A week after committing seven turnovers, Curtis Painter committed none and threw four touchdown passes against the Northwestern Wildcats.

"That adequately sums up the difference between the two teams," said Tiller after the game. "Ohio State is just that good."

Purdue rolled up 429 yards of offense while the Wildcats mustered just 116. Purdue led 35-10 at halftime, then coasted to the win as Painter was pulled in the third quarter.