Purdue’s Deion Burks bounces off Fresno State defenders, breaks loose for an incredible touchdown

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College football made its highly anticipated return this week.

Saturday featured a full slate of games, including the Purdue Boilermakers' home opener against the Fresno State Bulldogs. 

First-year Purdue coach Ryan Walters, who most recently served as defensive coordinator at Illinois, lost his head coaching debut. 

Despite the disappointing outcome, Purdue wide receiver Deion Burks made the play of the game.

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Fresno State Bulldogs defensive back Carlton Johnson (2) defends a pass caught by Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Deion Burks (4) during a game Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. The Fresno State Bulldogs won 39-35. (Alex Martin/Journal and Courier/USA Today Network)

Purdue quarterback Hudson Card dropped back on a third-and-2 in the first quarter and threw a pass in Burks' direction. 

Burks snagged the ball out of the air in the middle of the field and then somehow managed to bounce off four Fresno State defenders before showing off his impressive speed, going 84 yards for the score.

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The 5-foot-11 redshirt sophomore's play produced the first touchdown of the season for Purdue.

The play also marked Burks' first touchdown of his collegiate career. He entered the 2023 season with 16 career receptions for 175 yards.

Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Deion Burks celebrates after catching a pass during a game against the Fresno State Bulldogs Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Fresno State won 39-35. (Alex Martin/Journal and