LIVE Purdue football vs. Virginia Tech updates: Game delayed, will ...

10 Sep 2023

The Indianapolis Star

LIVE Purdue football vs Virginia Tech updates Game delayed will

The Boilermakers look to rebound from their Week 1 loss with a non-conference road game today against Virginia Tech. Follow along for live updates.

The Ryan Walters era at Purdue didn't start exactly how the Boilermakers wanted after a 39-35 loss to Fresno State, but there were plenty of things to be optimistic about for fans.

Quarterback Hudson Card, a transfer from Texas, completed 17-of-30 passes for 254 yards and 2 touchdowns to Deion Burks (4 catches, 152 yards). Devin Mockobee gained 60 yards and scored a TD for the Boilermakers. Tyrone Tracy Jr. had 2 touchdowns (1 rushing, 1 kickoff return).

Purdue safety and former Westfield High School standout Dillon Thieneman led the defense with 10 tackles and an interception last week and was the Big Ten Freshman of the Week.

Today Purdue travels to Blacksburg, Virginia, to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies. Virginia Tech began its season with a 36-17 win over Old Dominion. The Hokies beat Purdue 51-24 at Ross-Ade Stadium in 2015, which is the only previous meeting between the two teams.

Fifth-year safety Cam Allen, a native of Bluefield, Virginia, is playing his first collegiate game in his home state. A victory would make Ryan Walters the 11th Purdue coach to win in his road debut.

Sam King will have analysis throughout, and we will have scoring updates, highlights and more. Please remember to refresh.

How to watch Purdue vs. Virginia Tech after weather delay on ACCNX

The game is set to resume at 6:15 p.m. But it won't be on ESPN2, like it was when it first started at 12 p.m. today.

Instead, the game will be on ACCNX (ACC Network Extra). ACCNX can be streamed in the ESPN app. Access to it requires that your pay TV provider carries the ACC Network (ACCN).

Purdue vs. Virginia Tech will resume tonight

The game is back on! Well, not quite yet, but gates will open at 5:15 p.m. with the game slated to resume at 6:15. Purdue leads the Hokies 7-0.

Purdue delay: Another reevaluation is coming in Blacksburg What happens if Purdue football vs. Virginia Tech can't resume due to weather issues?

Purdue finds itself in a unique situation. In 2014, Florida hosted Idaho in a game that was called after one play and never resumed. If a similar situation were to happen today, Purdue would fly home and the game would be unofficial.

Read more on the situation from Sam King here.

Purdue football delay: Inching closer to a return? Purdue game delayed: Heavy rains still in Blacksburg area Severe weather in the area of Purdue vs. Virginia Tech

The stadium was cleared and fans were advised to seek shelter.

9:15 left 1Q: Why is Purdue game delayed

The Boilermakers were driving down the field once again, but the game was suspended after a lightning strike. Purdue leads 7-0.

Hudson Card is having a strong game so far with 89 yards passing (8 for 11).

11:26 left 1Q: Purdue's Devin Mockobee runs in a TD

The game started a little late after a weather delay, but Purdue's offense came out firing in its first drive.

Devin Mockobee ran in a 15-yard touchdown to top off an impressive opening drive for the Boilermakers. Mockobee ran for 21 yards on 3 attempts. Hudson Card completed 4 of 6 pass attempts for 54 yards.

Purdue 7, Virginia Tech 0

Purdue football kickoff at Virginia Tech delayed due to weather

About 30 minutes before Purdue football was scheduled to kick off against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Lane Stadium was evacuated.

Fans were advised to seek shelter in the concourse due to severe weather approaching.

A press box announcement said lightning was in the area and the start of the game will be delayed. The new kickoff time is 12:15 p.m. EDT.