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Purdue's Charlie Jones enters Gophers matchup among national receiving leaders The Iowa transfer and former all-league return specialist leads the Big Ten in receiving after a breakout first four games.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Tracking Purdue's offense: Receiver Charlie Jones migrates to quarterbacks Iowa transfer Charlie Jones leads in the nation in receptions (41) and has totaled 533 receiving yards through four games with Purdue.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • JCONLINE.COM

Purdue Football Notebook: Praise from Minnesota Purdue (2-2, 0-1) returns to Big Ten Conference play this weekend with a trip to No. 21 Minnesota (4-0, 1-0). The Boilermakers seek to pick...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scores twice without staring passer Jones caught nine of 11 passes for 59 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 28-26 win over Florida Atlantic.

Impact Jones hauled in at least nine receptions for the fourth game in a row despite catching passes from backup Austin Burton (21-of-29 passing, 166 yards, 3:1 TD:INT ratio) on Saturday. With starting quarterback Aidan O'Connell (undisclosed) sidelined, the Boilermakers leaned into the short passing game with Burton (5.7 yards per attempt). Jones should continue to serve as the center of Purdue's passing game no matter who steps in under center for the Boilermakers.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue Receiver Charlie Jones Makes 'Biggest Play of the Game' in Win over Florida Atlantic Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones registered nine catches for 59 yards receiving and two touchdowns in a 28-26 win over Florida Atlantic.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Prolific in losing effort Jones recorded 11 receptions (14 targets) for 188 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 32-29 loss to Syracuse.

Impact Jones continued to build on his early rapport with quarterback Aidan O'Connell, as he once again paced Purdue's receiving corps in both targets and yards in this losing effort Saturday. The Boilermakers' signal-caller especially locked in on the Iowa transfer in crunch time down the stretch against Syracuse, including a 55-yard touchdown reception followed by another 51-yard catch on the team's subsequent offensive series in the fourth quarter, which ended in a missed field goal. Jones' clearly sits atop Purdue's receiving corps with 32 receptions on 43 targets through the first three games of the season, and he figures to continue this prolific start during the team's game against Florida Atlantic next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Jones (undisclosed) has returned to Saturday's game against Syracuse, Tom Dienhart of GoldandBlack.com reports.

Impact Jones went back to the Purdue locker room in the first half Saturday but has since gotten back on the field after missing a brief amount of time. The star receiver Is up to three catches for 30 yards through one quarter of play.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Jones (undisclosed) has gone back to the Purdue locker room, Mike Carmin of Lafayette Journal & Courier reports.

Impact Jones was slow to get up after taking a hit and went to the sideline injury tent. He has now gone back to the locker room for further evaluation.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unbeaten Syracuse hosts Purdue, big test for Orange defense

Syracuse returns home to face Purdue after its second straight dominating win to open the season

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Purdue opponents finding it difficult to keep up with Jones

Purdue receiver Charlie Jones makes it all look so easy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Iowa seeks more offense against Cyclones in B10's top game

Iowa goes for its seventh win in a row in the Cy-Hawk Game against Iowa State

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Purdue's Charlie Jones, North Carolina's Drake Maye make Top 5 'Dudes' List | Number One CFB Show

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Charlie Jones Showcases Potential in Purdue Offense Despite Loss to Penn State Fifth-year senior wide receiver Charlie Jones caught 12 passes for 153 yards and a touchdown in Purdue’s 35-31 loss to Penn State. The chemi...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hawkeyes look for more consistency on offense

Iowa’s defense was a big reason the Hawkeyes won 10 games and the Big Ten West last season

AUGUST 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Purdue Wide Receiver Charlie Jones Named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List Wide receiver Charlie Jones transferred from Iowa to Purdue for his final season of collegiate eligibility. He was named to the 2022 Paul Ho...

JULY 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

History with Iowa transfer Charlie Jones gives Purdue's Aidan O'Connell another threat Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell has plenty of receivers at his disposal but will need a No. 1 player to emerge during the 2022 season

JUNE 14, 2022 • JCONLINE.COM

Report: Charlie Jones Headed to Purdue Iowa Football Transfer Staying in B1G West According to Rivals

JUNE 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Iowa transfer Charlie Jones can help boost Purdue's return game Iowa transfer Charlie Jones was the Big Ten's Returner of the Year last season

JUNE 3, 2022 • JCONLINE.COM

Transferring to Purdue Jones is transferring to Purdue for the 2022 season, Jon Miller of HawkeyeNation.com reports.

Impact The 6-foot senior is staying in the Big Ten while switching states for the upcoming football season. Jones proved to be a tremendous returner over the course of his tenure at Iowa and now will be looking for more opportunities as a receiver with Purdue. The speedster is set to compete amongst the likes of Tyrone Tracy and Broc Thompson for playing time next season

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa Receiver Charlie Jones Enters Portal B1G Return Man of the Year Looking to Transfer

MAY 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Iowa Receiver Charlie Jones Enters Portal B1G Return Man of the Year Looking to Transfer

MAY 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Enters transfer portal Jones has entered the transfer portal, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Jones appeared in 14 games with Iowa in 2021, hauling in 21 catches for 323 yards and three touchdowns. The 6-foot senior wideout will look to take on additional opportunities with a new program next season.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jones' kick return lifts No. 18 Iowa past Illinois 33-23

Charlie Jones had a 100-yard kickoff return for No. 18 Iowa’s first touchdown as the Hawkeyes defeated Illinois 33-23

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Ferentz not shutting door on Petras' return for No. 18 Iowa

Alex Padilla is set to make his second straight start when No. 18 Iowa hosts Illinois on Saturday

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Late stops let No. 19 Iowa beat Minnesota 27-22, keep Floyd

Alex Padilla threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in his first career start and No. 19 Iowa withstood three fourth-quarter comeback attempts to defeat Minnesota 27-22

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

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