Purdue bowl history
(Overall Record: 7-4) :

1967 Rose Bowl
1978 Peach Bowl
1979 Bluebonnet Bowl
1980 Liberty Bowl
1984 Peach Bowl
1997 Alamo Bowl
1998 Alamo Bowl
2000 Outback Bowl
2001 Rose Bowl
2001 Sun Bowl
2002 Sun Bowl

1967 Rose Bowl
Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif.
Purdue 14, Southern California 13

Sophomore fullback Perry Williams scores two touchdowns and Bob Griese completes 10 of 18 passes for 139 yards, giving Purdue its victory over Southern Cal and completing a 9-2 season for coach Jack Mollenkopf.

The Trojans pull within 14-13 with 2:28 to play, but the Boilermakers clinch the victory when senior defensive back George Catavolos intercepts an attempted two-point conversion.

Purdue Bowl Record(s) Set:

I N D I V I D U A L
Rushing TDs (tie) (2 by Perry Williams)

1978 Peach Bowl
Dec. 25 in Atlanta
Purdue 41, Georgia Tech 21

Sophomore quarterback Mark Herrmann throws for touchdowns of 10 and 12 yards and also scores on a two-yard run, leading Purdue to a dominating performance over Georgia Tech.

Herrmann completes 12 of 24 passes for 166 yards and is named the game's offensive most valuable player.

Purdue outgains Georgia Tech , 323 yards to 180.

The Boilermakers finish the season with a 9-2-1 record for coach Jim Young.

Purdue Bowl Record(s) Set:
T E A M
Points scored (41)
Rushing attempts (58)

I N D I V I D U A L
Rushing TDs (tie) (2 by Wally Jones)

1979 Bluebonnet Bowl
Dec. 31 in Houston, Texas
Purdue 27, Tennessee 22

With 1:30 remaining in the game, junior quarterback Mark Herrmann passes 17 yards to tight end Dave Young for the go-ahead touchdown, giving Purdue its third straight bowl victory.

Herrmann, who wins the most valuable player award for a second straight year in a bowl game, completes 21 of 39 passes for 303 yards and three touchdowns in a game played in the Astrodome.

Purdue had taken a 21-0 lead in the third quarter, before Tennessee rallies for three straight scores and a pair of two-point conversions.

The Boilermakers finish the season with a 10-2 record for coach Jim Young.

Purdue Bowl Record(s) Set:
T E A M
First downs (31)
Rushing Yds. (180)

I N D I V I D U A L
Receiving TDs (tie)(2 by Dave Young)
Interceptions (tie)(2 by Marcus McKinnie)

1980 Liberty Bowl
Dec. 27 in Memphis, Tenn.
Purdue 28, Missouri 25

For a third consecutive bowl game victory, quarterback Mark Herrmann is named most valuable player after leading Purdue with four touchdown passes and 289 yards on 22 of 28 passing.

Herrmann's TD passes are eight and 27 yards to Bart Burrell, 43 yards to Steve Bryant, and five yards to Dave Young. Burrell finishes with eight receptions for 113 yards.

Purdue held a 28-12 lead in the third quarter before Missouri rallies with a field goal, safety, touchdown and two-point conversion.

The Boilermakers finish the season with a 9-3 record for coach Jim Young.

Purdue Bowl Record(s) Set:

I N D I V I D U A L
Passing TDs (tie) (4 by Mark Herrmann)
Receiving TDs (tie)(2 by Bart Burrell)

1984 Peach Bowl
Dec. 31 in Atlanta
Virginia 27, Purdue 24

A touchdown and two field goals in the second half rally Virginia from a 24-14 halftime deficit in the first bowl game in which Purdue plays and loses.

Junior quarterback Jim Everett passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns, completing 22 of 42 passes. His TD passes are 23 yards to Steve Griffin, 12 yards to Marty Scott, and 17 yards to Jeff Price.

Purdue manages just 84 yards rushing and commits four turnovers.

The Boilermakers finish the season with a 7-5 record for Leon Burtnett.

Purdue Bowl Record(s) Set:

I N D I V I D U A L
Tackles (19 by Rod Woodson)
Interceptions (tie)(2 by Kennedy Wilson)

1997 Alamo Bowl
Dec. 30 in San Antonio, Texas
Purdue 33, Oklahoma State 20

In Purdue's first bowl game in 13 years, senior quarterback Billy Dicken passes for 325 yards and two touchdowns and Shane Ryan kicks field goals of 42 and 34 yards to lead the Boilermakers.

Dicken is selected offensive most valuable player while teammate Adrian Beasley, a safety, is named defensive most valuable player.

Dicken's TD passes are 69 yards to Chris Daniels and 18 yards to Brian Alford.

The Boilermakers finish the season with a 9-3 record in coach Joe Tiller's first season.

Purdue Bowl Record(s) Set:

I N D I V I D U A L
Punting Avg. (45.5 yds by Danny Rogers)
Longest punt return (23 yds by Vinny Sutherland)
Longest Reception (69 yds by Chris Daniels from Billy Dicken)
Interceptions (tie)(2 by Adrian Beasley)

1998 Alamo Bowl
Dec. 29 in San Antonio, Texas
Purdue 37, Kansas State 34

Underdog Purdue drives 80 yards in 54 seconds to upset fourth-ranked Kansas State on a 24-yard scoring pass from Drew Brees to Isaac Jones with 30 seconds to play.

Brees, a sophomore, completes 25 of 53 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns, including five yards to Chris Daniels and 30 yards to Jones, both in the second quarter. Jones finishes with 11 receptions for 98 yards. Travis Dorsch kicks field goals of 25, 26 and 37 yards.

