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WISCONSIN 34, PURDUE 16 TOP PLAYERS No.1 Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon: Hazell called Gordon "the best player I've seen in a long time carrying the ball." Gordon averaged a whopping 8.2 yards per carry on 25 of them, gaining 205 yards. He, simply, was difficult to tackle, whether he was shooting through the hole with a whoosh, as Hazell described, or using his ability to lean and balance to keep defenders away from his legs. He also leaped over Leroy Clark to end his 27-yard touch- down catch. No.2 Wisconsin defensive end Vince Bie- gel: Biegel nearly single-handedly kept Purdue from a comeback. He had three sacks in the sec- ond half alone, often manhandling Purdue left tackle Da- vid Hedelin. No.3 Purdue safety Landon Feichter: Fe- ichter nearly single-handedly brought Purdue back. For the second consecutive week, he forced two turnovers in the second half, getting a fumble and an interception, and he also had a team-high 12 tackles. No.4 Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave: Stave wasn't sup- posed to be the concern. But from the first play of the game when he executed a play-action 28-yard completion, he was efficient and effec- tive. He completed 19 passes for 219 yards and two TDs. No.5 Purdue kicker Paul Griggs: The junior be- came the first kicker in Purdue history to have two 50-plus-yard field goals in a game, drilling a 52- and 53-yarder with the wind at his back. He also had an equally im- pressive 40-yarder into the wind. *Subject to credit approval. No annual fee. Balance transfers and cash advances not eligible for rewards points. Federally insured by NCUA. At home and on the road, the official Purdue Alumni Association Visa ® Credit Card is the best way to pay. Shop at millions of places worldwide and online. Earn rewards points on all your purchases redeemable for unlimited cash back, gift cards and cash donations to the John Purdue Club. BLEED BLACK AND GOLD. Apply today. * PURDUEFED.COM/VISA Tom Campbell Melvin Gordon became the first running back to rush for at least 200 yards against Purdue since another Badger, Montee Ball in 2011. Gordon's 205 yards came on only 25 carries. GOLDANDBLACK EXPRESS • VOLUME 25, EXPRESS 11 • 24