ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime Season 15 Episode 165 Heart of Dallas Bowl: Purdue Boilermakers (6 - 6) vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys (7 - 5) at Cotton Bowl

On this episode of ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime, viewers are treated to an exciting matchup between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Heart of Dallas Bowl, held at Cotton Bowl. Both teams struggled a bit during the regular season, with Purdue finishing at 6-6 and Oklahoma State at 7-5, but they both have a chance to redeem themselves with a win in this game.

The Boilermakers are led by head coach Jeff Brohm, who is in his second year at Purdue. Under his leadership, the team has shown flashes of brilliance, but they have also had some disappointing losses. Quarterback David Blough is a key player on this team, having thrown for 3,521 yards and 25 touchdowns during the regular season. He will look to connect with his top receiver, Rondale Moore, who has 1,164 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns this year. Purdue's defense has also been solid, with linebacker Markus Bailey leading the team with 115 tackles and six sacks.

On the other side of the field, the Cowboys are coached by Mike Gundy, who is in his 14th year at Oklahoma State. Gundy is known for his dynamic offenses, and this year's team is no exception. Quarterback Taylor Cornelius has thrown for 3,637 yards and 28 touchdowns, while receiver Tylan Wallace has been a standout with 1,408 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Cowboys' defense has been less impressive, however, allowing an average of 32.4 points per game.

As the game gets underway, both teams come out firing. Purdue strikes first with a touchdown pass from Blough to Moore, but Oklahoma State answers back with a long touchdown run from Chuba Hubbard. The teams trade blows throughout the first half, with neither side able to pull away. Blough and Cornelius both make some impressive plays, while the defenses start to tighten up as the game wears on.

In the second half, Purdue seizes control of the game. Blough throws another touchdown pass to Moore, and the Boilermakers' defense holds the Cowboys scoreless in the third quarter. Oklahoma State tries to mount a comeback in the fourth, but their efforts are thwarted by turnovers and penalties. Purdue's defense steps up in the clutch, making several key stops to seal the victory.

As the final whistle blows, the score is Purdue 38, Oklahoma State 28. The Boilermakers celebrate their victory as they hoist the Heart of Dallas Bowl trophy. Blough and Moore are named co-MVPs of the game for their outstanding performances. For Purdue, this win is a satisfying end to a season that had its ups and downs. For Oklahoma State, it's a disappointing finish to a year that started with high hopes. But both teams can hold their heads high knowing that they gave it their all in this exciting Thursday night matchup.