What Jeff Brohm said ahead of Purdue's Week 4 game vs. Illinois
Purdue opens the B1G slate this weekend with a rivalry game at home against Illinois.
The Boilermakers and the Fighting Illini play in the Battle for the Cannon this Saturday.
Purdue is 2-1 to open the season with wins over Oregon State and UConn. They lost to Notre Dame this past weekend.
Illinois is 1-3 to start the year as their lone win is against Nebraska. They have lost to UTSA, Virginia and Maryland.
Jeff Brohm spoke to reporters today ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Illinois. Brohm reiterated that QB Jack Plummer is the Boilermakers starter even after being pulled in the game against the Irish.
Brohm on QB: Jack Plummer remains starter. Said same things after Saturday’s game
— mike carmin (@carmin_jc) September 20, 2021
Brohm has liked the play of his CBs so far this season as the coaching staff was worried about the position.
Jeff Brohm: CB Jamari Brown played really well. We had concerns at the position. Bigger corner who can be physical.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) September 20, 2021
This morning, there is also a laundry list of injury updates to report out of West Lafayette, IN.
Jeff Brohm: TE Garrett Miller will be more available this week.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) September 20, 2021
Jeff Brohm: CB Cory Trice (ankle) is likely out 2-4 weeks.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) September 20, 2021
Jeff Brohm: Mershawn Rice and DJ Washington will be out an extended period of time with injuries. TE Jack Cravaack is out for the year with a knee injury.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) September 20, 2021
Jeff Brohm on David Bell: He is in concussion protocol. Hope he gets better each day. Won’t know his availability until later in the week.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) September 20, 2021
The Boilermakers face the Illini this Saturday at 3:30 ET on BTN.
