Former Bishop Luers cornerback TyVel Jemison, who signed a national letter of intent to play for Purdue, will instead head to Grand Valley State in Michigan.When: 3:30 p.m. today
Where: Ross-Ade Stadium (62,500/grass), West Lafayette
TV: Big Ten Network
Radio: 1380 AM, 92.7 FM
2011 records: Purdue 7-6; Eastern Kentucky 7-5
Series: First meeting
Purdue
Offensive statistics (2011)
Points per game: 26.9 (60th in FBS)
Yards per game: 376.9 (71st)
Passing yards per game: 195.2 (83rd)
Rushing yards per game: 181.6 (33rd)
Defensive statistics
Points per game: 26.9 (63rd)
Yards per game: 395.9 (73rd)
Passing yards per game: 221 (53rd)
Rushing yards per game: 174.9 (82nd)
Keys
Top 3 offensive players: QB Caleb TerBush, 1,905 pass yards, 13 TDs; RB Akeem Shavers, 519 rushing yards, 6 TDs; WR Antavian Edison, 584 yards, 3 TDs
Top 3 defensive players: DT Kawann Short, 54 tackles, 6 1/2 sacks; CB Ricardo Allen, 3 INTs; LB Will Lucas, 82 tackles
Keys to victory: Purdue will try to put pressure on quarterback Jared McClain, who will likely start in place of injured T.J. Pryor, according to the Richmond (Ky.) Register. McClain attempted 28 passes as a true freshman last season.
Injury: RB Ralph Bolden (knee) doubtful
Eastern Kentucky
Offensive statistics
Points per game: 27.9 (47th in FCS)
Yards per game: 341.3 (72nd)
Passing yards per game: 145.3 (108th)
Rushing yards per game: 196 (22nd)
Defensive statistics
Points per game: 23.3 (36th)
Yards per game: 390.1 (85th)
Passing yards per game: 220.8 (82nd)
Rushing yards per game: 169.3 (83rd)
Keys
Top 3 offensive players: RB Matt Denham, 1,570 rushing yards, 9 TD; WR Tyrone Goard, 627 receiving yards, 11 TD; WR Cameron Bailey, 29 catches, 370 yards
Top 3 defensive players: LB Anthony Brown, 72 tackles, 10 1/2 tackles for loss; LB Ichiro Vance, 86 tackles, 10 1/2 tackles for loss; CB Justin Bell 2 INTs
Key to victory: Eastern Kentucky ranked sixth nationally (Football Championship Subdivision) in turnover margin (plus-15). TerBush didn’t throw an interception in his last 4 1/2 games. The Colonels need to force Purdue into some mistakes and then get the ball in Denham’s hands.
Injury: QB T.J. Pryor (hamstring) doubtful
