Jack Plummer
FILE — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks on his headset during an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is scheduled to face Purdue in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vols look to make statement vs Purdue in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 29, 2021 02:23 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Donaven McCulley (0) runs with the ball while playing Ohio State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indiana, Purdue face more quarterback questions after losses

By Michael Marot Oct. 25, 2021 04:06 PM EDT

Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) celebrates a touchdown on an interception against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Wisconsin at Purdue 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:51 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Chez Mellusi runs past Army's Jaylen Jacobs during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 25 Purdue tries to build momentum against Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 24-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 25 Purdue trying to build momentum against Wisconsin

By Michael Marot Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Purdue linebacker Jalen Graham (6) tackles Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 24-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Boilermakers using creative combination to rejoin Top 25

By Michael Marot Oct. 18, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) celebrates with teammate wide receiver David Bell (3) after scoring on a 6-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Aidan O'Connell, David Bell lead Purdue past No. 2 Iowa 24-7

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 16, 2021 07:31 PM EDT

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) runs from Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Purdue at Iowa 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 05:15 PM EDT

Iowa defensive backs Matt Hankins (8) and Jack Koerner (28) celebrate an interception in the final seconds of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-20. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 2 Hawkeyes out to extend win streak when Purdue visits

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:18 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
No. 2 Iowa, leading West, has eye on prize for Purdue visit

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 14, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Boilermakers at No. 2 Iowa featured game on Big Ten schedule

By Eric Olson Oct. 14, 2021 02:03 AM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Gophers meet challenge, use 2nd-half rally to beat Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 02, 2021 03:28 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) scrambles with the ball during an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Purdue defense will have to dig deep in test against Gophers

By Michael Marot Sep. 30, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws as Purdue offensive lineman Greg Long (69) blocks Illinois outside linebacker Seth Coleman (49) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Shoddy quarterback play has Big Ten scrambling for answers

By Michael Marot Sep. 28, 2021 02:08 PM EDT

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Illinois State at Southern Illinois 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) is tackled by Illinois defensive linemen Keith Randolph Jr. (88) and Jamal Woods (91) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
O'Connell rallies Boilermakers late to get past Illini 13-9

By Michael Marot Sep. 25, 2021 07:08 PM EDT

Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton (14) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Purdue tight end Payne Durham (87) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 27-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Quarterback questions loom as Purdue, Illinois clash

By Michael Marot Sep. 23, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski (9) throws a pass against Illinoisduring an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Boilermakers top receiver enters concussion protocol

By Michael Marot Sep. 20, 2021 03:11 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) runs in for a touchdown in front of Purdue linebacker Jalen Graham (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kelly ties Rockne as No. 12 Irish hold off Purdue 27-13

John Fineran Sep. 18, 2021 06:35 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) runs in for a touchdown in front of Purdue linebacker Jalen Graham (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue at Notre Dame 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 04:15 PM EDT