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09/15/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue + More +

Purdue is headed to Syracuse this weekend after bouncing back from a dramatic season-opening loss to Penn State with a resounding 56-0 trouncing of Indiana State. Boilermaker quarterback Aidan O'Connell has completed 60.3 percent of his passes for 576 yards with 5 touchdowns...Tough wide receiver Charlie Jones, college level Cooper Kupp look-alike, has 21 catches for 286 yards for 4 TDs. Their measurables are misleading because this is one of college football's most entertaining pass-catch tandems. - Frank Cooney, NFL Draft Scout

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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09/15/22 - Jalen Graham, rSr/2023, Purdue + More +

Purdue's top defensive playmaker - Jalen Graham, a rare talent who can play at all three levels and effectively against the run and the pass - is sidelined up to four weeks with a tibia impact fracture suffered against Penn State. He finished that game and tried to practice last week. He is the type of safety/linebacker that NFL teams covet. - Frank Cooney, NFL Draft Scout

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OLB Jalen Graham, Purdue
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09/15/22 - Jalen Graham, rSr/2023, Purdue + More +

Purdue will be without one of its best defenders in one of its most important positions for at least the next few games. Senior defensive back Jalen Graham suffered a tibia impact fracture in the Boilermakers' season opener against Penn State that will take him out of playing for what is expected to be Purdue's next two or three games, local media reported before Saturday's game. The injury prevented him from playing against Indiana State and could sideline him against Syracuse, Florida Atlantic and potentially Minnesota. - Purdue Exponent

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OLB Jalen Graham, Purdue
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09/10/22 - Charlie Jones, rSr/2023, Purdue + More +

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell and receiver Charlie Jones appear to be in perfect sync. The childhood friends hooked up for three first-half touchdowns in their second college game together, and then watched the rest of the Boilermakers' 56-0 victory over Indiana State on Saturday. Jones caught nine passes for 133 yards in his second straight 100-yard game since transferring to Purdue from Iowa. O'Connell went 17 of 19 for 211 yards and four scores while moving past Scott Campbell and into sixth on the school list for passing TDs. The first walk-on to earn Purdue's starting quarterback job now has 48 TD passes.

The combination of O'Connell and Jones has looked virtually unstoppable so far, connecting 21 times for 286 yards and four scores this season. "I came here, obviously, for the offense and I like what I'm seeing so far," said Jones, who has already matched last season's reception total. "Definitely, it was a good move." The Sycamores (1-1) fell to 0-6 all-time against the Boilermakers (1-1), and it didn't Purdue long to take control. Cam Allen recovered a fumble on the game's first snap and four plays later King Doerue scored on a 4-yard TD run. Jones stiff-armed a defender on his way to a 7-yard TD catch and O'Connell found Paul Piferi for a 26-yard score on the next two series. O'Connell closed out the half with TD passes of 36 and 5 yards to Jones to make it 35-0. - Purdue/AP College Football

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WR Charlie Jones, Purdue
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08/31/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 89. Aidan O'Connell, QB, Purdue, Senior. Notable 2021 stats: 3,712 yards, 28 TDs. Last year's ranking: NR. O'Connell started nine games at quarterback for Purdue in 2021. He guided Jeff Brohm's team to top-five upsets of both Iowa and Michigan State. O'Connell was named All-Big Ten second team after throwing for 3,712 yards and 28 touchdowns as a fifth-year senior. He threw for at least 300 yards six times last season. - ESPN.com

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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08/29/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue + More +

2022 PRESEASON WUERFFEL TROPHY (COMMUNITY SERVICE) WATCHLIST: Aidan O'Connell, Purdue, Sr., QB,...Since he arrived on campus, O'Connell has helped with the annual Special Olympics Camp. He has also coached Tippy Stars Baseball, a special needs summer baseball program. Making trips to the Boys and Girls Club, O'Connell has spent time there as a mentor to the children. He continues to be a role model for youth by reading to students at local elementary schools, emphasizing the importance of reading and academics overall.

O'Connell has extended his service beyond the local community, providing an impact in different parts of the world. As one of the leaders of Purdue's Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) chapter, the Boilermaker quarterback has joined the organization on two mission trips to South Africa. O'Connell spent time at an orphanage, interacting with children and providing a friendly face to brighten their day. While there, he put up a playground fence and also helped with a variety of other landscape projects. - Purdue Football

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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08/29/22 - Hudson Card, rSr/2025, Purdue + More +

2022 PRESEASON JOHNNY UNITAS GOLDEN ARM AWARD WATCH LIST: Hudson Card, Texas,...A third-year quarterback who enrolled at UT in January 2020 ... has played in 10 games with two starts ... made his collegiate debut versus UTEP in the 2020 season opener ... earned Academic All-Big 12 First Team honors in 2021 … was an All-American and two-time all-state honoree in high school ... participated in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game ... earned honorable mention Academic All-State honors as a senior ... a four-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (spring 2020, fall 2020, spring 2021, fall 2021). - Texas Football

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QB Hudson Card, Purdue
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08/27/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue + More +

2022 PRESEASON MANNING AWARD PRESEASON WATCH LIST: Aidan O'Connell, Sr., Purdue,...O'Connell was a Second Team All-Big Ten honoree by the conference coaches and media, the first Purdue quarterback to be named to one of the first two All-Big Ten teams since Kyle Orton in 2004. Despite splitting time at the start of the season, O'Connell threw for 3,712 yards (11th nationally) and 28 touchdowns (17th nationally). He completed 71.8 percent of his passes, setting a new school record for completion percentage and ranking fourth in the country. - Purdue Football

