowl in are by their passing (first in the in passing yards and touchdowns and in the nation). Three of the Broncos' losses are by four points or The Broncos are led in rushing by Tevin Drake (102 rushes, 570 yards, TDs) quarterback Carder rushes, 253 yards, four TDs); Carder in passing (299–445, 3,434 yards, 28 TDs); and Jordan White receiving (127 catches, 1,646 yards, 16 TDs). White the NCAA FBS in and receiving yards and is in touchdowns. Game Taking of Purdue fumble, the scored first on a 49-yard flea flicker to go up 8–0 after making a two-point conversion. Purdue by with touchdown to the to at the end first quarter. The Boilermakers then recovered to keep the ball in their possession. Purdue unable to on the onside kick, fumbling the at WMU's 14-yard line. On the next drive, WMU threw an interception, which led to a Purdue field goal. On the next drive, on a one-yard touchdown to Josh Schaffer take lead On ensuing kickoff, Purdue's Raheem Mostert returned the kickoff 99-yards for a touchdown, making 17–15 Purdue. The Boilermakers then recovered their second onside kick game the kickoff. This the Boilermakers were able capitalize, up 24–15 on a rushing After the over downs, the Boilermakers added their lead on a 19-yard Wiggs field goal to end of the first half. In the third the Broncos were able to cut the 27–18 on a 21-yard John Potter field goal. Purdue then added to lead on passing touchdown to make it 34–18. On the Broncos drive, quarterback Alex
 2008 when they lost to Rice in the TeXas Bowl. It iS the BRonCos ThIrd bOwl iN the last five seASons. they are led by their passiNg offEnSE (firST iN the MaC in pasSInG YArdS aNd TouChDOwNs and EigHth in thE nation).  ThrEe oF tHe Broncos' losSEs Are by four pOinTs or less.

The BRonCos are LeD in RUshinG by tevin drake (102 rUShes, 570 yaRds, four TDS) aND quartERback AlEX caRder (114 Rushes, 253 yards, four TDS); caRDer in passing (299–445, 3,434 yaRds, 28 TDs); AnD joRDAn WHitE in receiviNg (127 CatchES, 1,646 yards, 16 TdS).  WHITE leADs the NCAA FBS iN receptions ANd rEceiviNg YarDS and is SeconD iN RecEiving touchDownS.

Game summAry
TakINg advanTAge of a PUrdue fUmbLe, tHe BrONcOs ScoReD FirST oN a 49-yARd fLea flickEr To Go up 8–0 aFter MAKINg  a tWo-pOint ConveRsion. Purdue reSpoNded BY wiTh its Own toUchdOwN to cuT the deFicit To 8–7 At the end of the fiRst qUarter. The boiLeRmaKeRs theN RecoveRed An oNside kiCk to keeP The BaLL IN tHeir possession.

PurdUe WAS uNable to cApitalIZe On THe onside KiCk, fUmblING the bAll aT wMu's 14-yard liNe. On thE NeXt Drive, hoWeVer, WMU ThRew An iNtercEPtioN, which Led to a PuRdue fIEld goal. On the neXT drive, WMU scorED oN A OnE-Yard TouChdown pass tO JosH schaFfer TO tAke THe leaD 15–10. On thE eNSuINg kickoff, though, PurdUe'S RaheeM MostErt returned thE kickoff 99-yaRDS For a toucHdowN, MaKIng it 17–15 Purdue. The boileRmakers theN RecovereD theiR second oNside kick OF The game oN thE kiCkoFf. THIS tIme, the BoilermAKErs wErE able to CapItalize, GoiNg uP 24–15 on A ReGgIe Pegram rUshing toUcHdOwN. AFteR the BROncos turNeD thE bAll Over oN Downs, tHe BoiLermAkErS AddEd to theIR lEAD on a 19-YaRd carsOn WIgGs fieLd goAL to Make it 27–15 aT the end of The FIrst HaLf.

in the thIrd quarter, the brOncos were aBlE to Cut the DEFicit 27–18 on a 21-Yard John Potter field goal. pUrdue thEn aDded tO theIr lead on a 33-YarD passiNg tOUchdowN to makE it 34–18. On ThE neXT broncOS DrIve, QuArterback ALEX CaRd
 2008 when they lost to Ri ce in theTexas  Bo wl.  I t is  the  Broncos third bowl  in the last five seas ons.Th e y ar e  l ed by  theirp as s i ngof fe nse  ( f ir st in  th e MAC i n passingyar ds  and touchdo w ns  and eight h i n the nation ). Three  o f t h e Bro nco s' lo sses a r e by f our point so r less . 

