A late turnover proved costly for Purdue, who dropped a 27-24 contest to Rutgers on a last-second field goal. A few quick thoughts after another loss.

The defense did not improve by leaps and bounds — “We made mistakes today, believe me,” Schiano admitted — but ultimately, the unit Rutgers poured so much energy into this week did enough to stifle Purdue in key moments, make a huge play when it mattered and play its part in the first Big Ten win of the season.

The Scarlet Knights are 3-4 (0-4 Big Ten). Rutgers has beaten Ohio, Miami (Ohio) and Norfolk State. They have lost to Iowa, Minnesota, Washington and Oregon. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 1,864 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions in seven games. Antwan Raymond has rushed for 615 yards and nine scores.

Purdue suffered its sixth straight loss on Saturday, falling 27-24 to Rutgers. Here's what Barry Odom said after another disappointing loss for the Boilers.

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Purdue Boilermakers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights game, Saturday, Oct. 25.

The Boilermakers showed improvement in critical areas Saturday, but a loss to Rutgers proved the rebuild before Barry Odom has gotten harder.

Purdue running back Malachi Thomas had a huge first half against Rutgers, leading the Boilermakers in both rushing and receiving yardage.