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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08/17/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue + More +

2022 PRESEASON ALLSTATE AFCA GOOD WORKS TEAM NOMINEE: Aidan O'Connell, Purdue University,... Despite splitting time at the start of the 2021 season, O'Connell threw for 3,712 yards (11th nationally) and 28 touchdowns (17th nationally). He completed 71.8 percent of his passes, setting a new school record for completion percentage and ranking fourth in the country. O'Connell also completed 26.3 passes per game to rank sixth nationally. The gunslinger produced six 300-yard games, the third-most in a single season and the first Purdue quarterback to accomplish the feat since Curtis Painter in 2007. - Purdue Football

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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08/10/22 - Hudson Card, rSr/2025, Purdue + More +

Texas' No. 18 ranking in the first USA Today coaches poll wasn't a surprise but the first-place vote definitely raised eyebrows. "It wasn't me," said Steve Sarkisian, who doesn't have a vote. Sarkisian is more motivated by the fourth-place vote in the Big 12 media poll. "We've got a lot of work to do," he said. He reiterated that after a less-than perfect full practice Tuesday, when the passing game seems a bit out of sync. Why? It's not solely up to quarterbacks Hudson Card, Quinn Ewers and Maalik Murphy. And it's not totally dependent on receivers Xavier Worthy, Isaiah Neyor, Agiye Hall and Jordan Whittington. "I think it's in concert together," Sarkisian said. "One is you have to recognize (defensive) coverage. We really push and strive our guys to get them to understand football, know whether it's man coverage or zone coverage. Is it two-deep coverage? So, If the receivers recognize and understand the defense and the quarterbacks react in kind, Sarkisian's offense will produce. - Austin American Statesman

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QB Hudson Card, Purdue
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08/06/22 - Charlie Jones, rSr/2023, Purdue + More +

Iowa transfer Charlie Jones will help the Boilermakers. A lot. Jones flashed plenty of athletic ability in drills and was involved in the return game. "Charlie can play football," coach Jeff Brohm said. "We're going to use him a lot of different ways on the outside, on the inside and returning kicks. He's got good receiving skills, he can run good routes, and he understands football. He definitely will be a big factor for us." - Journal and Courier

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WR Charlie Jones, Purdue
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08/03/22 - Aidan OConnell, rSr/2023, Purdue + More +

2022 PRESEASON WALTER CAMP PLAYER OF YEAR PLAYER TO WATCH: Aidan O'Connell, QB, senior, Purdue,...O'Connell earned a spot on the watch list after putting together a memorable 2021 campaign. The Purdue signal caller was a Second Team All-Big Ten honoree by the conference coaches and media, the first Purdue quarterback to be named to one of the first two All-Big Ten teams since Kyle Orton in 2004. Despite splitting time at the start of the season, O'Connell threw for 3,712 yards (11th nationally) and 28 touchdowns (17th nationally). He completed 71.8 percent of his passes, setting a new school record for completion percentage and ranking fourth in the country. - Purdue Football

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QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue
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08/03/22 - Charlie Jones, rSr/2023, Purdue + More +

2022 PRESEASON PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST: Charlie Jones, Purdue,...The reigning Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year, Jones made the move from Iowa to Purdue to provide a spark to the Boilermakers' return game and receiving corps. His 2021 campaign with the Hawkeyes featured 1,251 all-purpose yards, including 920 return yards (635 kick, 285 punt) to rank second in the nation.

In a 33-23 win over Illinois, Jones took a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown. Along with being named the best returner in the Big Ten, Jones collected first team all-conference honors. Jones caught 21 passes for 323 yards, averaging 15.4 yards per catch last season. Three of those receptions were in the end zone as he led Iowa in touchdown catches. Against Minnesota, Jones went over the century mark with 106 receiving yards to help the Hawkeyes secure the victory. His big game featured a 72-yard touchdown catch in the second half that put Iowa on top for good. - Purdue Football

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WR Charlie Jones, Purdue
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08/02/22 - Charlie Jones, rSr/2023, Purdue + More +

Two of Purdue's top wide receivers in 2022 are former Iowa Hawkeyes - Charlie Jones and Tyrone Tracy Jr. Jones announced his move to Purdue in June, and Tracy transferred in December. Jones, the 2021 Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year, had plenty of opportunities with the Hawkeyes on special teams, but his offensive role was more limited. He had 34 of Iowa receivers' 360 targets in 2021, per Pro Football Focus. Purdue's receivers combined to receive 549 targets. Purdue coach Jeff Brohm: "(Jones) wanted to go somewhere and showcase what he could do at receiver… and get a chance to hopefully maybe play at the next level by catching a lot of balls and being in a passing offense." - The Gazette

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WR Charlie Jones, Purdue
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08/02/22 - Tyrone Tracy Jr., rSr/2024, Purdue + More +

Purdue wide receiver Tyron Tracy had high expectations heading into 2021 with Iowa and was disappointed after making only 43 receptions. At Purdue coach Jeff Brohm intends to use Tracy's versatility. Brohm said Tracy, an Indianapolis native, has "come in with a great attitude" and has been "outstanding in his preparation" since arriving on campus. "He's going to be a receiver and running back for us," Brohm said. "We're going to figure out ways for him to touch the ball." - The Gazette

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