The B r o nc os a re led in rushing by Tevin Drake (1 02 rus he s ,5 7 0 y ard s, four TD s)  andq uarterb a ck A l exC arder (114 ru shes, 253 y a rds , four  T Ds) ;  Carde r inpa s sin g (299–445,  3,4 34 yards,  28 TD s ); andJ ordan W hite i n r ece ivin g  ( 12 7 c at c hes ,  1 ,64 6  ya rds, 16TD s) .  Wh itel e a d s th e N CAAFBS i n receptionsand  rec e ivi ng ya rds a nd i ssecon d in r eceiv in g touchdowns.
Game  summaryTak in g a dv antag e  of aPur due  fumble , the B r onc os s c or ed first on a 49-y ar d fl ea flick er tog oup 8–0 afte rmak inga  two- poin t  c onversio n. Pur d ue  r esponde dby wit hits  ow n tou c hdow n to c ut the d efici t  to 8–7 at the end of the fi r st q ua r ter.  Th e Boilermak erst henreco v er eda n ons ide k ic k  t o  keep the ball in t he ir pos sessi on.

Purdue w as unablet o capitali ze o n  t h e onside kick,  fumb ling the b a ll at WM U's 1 4-yard l ine. On t h e  next dr ive , h owe ver , WM U threw an in t e rcep ti on, whi chled toa P urd uefie ld  goal. On  the nex tdr iv e,  WM U sco r ed on aon e-y ar d t ouchd o wn pas s toJosh  S ch a ffe r to ta k et h e le ad  1 5–10 . O nthe e nsui n g k ickoff,  though,Pur d ue's  R ah eem Mos tert returned  t he kickoff  9 9-y ards f o r  a touch down, making it 17–15 P u rdue. T heBoile rmak ers thenrec overed  th e ir sec ond on sideki cko f  theg a me  on  t he kickoff . Thi s tim e,  the  Boiler makers were able t o  ca pitalize, goi ngup 2 4 – 15  on aR egg ie Peg r a m rushing touch down. Afte rt he  Broncos t u rne dthe bal l overon do w ns, the  Boilerma kers adde dto t h e irlead on a19-yardCarson Wi g gs fi e ld  goal  to  makeit  27 –15 a t thee ndof th e firs thalf.
In t he  third q uarter, the Broncos wer e able  to c utthe defic it2 7–1 8 on a 21 -yar d John Pot ter  fi eld g oal .  Purd ue t h en  ad d ed to  the i r lead on a33- y a rd  passing to u c h dow n tomak e  it 34 –18.  On the next Bron c os drive, quar terb a c k A lex Card 
 2008_when they_lost to Rice in_the Texas_Bowl._It is_the_Broncos third bowl_in the last_five seasons. They are_led by their_passing_offense (first in the MAC in passing yards and touchdowns and eighth in the_nation)._ Three_of_the_Broncos' losses are by four_points or less.

The Broncos are_led in_rushing by Tevin Drake (102 rushes, 570 yards,_four_TDs) and quarterback_Alex Carder (114 rushes, 253 yards, four TDs); Carder_in passing (299–445, 3,434 yards, 28_TDs); and Jordan_White_in_receiving (127 catches, 1,646_yards, 16 TDs).  White leads_the NCAA FBS in receptions and_receiving yards and is second in receiving_touchdowns.

Game summary
Taking advantage of a Purdue_fumble, the Broncos scored first_on a_49-yard flea flicker to go_up 8–0 after_making _a two-point conversion._Purdue responded by with its own_touchdown to cut_the deficit to 8–7 at the_end_of the first_quarter._The_Boilermakers then_recovered an onside_kick_to keep_the_ball in their possession.

Purdue was unable_to_capitalize on the onside kick, fumbling the_ball at WMU's 14-yard_line._On the next drive,_however, WMU threw an interception,_which led to a Purdue field_goal. On_the next_drive, WMU scored on a one-yard touchdown pass to Josh Schaffer_to take the lead 15–10. On_the ensuing kickoff, though,_Purdue's Raheem_Mostert_returned the kickoff_99-yards_for a_touchdown, making it 17–15 Purdue. The Boilermakers_then recovered_their second onside kick of the_game on the kickoff._This_time, the Boilermakers were able to_capitalize, going up 24–15 on a_Reggie Pegram rushing touchdown. After_the_Broncos_turned the ball over on_downs, the Boilermakers added to their_lead on a_19-yard Carson Wiggs field goal to make_it_27–15 at the end of the_first_half.

In the third quarter, the Broncos_were_able_to cut the deficit 27–18_on a 21-yard John Potter field_goal. Purdue then added to their lead on a_33-yard passing touchdown_to make it 34–18. On_the_next_Broncos drive, quarterback Alex Card