Purdue will be shorthanded on the offensive line for the second consecutive week.
Right tackle Matt McCann (ankle) and left tackle Martesse Patterson (personal reasons) aren’t listed on Purdue’s current depth chart. Neither played in the Boilermakers 24-14 win over Nevada this past weekend.
Junior Jalen Neal will get the start in place of Patterson and fifth-year senior Cameron Cermin will start at right tackle in McCann’s place.
Purdue’s offensive line didn’t seem to have any sort of their struggles in their absence. The unit surrendered just one sack and quarterback David Blough ended up passing for 300 yards and a pair of touchdowns despite first quarter struggles.