Big Ten Network|WEST LAFAYETTE (Big Ten Network) - First Quarter

Big Ten Network|WEST LAFAYETTE (Big Ten Network) - First Quarter:

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Big Ten Network) - First Quarter

Purdue seems in control of the game 14-0 going into the second, thanks to the Boilermakers effective passing game in the first. Purdue's quarterback Robert Marve threw for 100 yards, completing 9-of-11 attempts, with two touchdowns and no interceptions. Purdue also ran for 58 yards on 12 carries.

Eric Williams ran for 21 yards for Ball State.

The last 14 points have been scored by the Boilermakers.

It feels like a landslide is looming as the Boilermakers scored 14 points in the quarter to open up a 14-point lead.

The Cardinals will start the second quarter with the ball on their 34-yard line.

Preview: Purdue vs Ball State

Ball State (1-1) will play Purdue (1-1) at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday, September 18 at 12:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 CT. The game will be televised on The Big Ten Network. The Cardinals are not expected to fare well against heavily favored Purdue.

Purdue head coach Danny Hope has a 41-30 career record and a 6-8 record with Purdue. The Boilermakers' running game was dominant last week as they ran for 226 yards in a 31-21 victory over Western Illinois.

Purdue players to watch for:

A critical part of the rushing attack, Dan Dierking had 101 yards on 14 carries with 2 touchdowns last time out.

Look out for quarterback Robert Marve. His last time out, he threw for 172 yards and 1 touchdown. He completed 23-of-34 passes with 1 interception.

Ball State head coach Stan Parrish has a 60-53-3 career record and a 3-12 record with the Cardinals.

Ball State players to watch for:

MiQuale Lewis is an integral part of the ground game. He had 181 carries for 871 yards and collected 5 touchdowns last season.

The last time these two teams met in 2006 Purdue came away with a 38-28 victory. The Boilermakers went 5-7 last season, while the Cardinals came out with a 2-10 record. Prediction - Purdue: 32, Ball State: 15.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Come back Saturday to this page for in-game updates to this game story.