What was supposed to be a rivalry clash turned into a crimson-and-cream avalanche.
From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, the Hoosiers controlled every phase, turning a heated in-state showdown into a statement blowout.
Indiana wasted no time setting the tone.
The offense struck early and often, mixing tempo with precision as Purdue’s defense struggled to keep up.
Big plays piled on top of sustained drives, and by the end of the first quarter, the momentum had already shifted from competitive to catastrophic for the Boilermakers.
By halftime, the score had ballooned beyond belief.
Indiana’s quarterback spread the ball with confidence, receivers found acres of space, and the running game punished a Purdue front that looked increasingly worn down.
On the other side, Purdue’s offense never found a rhythm, stalling repeatedly under pressure and failing to capitalize on rare opportunities.
The second half offered no reprieve. Indiana continued to rotate players without losing intensity, adding score after score while the defense suffocated any hint of a Purdue comeback.
Missed tackles, turnovers, and stalled drives compounded the frustration for the Boilermakers, while the Hoosiers played with the loose confidence of a team fully in command.
When the final seconds ticked away, the scoreboard told a shocking story: Indiana 72, Purdue 6. It wasn’t just a win—it was a demolition.
For Indiana, the night will be remembered as a benchmark performance, one that fans will reference for years whenever the rivalry is mentioned.
For Purdue, it was a humbling reminder of how quickly things can unravel in college football.
Rivalries are supposed to be close, emotional, and unpredictable.
This one was emotional—but only for one side.
Indiana didn’t just win the Bucket.
They slammed the door, locked it, and made history doing it.
