Purdue opens its season with a 44-19 win over Indiana State, led by quarterback Ryan Browne. In the game on Friday night, Browne throws for 317 yards and three touchdowns, completing 23 of 29 passes.

Across the reporting, Purdue’s scoring comes through multiple touchdown connections. Browne’s touchdown passes include a 6-yard throw to Chauncey Magwood, a 7-yard pass to Tra’Mar Harris, and an 18-yard touchdown to Asaad Waseem. The outlets also note that the 317-yard performance is a career high for Browne, surpassing his previous best of 311 yards from last year.

Both sources frame the result as a strong start for Purdue in its season opener, with Browne’s passing production driving the margin over Indiana State.