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Purdues balancing act made a good first impression.Now the Boilermakers are looking to keep everything in synch.One week after nine different receivers caught passes in a win against Eastern Kentucky and Purdue had an almost perfect 50-50 split between yards rushing and yards, it will get a chance to see how well the new, simplified offense does against a stronger opponent in Cincinnati.If were able to run the ball for 250 yards, thats a lot of rushing yards. But if you also can spread it around and throw it, it keeps people off balance, coach Darrell Hazell said. As much balanced offense as we can play, well keep (opponents) off balance.It seems like a strange notion at a school dubbed The Cradle of Quarterbacks. But times are a changing at Purdue (1-0).Sophomore quarterback David Blough knows hell be more efficient with a little help from friends like running back Markell Jones.A year ago, Jones rushed for 845 yards and 10 touchdowns as a freshman. He inherited the feature back job when D.J. Knox tore the ACL in his left knee during Aprils spring game and so far, hes been a hit.He ran 24 times for 145 yards and one touchdown and caught four passes for 24 yards, wearing out the Eastern Kentucky defense. This week, he faces a Cincinnati defense that held Tennessee-Martin to seven points and 3.6 yards per carry.Coach Tommy Tuberville knows it will be a lot tougher for Cincinnati (1-0) to keep up with Jones.They have an experienced quarterback and a very good running back. Their offensive line is bigger and stronger than almost any team we will see. And their receivers have good speed, Tuberville said. Its a typical Big Ten team in that they line up and try to run the ball. Its going to be a real challenge for us.Bloughs challenge will be replicating last weeks numbers -- and coming up with another win.But with Jones leading the way, Blough has already become a big believer in what the Boilermakers are capable of this season.I remember coming off the field after the first quarter and telling guys that we have a superstar running back, Blough said, reflecting on last weeks victory. Were going to feed him. He is a workhorse for us.Here are some other things to watch Saturday:STAYING POSITIVEHazell constantly addresses the need to avoid self-inflicted problems and its starting to pay dividends. Purdue ran 83 plays against Eastern Kentucky -- none went for negative yards. In addition, the Boilermakers committed only two penalties in Week 1, tied for the fewest in the nation .ROAD TROUBLECincinnati beat Purdue 42-7 in its 2013 home opener, which was Hazells first game as coach. Hitting the road against the Midwests top conference has been a little more rugged for the Bearcats. Cincinnati hasnt won at a Big Ten school 1959 when they won at Indiana. Since then, the Bearcats are 0-11. Tuberville doesnt mind the trip.Its part of what makes college football fun, Tuberville said. Hes just wants to rewrite the ending.GOING FOR 600The Boilermakers need one more win to become the 10th Big Ten school with 600. Currently, the Boilermakers are 599-545-48. A win Saturday also would give Purdue its first two-game streak under Hazell, and its first 2-0 start since 2007.WELCOME BACKPurdues defense should get a boost this week with the anticipated return of cornerback, DaWan Hunte. After missing last weeks game with a sprained ankle, hes listed as probable this week. 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Ahmed Musa canceled out a Vincent Janssen penalty to secure a point.Despite their inconsistent league form, the Foxes have been stellar in the Champions League. They currently sit atop Group G with 10 points from four matches and have yet to concede a goal. Their latest defensive masterclass came on Wednesday in a scoreless draw with Danish champions FC Copenhagen.The Foxes, along with Spanish side Sevilla, are the only clubs yet to concede a goal during the group stage.Were the new boys in the competition, and to get any clean sheet is positive, but were really proud of the fact that weve now got four, defender Wes Morgan told the clubs official television channel. It wasnt a pretty game and it was a little scrappy because the conditions werent the best but we came here and got a point, which was the main thing..ddddddddddddLeicester will be without top-choice goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who fractured his hand in the mid-week Champions League fixture. However, midfielder Islam Slimani is in contention for selection after missing two matches with a groin strain.West Bromwich Albion (2-4-4) find themselves badly needing three points to pull themselves further away from the dreaded relegation zone.Tony Pulis boys are at the tail end of brutal four-match stretch which already saw them face Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester City. The Baggies are winless in their last five matches, having not won since a 4-2 result over West Ham United on Sept. 17.Last weeks 4-0 thrashing at the hands of City represents the low point of the season as the Baggies were completely outplayed from the outset.West Brom will be without midfielder James McClean, who will sit due to a yellow card suspension. Claudio Yacob will be available after serving a one-match ban of his own, also for a yellow card accumulation.West Brom do have a bit of an historical advantage as the Baggies are unbeaten in their last six trips to Leicester in league play (four wins, two draws). They have also scored at least one goal in all but one of their last 25 visits to Leicester. The lone clean sheet came in October 1987 -- a 3-0 defeat at Filbert Street. ' ' '