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Brian Brohm announces starting QB for Citrus Bowl vs. LSU
By Kate Norum
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Brian Brohm, Purdue’s interim head coach, announced the starting quarterback for the Citrus Bowl against LSU Thursday.
Brohm said that Austin Burton will be taking the starting quarterback role in the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 2 following Aidan O’Connell’s decision to opt out.
Brian Brohm says Austin Burton will start the Citrus Bowl vs. LSU. Has one start in three years at Purdue, engineering win vs. Florida Atlantic in 2022. The sixth-year senior played his first three seasons at UCLA.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) December 15, 2022
Burton has received one start for the Boilermakers in his 3 years at the school. However, he played his first 3 collegiate seasons at UCLA.
The 6th-year senior has still managed to draw some solid stats. Despite not being on the field much this season, Burton was able to throw for 199 yards along with 3 passing touchdowns.
Purdue’s football staff has been all over the place with former head coach Jeff Brohm leaving for Louisville, roughly a week ago. Although Brian Brohm will still be on the sidelines for Purdue as its interim head coach in the Citrus Bowl, he won’t be present next season as he is following his brother to Louisville.
Drew Brees will also be on the sidelines, serving as an assistant interim coach for Purdue in its bowl game.
Kate Norum covers college football for Saturday Tradition. She graduated from Kennesaw State University with a B.S. in journalism and has always been passionate about sports. Follow Kate on Twitter @katenorum