Thu Dec 27 00:00:53 2007

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Purdue topples Central Michigan in Motor City Bowl

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Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Chris Summers kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired to lift Purdue past Central Michigan, 51-48, in the 11th annual Motor City Bowl at Ford Field.

Curtis Painter completed 35-of-54 passes for 546 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions for the Boilermakers (8-5), who won their first bowl game in their last four appearances.

Dustin Keller led the aerial attack with seven catches for 150 yards and a score while Kory Sheets ran for a pair of touchdowns for Purdue, which also beat Central Michigan, 45-22, at West Lafayette back in early September.

Greg Orton had nine receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown and Jake Standeford had eight grabs for 112 yards with a score in the victory.

Dan LeFevour threw four touchdowns and ran for two more for the Chippewas (8-6), who captured the Motor City Bowl last year with a 31-14 victory over Middle Tennessee.