Jeff Brohm shares update from B1G offices on controversial end to Minnesota game

Purdue coach Jeff Brohm addressed the media on Monday morning, just a few days after the Boilermakers lost to Minnesota in controversial fashion.

The Boilermakers appeared to score a game-winning touchdown against the Gophers on Friday, but officials called it off due to a phantom offensive pass interference call. Purdue turned it over on the next play, so Minnesota won 34-31.

Brohm said he has heard from the Big Ten offices about the call but can’t share specifics. However, he did say everyone he’s talked to has agreed with his point of view.

Brohm on if he has heard from B1G: He has. Not at liberty to speak on it. Of all people he has talked, all have agreed with his assessment of the play.

— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 23, 2020

Criticizing officials is against conference rules, so Brohm has to be careful here. Earlier this season, Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin was fined $25,000 for retweeting a fan’s criticism of officials.

Still, it’s a crushing loss for Purdue. With a win, Brohm’s team would have been 3-1 and alive in the hunt for the Big Ten West title. Instead, the Boilermakers are 2-2 and much closer to last-place Nebraska.

Brohm said he won’t hear back from the B1G office about other plays until later in the week.

Brohm: Won't get feedback on other plays submitted to B1G until later this week.

— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 23, 2020

Purdue hosts Rutgers on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.