On defense, Billy Gustin intercepts two passes, tying the Alamo Bowl record, and David Nugent returns a fumble for a touchdown.

In Joe Tiller's second year as coach, Purdue finishes its season with a 9-4 record.

Purdue Bowl Record(s) Set:
T E A M
Sacks (5)

I N D I V I D U A L
Field Goals (3 by Travis Dorsch)
Receiving TDs (tie)(2 by Isaac Jones vs. Kansas State)
Interceptions (tie)(2 by Billy Gustin vs. Kansas State)
Tackles for Loss (4 by Chike Okeafor)
Sacks (3.5 by Chike Okeafor)

2000 Outback Bowl
Jan. 1 in Tampa, Fla.
Georgia 28, Purdue 25

Purdue scores on four of its first five possessions, but Georgia rallies from a 25-0 deficit to win in overtime.

The Bulldogs close within 25-10 at halftime and 25-18 after three quarters and then tie the game with 1:19 remaining on an eight-yard pass that is deflected by two Purdue defenders.

In overtime, Travis Dorsch misses a 43-yard field goal attempt for the Boilermakers and Hap Hines connects on a 21-yarder to give Georgia the victory.

Drew Brees throws 60 passes, completing 36, for 378 yards and touchdowns of three and 11 yards to Chris Daniels, 21 yards to Vinny Sutherland and 32 yards to Chris James.

Purdue finishes the season with a 7-5 record for coach Joe Tiller.

Purdue Bowl Record(s) Set:
T E A M
Total yards (528)

I N D I V I D U A L
Passing TDs (tie)(4 by Drew Brees)
Receptions (tie) (12 by Chris Daniels)
Receiving TDs (tie)(2 by Chris Daniels)

2001 Rose Bowl
Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif.
Washington 34, Purdue 24

Purdue falls behind, 14-0, in the first quarter and 34-17 in the fourth quarter as the Big Ten champion Boilermakers fall to fourth-ranked Washington.

After Washington scores two touchdowns to open the fourth quarter, Purdue closes within 34-24 on Sedrick Brown's 42 yard run with 6:37 to play. But after Purdue gets the ball back, Travis Dorsch misses a 42-yard field goal attempt and Washington runs out the clock.

In his final college game, Drew Brees completes 23 of 39 passes for 275 yards and touchdowns of five and 27 yards to Vinny Sutherland, who also finishes his college career.

Purdue finishes the season with an 8-4 record for coach Joe Tiller.

Purdue Bowl Record(s) Set:
T E A M
Turnovers (5)

I N D I V I D U A L
Longest Kickoff Return (51 yds by Vinny Sutherland)
Receiving TDs (tie)(2 by Vinny Sutherland)

2001 Sun Bowl
Dec. 31 in El Paso, Texas
Washington State 33, Purdue 27

Quarterback Kyle Orton sets a NCAA bowl game record with 74 pass attempts, but Purdue's late rally falls short against 13th-ranked Washington State.

The Boilermakers trail, 33-20, in the fourth quarter, but pull within 33-27 on a 51-yard pass from Orton to Taylor Stubblefield with 1:53 to play. Purdue then recovers the ensuing onside kick but the Boilermakers final drive ends at the Washington State 22.

Orton completes 38 of 74 passes for 419 yards and two touchdowns, both to Stubblefield. John Standeford totals 12 receptions for 103 yards and Tim Stratton finishes his college career with 12 receptions for 86 yards. Stubblefield has nine for 196.

Purdue finishes its season with a 6-6 record for coach Joe Tiller.

Purdue Bowl Record(s) Set:
T E A M
Passing attempts (75)
Passing completions (38)
Passing yards (419)
Passes intercepted (4)
Total offensive plays (107)

I N D I V I D U A L
Longest Punt (60 yds by Travis Dorsch)
Longest Field Goal (51 yds by Travis Dorsch)
All-Purpose Yards (244 by Taylor Stubblefield)
Receiving yards (196 by Taylor Stubblefield)
Passing Attempts (74 by Kyle Orton)
Passing Completions (38 by Kyle Orton)
Passing Yards (419 by Kyle Orton)
Passes Intercepted (4 by Kyle Orton)
Total Offense (402 yds by Kyle Orton)
Receptions (tie)(12 each by John Standeford and Tim Stratton)
Receiving TDs (tie)(2 by Taylor Stubblefield)
Interceptions (tie)(2 by Antwaun Rogers)

2002 Sun Bowl
Dec. 31 in El Paso, Texas
Purdue 34, Washington 24

Purdue rallies from a 17-0, first-quarter deficit and scores 34 straight points en route to its first bowl victory since the 1998 Alamo Bowl and preventing the first losing season in Joe Tiller's six seasons as head coach. The final score is the same as the one Purdue lost to Washington by in the 2001 Rose Bowl.

The Boilermakers (7-6) had -4 total yards after one period but finished the game with 400 to Washington's 316. Kyle Orton completes 25 of 37 passes for 283 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Joey Harris rushes 23 times for 93 yards and John Standeford pulls in 10 passes for 105 yards. The defensive play of the game is Gilbert Gardner's 19-yard return of a fumble for a touchdown and a 31-17 Purdue lead in the third quarter.

Purdue Bowl Record(s) Set:

I N D I V I D U A L
Rushing Attempts (23 by Joey Harris)
Rushing Yards (93 by Joey Harris)
Longest Rush (46 yards by Joey Harris)
Longest Kickoff Return (tie) (51 yards by Anthony Chambers)