The Boilermakers will need improved quarterback play and contributions from their defensive line to give themselves a chance to climb out of the cellar in 2015.
We kick off our Big Ten Conference preview coverage today, which means football is just around the corner. Every Monday, we start the week by taking a look at three key players for each team in the conference based on their finish last season. Seeing as Purdue was last in the Big Ten in 2014, our preview will start with them.
Austin Appleby, Junior Quarterback
The starting quarterback spot for the Boilermakers is still somewhat up for grabs heading into 2015, but many expect junior Austin Appleby to begin the season under center leading the charge.