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Tyler Trent flew to Purdue bowl game thanks to Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay
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Purdue has had plenty of inspiration going for it this college football season.
Tyler Trent, a former Boilermakers student, has gotten plenty of well-deserved attention alongside Purdue, giving the team any inspiration needed. The super fan is battling cancer and was at the Purdue-Ohio State game where the Boilermakers upset the then-ranked No. 2 Buckeyes 49-20.
Trent’s story has become well-known, and come bowl season, the team will be able to have Trent by its side once again. Thanks to Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, Trent flew to Nashville, where the team will be playing in the Music City Bowl at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 28 against Auburn:
A huge thank you to @JimIrsay and @Colts for helping us make our goal to get to Nashville. So @theTylerTrent can be the bowl Captain this weekend at the Purdue game. @MusicCityBowl pic.twitter.com/x29U3fUvqu
— Tony Trent (@TonyTrent10) December 26, 2018
Trent was announced as the honorary captain for Purdue this past week. The Boilermakers (6-6) clinched their bowl eligibility by defeating rival Indiana the final week of the regular season 28-21.
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.