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Aidan O’Connell connects with Broc Thompson on 75-yard bomb for Purdue’s first TD of Music City Bowl
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No David Bell, no problem. Purdue has a bevy of receivers that can step up for quarterback Aidan O’Connell. And on the team’s second possession of the Music City Bowl, it was Broc Thompson making a play.
On the first play of Purdue’s second possession, O’Connell launched a pass deep down the field to Thompson, who was able to adjust to the ball and make a play. He then outraced a few Tennessee defenders on his way to the end zone to tie the game at 7-7.
It was a 1-play, 75-yard drive:
Purdue responds with a 75 yard TD pass from Aidan O’Connell to Broc Thompson. We are not even 5 minutes in & both teams have a TD.
TENNESSEE 7
PURDUE 7— Brendan Moore (@bmoorecfb) December 30, 2021
Purdue brought one of the most prolific passing attacks in college football to Nashville, but without a few stars. David Bell opted out and Milton Wright was unable to participate in the postseason.
For the Boilermakers to get a bowl victory, they’ll need some playmakers at the receiver position to step up. Thompson was the first of Thursday afternoon.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB