CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Jam Griffin ran for 137 yards and a touchdown and Oregon State utilized a strong rushing attack in a 37-21 victory Saturday over Purdue.
Griffin’s 14-yard touchdown run with 9:57 remaining extended the lead to 31-14 and the Beavers (3-1) were well on their way to a bounce back win after losing to rival Oregon.
Oregon State dual threat quarterback Gevani McCoy was effective with his arm and legs. He completed 10 of 18 passes for 104 yards and ran for 66 yards, often keeping drives alive with runs on option plays.
After giving up 362 yards on the ground and six rushing touchdowns in last week’s 66-7 loss to Notre Dame, Purdue struggled once again to stop the run. Oregon State gained 341 of its 445 total yards on the ground with four rushing touchdowns.
Oregon State linebacker Zakaih Saez intercepted Hudson Card’s first pass attempt of the game – a swing pass intended for running back Reggie Love III – and returned it 20 yards for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead.
Anthony Hankerson’s 1-yard touchdown run culminated a 12-play, 71-yard drive and the Beavers extended their lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter.