Former Lafayette Jeff and Purdue star Doug Downing was once a No. 1-ranked QB. Downing was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame on June 9.

Purdue's Dylan Downing was thrust into that position when starting running back Zander Horvath suffered an injury in the team's 49-0 victory against UConn last week.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Dylan Downing's go-to order at Panda Express was a plate of orange chicken with a side of fried rice. But that was before he started cooking at home so he could shed some ...

Downing was a quarterback at Purdue University from 1984-87. As a senior in 1987, Downing completed 102 of 200 passes for 1,065 yards and six touchdowns.

Purdue Boilermakers running back Dylan Downing (38) rushes the ball during the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette ...

Downing has rushed for 249 yards and four touchdowns this season. Mike Carmin covers Purdue sports for the Journal & Courier and USA Today Sports Network.

Purdue Boilermakers running back Dylan Downing (38) rushes the ball during the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette ...