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OHIO ST A TE 29, PURDUE 22(OT) PURDUE VS. OHIO STATE GAME STORY A LOOK BACK AT SATURDAY'S TOP PLAYS AND PLAYERS SClardie@GoldandBlack.com BY STACY CLARDIE The following is a look at the plays — Akeem Shavers' 83- yard TD reception and Akeem Hunt's 100-yard kickoff return — helped the Boilermakers grab a 13-7 lead, but the action really picked up in the second half. After Ohio State had taken the lead in the third quarter, Purdue responded with only its third touchdown in that quarter all season. On first-and-10 from Ohio No.5 A pair of big first-quarter State's 31, Caleb TerBush lined up in shotgun with four receiv- ers, including a trips bunch for- mation to the right. TerBush zipped a quick screen to Gary Bush, and Bush got a big block from Crosby Wright, racing 31 yards largely untouched for the touchdown. The play capped an eight- play, 82-yard drive, giving 29-22 overtime loss Saturday at Ohio State. top-five plays from Purdue's out on the Buckeyes, es- pecially considering Kenny Guiton was in the game at quarterback for an injured Braxton Miller. When Ohio State was facing a third-and-13 with about three minutes to play, Guiton launched a pass downfield that was deflected by Taylor Rich- ards and snatched by Landon Feichter, giving the ball back to Purdue. All the Boilermakers Gary Bush takes a glance back over his shoulder during his 31-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter that gave the Boilermakers the lead back. Purdue a 20-14 lead with 3:49 left in the quarter. could take the lead back with a touchdown. That was going to be tough, though, when Cody Webster's booming punt was downed on the 1-yard line early in the fourth quarter. Then, on second-and-five No.4 Still, the Buckey es from the 6, Purdue got pressure and Ohio State's linemen re- sponded by clutching Ryan Isaac and shoving Robert Maci in the back. The latter was the foul that was called, and because it oc- curred in the end zone, Purdue was awarded a safety, pushing the lead to 22-14. No.3 Time seemed to be running Tom Campbell chance, seemingly slight with only 47 seconds left, no time- outs and 61 yards to go for a touchdown and then also need- ing a two-point conversion. But on first down, receiver No.2 That gave Ohio State a Devin Smith crossed the field from right to left and didn't get had to was run out the clock, but a false start on first down when the full- back flinched was fol- lowed by three plays that picked up only nine yards and forced a punt. for time, and the Boilermakers forced it into a situation with third-and-10 on the 12 with only 12 seconds left. But when Guiton sent a pass into the end zone toward Evan Spencer, Purdue cornerback Josh John- son was called for pass interfer- ence, giving Ohio State a new set of downs. On the next play, from the picked up by a Purdue defender — the cornerback was supposed to stay in man coverage if Smith ran a certain route, release him if he ran another. But confusion allowed Smith to run free and gather in a 39-yard catch to put Ohio State at Purdue's 22- yard line with 33 seconds left. Still, Ohio State was pressed 2-yard line, Guiton rolled left and sent a pass to where Chris Fields had slipped open just past the goal line. Fields made a diving catch, pulling Ohio State within two. On the two-point conver- sion, tight end Jeff Heuerman came off the right side of the line and ran a route across the end zone. No one covered him. GOLDANDBLACK EXPRESS • VOLUME 23, EXPRESS 8 • 19