A lot has changed since the last time Purdue football took the field in the Big Ten Championship game versus Michigan.
Jeff Brohm returned home to Louisville. Ryan Walters was hired as his replacement, but won't coach in today's Citrus Bowl versus LSU. On offense, starting QB Aidan O'Connell, star receiver Charlie Jones and tight end Payne Durham all opted out of the bowl game to prepare for the upcoming NFL draft — as did cornerback Cory Trice and linebacker Jalen Graham.
Brohm's brother, Brian, will lead the Boilers today, with an assist from Drew Brees, who was added as an assistant for the Citrus Bowl.