Purdue will be without its head coach and best player for Saturday's opener against Iowa.
The Boilermakers confirmed on Friday that star receiver Rondale Moore, who opted back in for this season with an announcement on ESPN's College Football Live on Sept. 24, won't play against the Hawkeyes. Purdue officials didn't give a specific reason for why Moore won't play.
A source said Moore is likely to return next week when Purdue visits Wisconsin.
Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm confirmed on Monday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus and wouldn't coach against Iowa.