Purdue’s Aidan O’Connell away from team after death of brother, status for Big Ten title game unclear
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Purdue will be without quarterback Aidan O’Connell as the team prepares for the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan.
O’Connell posted on social media his brother, Sean, had died. He did not return to campus after the team defeated Indiana on Saturday.
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Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell, #16, runs from Indiana’s James Head Jr., second from right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Indiana.
(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell, #16, throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Indiana.
(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm talked about McConnell’s performance Monday.
“He played his heart out for his teammates and gave us a great effort,” he said. “Of course, he’s got things he has to deal with this week, but we’ll be there to support him and whenever we get him back to work, we look forward to that.”
It is unclear whether O’Connell will return to the field. Brohm said he believes the sixth-year senior will play Saturday against Michigan in the Big Ten title game.
Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell, #16, throws against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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“He’s a special person. I feel like anyone who knows him knows you don’t get guys like that all the time,” Purdue tight end Payne Durham said. “He doesn’t identify as a football player. He’s a man of faith who wants to do things for other people.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Ryan Gaydos is the sports editor for Fox News Digital.
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