As expected, Austin Appleby, the junior incumbent, will be the starter in 12 days when the Boilermakers take on Marshall to start the 2015 season. Coach Darrell Hazell made the announcement this afternoon after practice. Here is what Appleby had to say:
Austin Appleby talked to the media after being named the starter. Hear what he had to say (over the wind). #BoilerUp http://t.co/4sLmU5p2Ra
— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) August 25, 2015
And here is what coach Hazell had to say:
Darrell Hazell officially named Austin Appleby the starting quarterback after today's practice.