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Purdue to start backup QB vs. TCU

Dustin Schutte

By Dustin Schutte

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Purdue will have a new face under center tonight.

According to multiple reports, including Mike Carmin of the Journal & Courier, Elijah Sindelar will not playing for the Boilermakers this evening, meaning Jack Plummer will get his first career start. The announcement came shortly before kickoff against TCU.

Sindelar was leading the nation in passing yards with 932 and also has nine touchdown passes, tied for the best in the country through two weeks.

Sindelar has been suffering from a concussion he sustained last week against Vanderbilt. Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm has said that he has full confidence in Plummer, despite his inexperience.

Purdue is 1-1 this season and is coming off a 42-24 victory over Vanderbilt. Tonight will mark the final game of the non-conference season for the Boilermakers.

Dustin Schutte

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