Aidan O'Connell connects with Broc Thompson on 75-yard bomb for Purdue's first TD of Music City Bowl
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.
