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WEST LAFAYETTE – There wasn’t much as much chatter as usual by Purdue players during Sunday’s practice, which started about 16 hours after losing to No. 4 Ohio State.

The reasons were simple enough: disappointment with the loss but also a realization these Boilermakers maybe weren’t as good as they thought.
Purdue’s offense went into the game averaging nearly 45 points but scored only seven. The defense had been solid but then allowed Ohio State to score touchdowns on its first two possessions.

“I just feel (the loss) was a wake-up call for us,” linebacker Anthony Heygood said. “It kind of humbled us a little bit. We were 5-0. We were riding high. Our offense thought they were unstoppable; defense thought we were unstoppable. It was good to come out and play a tough game and play tough and show even when we play tough we can lose.”

Coach Joe Tiller didn’t mind the subdued attitude of the players Sunday – he actually liked the fact they felt a sting from the loss.

Tiller, Purdue refuse to let loss linger