Purdue responded with an 18 yard touchdown pass from Billy Dicken, to take a 7-3 lead.
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The 1997 edition to the Alamo Bowl featured the Purdue Boilermakers, and the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
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In the second half, quarterback Billy Dicken rushed 1 yard for a touchdown increasing Purdue's lead to 17-6.
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