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Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell<\/a> will miss the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Jan. 2, he announced Thursday.<\/p>\n

“These last six years have been some of the best of my life,” O’Connell wrote in an Instagram post. “I’ve experienced countless memories that I will carry with me forever.”<\/p>\n

Three of O’Connell’s teammates \u2014 tight end Payne Durham, wide receiver Charlie Jones and cornerback Cory Trice \u2014 have also opted out of the bowl game<\/a>, the university confirmed.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The senior quarterback thanked fans and the community for their support.<\/p>\n

“The Purdue fans and community have supported me through countless successes and failures. For that I’m eternally grateful,” O’Connell wrote.<\/p>\n

O’Connell has had success under coach Jeff Brohm the past two sseasons.<\/p>\n

DREW BREES RETURNING TO PURDUE SIDELINES AS ASSISTANT COACH FOR CITRUS BOWL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

He threw for more than 3,700 yards and 28 touchdowns while leading Purdue to a pair of upsets of top-five teams in Iowa and Michigan State last season. He threw for 3,490 yards and 22 touchdowns this season.<\/p>\n

Brohm was named Louisville football’s head coach<\/a> last week.<\/p>\n

O’Connell played with a heavy heart in the Big Ten championship game against Michigan<\/a> Dec. 3. His oldest brother, Sean, died several days before the game.<\/p>\n

MISSISSIPPI STATE HAS AGREED TO TERMS WITH MIKE LEACH’S SUCCESSOR: REPORT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Jones set a team single-season record with 1,361 receiving yards on 110 catches with 12 touchdowns.<\/p>\n

He also served as Purdue’s primary punt returner this season.<\/p>\n

Durham’s 56 catches were second to Jones for the Boilermakers this year. He also racked up 560 receiving yards. Trice was credited with two interceptions and broke up ten passes.<\/p>\n

Purdue (8-5) will play No. 17 LSU<\/a> (9-4) in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/purdue-qb-aidan-oconnell-decides-to-sit-out-citrus-bowl <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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