Indiana running back Stephen Houston dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue running back Brandon Cottom, left, breaks the tackle of Indiana safety Mark Murphy on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana wide receiver Shane Wynn, right, picks up 52 yards on a reception in front of Purdue cornerback Josh Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue wide receiver Gary Bush (6) is tackled by Indiana cornerback Antonio Marshall after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana running back Stephen Houston scores on a 51-yard run against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana head coach Kevin Wilson paces the sideline against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue defensive tackle Bruce Gaston, center, along with kicker Paul Griggs, left, and offensive tackle Chuck Ayres hoist the Old Oaken Bucket after defeating Indiana 56-35 in an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue defensive tackle Bruce Gaston hoists the Old Oaken Bucket after Purdue defeated Indiana 56-35 in an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue's Akeem Hunt (11) celebrates as Akeem Shavers (24) scores on a 73-yard pass against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Purdue defeated Indiana 56-35. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue wide receiver O.J. Ross dives in for a touchdown trailed by Indiana cornerback Antonio Marshall, top, and safety Mark Murphy during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Purdue defeated Indiana 56-35. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Danny Hope, left, meets with Indiana head coach Kevin Wilson following an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Purdue defeated Indiana 56-35. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Danny Hope, left, celebrates with defensive tackle Kawann Short after Purdue defeated Indiana 56-35 in an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

In this Nov. 24, 2012, photo, Purdue head coach Danny Hope watches a replay as his team played Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue athletic director Morgan Burke announced Sunday, Nov. 25, that he fired Hope and had made receivers coach Patrick Higgins the interim coach for the team's next game. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue defensive end Eric Mebane, left, hoist the Old Oaken Bucket along with teammates after Purdue defeated indiana 56-35 in an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue linebacker Will Lucas celebrates after recovering a fumble by Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Purdue defeated Indiana 56-35. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)