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Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne's first start against a ranked opponent went so well that he earned a second. On Friday night, he'll be playing on the national stage, trying to snap the Boilermakers' five-game losing streak to No. 2 Oregon. The undefeated Ducks come into the game full of momentum after holding on to beat then-No. 2 Ohio State last weekend. But Browne's surprisingly strong game and second-half rally at then-No. 23 Illinois has given Purdue confidence it can compete with Browne at the helm.
