WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Sunday, Dec. 4) - For the first time since 2006, Purdue Football's bowl destination resides within the Sunshine State. Head coach Jeff Brohm's Boilermakers (8-5) have accepted an invitation to play in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Monday, Jan. 2 (1 p.m. ET), facing off against No. 17 LSU (9-4).
The latest bowl bid for the Old Gold & Black will be the 21st bowl game in Purdue history, including the fourth in six seasons under Brohm's leadership. Purdue has an all-time bowl record of 11-9, with Brohm going 2-1 with the Boilers and 4-1 in his career. The Boilermakers are appearing in the Citrus Bowl for the second time in school history.
"We're fortunate to have terrific momentum within our football program, and are extremely proud that Coach Jeff Brohm and our Boilermakers have been selected to represent Purdue University and the Big Ten Conference in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl," said vice president and director of athletics Mike Bobinski. "Our students and fans have enthusiastically supported our Boilermakers all season long, and they now have the opportunity to join the team in Orlando for a first-class bowl game and experience. We are very appreciative of the Florida Citrus Sports organization for extending this invitation, and we look forward to an exciting game against LSU."
Purdue will arrive in Orlando with an 8-5 record and an opportunity to attain back-to-back nine-win seasons for the first time since the 1997 and 1998 seasons. Brohm also joins legendary head coach Joe Tiller as the only two coaches in Purdue history to make four bowl appearances in their first six years guiding the program.
"We are thrilled to be heading to the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl," said Brohm. "Our players and staff, both individually and as a team, have overcome and achieved so much together this season, and I could not be prouder of them. With this exciting opportunity ahead to play LSU in Orlando, I know Boilermaker fans everywhere will be motivated and energized to join us for what will be a tremendous game. We look forward to the challenge and cannot wait to begin preparations."
The game against LSU, the first Boilermaker-Tiger matchup in program history, will be Purdue's third bowl appearance at Camping World Stadium. The Boilermakers played in the 2004 Capital One Bowl (now named the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl) and 2006 Champs Sports Bowl inside the facility.
The Boilermakers' success in 2021 has been powered by one of the Big Ten's most potent aerial attacks, as Purdue ranks second in the league in passing yards per game (287.2), and 17th nationally. Starring in the offense has been quarterback Aidan O'Connell, who paces the Big Ten in passing yards per game, averaging 290.8 yards to also rank 13th nationally. The sixth-year senior completes 26.67 passes per game, fifth most in the country. Following the Big Ten Football Championship Game, wide receiver Charlie Jones is No. 1 in the nation in receptions (110) and receiving yards (1,361). He is also third nationally in receiving touchdowns (12).
TICKET AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
Boilermaker fans can begin submitting Cheez-It Citrus Bowl ticket requests Sunday evening at 6 p.m. ET. John Purdue Club members and season ticket holders receive first priority for bowl game ticket allocations (based on JPC Priority Points). In the event a seat in the requested location is not available, the next best available seat will be allocated. Student seating options will also be available soon.
JPC members and season ticket holders must make requests by Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. ET. If tickets remain after the initial sales window, the general public will have the opportunity to purchase tickets beginning Friday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m. ET.
Additionally, JPC members have access to exclusive travel opportunities. Tailgating and other bowl travel information can be found at PurdueSportsTravel.com.
The latest bowl bid for the Old Gold & Black will be the 21st bowl game in Purdue history, including the fourth in six seasons under Brohm's leadership. Purdue has an all-time bowl record of 11-9, with Brohm going 2-1 with the Boilers and 4-1 in his career. The Boilermakers are appearing in the Citrus Bowl for the second time in school history.
"We're fortunate to have terrific momentum within our football program, and are extremely proud that Coach Jeff Brohm and our Boilermakers have been selected to represent Purdue University and the Big Ten Conference in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl," said vice president and director of athletics Mike Bobinski. "Our students and fans have enthusiastically supported our Boilermakers all season long, and they now have the opportunity to join the team in Orlando for a first-class bowl game and experience. We are very appreciative of the Florida Citrus Sports organization for extending this invitation, and we look forward to an exciting game against LSU."
Purdue will arrive in Orlando with an 8-5 record and an opportunity to attain back-to-back nine-win seasons for the first time since the 1997 and 1998 seasons. Brohm also joins legendary head coach Joe Tiller as the only two coaches in Purdue history to make four bowl appearances in their first six years guiding the program.
"We are thrilled to be heading to the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl," said Brohm. "Our players and staff, both individually and as a team, have overcome and achieved so much together this season, and I could not be prouder of them. With this exciting opportunity ahead to play LSU in Orlando, I know Boilermaker fans everywhere will be motivated and energized to join us for what will be a tremendous game. We look forward to the challenge and cannot wait to begin preparations."
The game against LSU, the first Boilermaker-Tiger matchup in program history, will be Purdue's third bowl appearance at Camping World Stadium. The Boilermakers played in the 2004 Capital One Bowl (now named the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl) and 2006 Champs Sports Bowl inside the facility.
The Boilermakers' success in 2021 has been powered by one of the Big Ten's most potent aerial attacks, as Purdue ranks second in the league in passing yards per game (287.2), and 17th nationally. Starring in the offense has been quarterback Aidan O'Connell, who paces the Big Ten in passing yards per game, averaging 290.8 yards to also rank 13th nationally. The sixth-year senior completes 26.67 passes per game, fifth most in the country. Following the Big Ten Football Championship Game, wide receiver Charlie Jones is No. 1 in the nation in receptions (110) and receiving yards (1,361). He is also third nationally in receiving touchdowns (12).
TICKET AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
Boilermaker fans can begin submitting Cheez-It Citrus Bowl ticket requests Sunday evening at 6 p.m. ET. John Purdue Club members and season ticket holders receive first priority for bowl game ticket allocations (based on JPC Priority Points). In the event a seat in the requested location is not available, the next best available seat will be allocated. Student seating options will also be available soon.
JPC members and season ticket holders must make requests by Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. ET. If tickets remain after the initial sales window, the general public will have the opportunity to purchase tickets beginning Friday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m. ET.
Additionally, JPC members have access to exclusive travel opportunities. Tailgating and other bowl travel information can be found at PurdueSportsTravel.com.