AUSTIN BURTON NEWS

Beaten up in blowout loss Burton was 12-for-24 passing for 74 yards and one interception during Monday's 63-7 defeat versus LSU in the Citrus Bowl. He also had five rushes for -14 yards.

Impact Burton stepped in for his second start of the season in place of prolific passer Aidan O'Connell, who opted out in preparation for the 2023 NFL Draft. The No. 2 quarterback didn't stand much of a chance while facing a much-more talented Tigers defense, as top Boilermakers pass catchers Charlie Jones and Payne Durham also opted out. Burton was sacked three times and averaged a paltry 3.1 yards per attempt before throwing his final incompletion early in the third quarter. He was then removed from the game after LSU went up 42-0 on the following drive, leaving Purdue signal-callers Michael Alaimo and Jack Albers to finish out the remainder of the second half. This brought and end to Burton's sixth collegiate season, so it appears he'll be out of eligibility moving forward.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Burton, Purdue Quarterbacks Taking Advantage of Citrus Bowl Opportunity Purdue sixth-year senior Austin Burton will make the third start of his college football career when the team takes on LSU in the Cheez-It C...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Austin Burton and TJ Sheffield talk to the media following Purdue's bowl practice on Monday Following Purdue’s bowl practice on Monday quarterback Austin Burton and wide receiver TJ Sheffield spoke to the media about Drew Brees, the...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Set for backup role Aidan O'Connell is expected to start at quarterback Saturday against Minnesota, moving Burton to a backup role, ESPN reports.

Impact Burton got the start under center last week for the Boilermakers and managed an efficient 72.4 completion percentage though he averaged just 5.7 yards per attempt. He could enter the game if O'Connell suffers a setback.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receivers step up for 21st-ranked Minnesota; Purdue up next

Minnesota's wide receivers stepped up last week with leader Chris Autman-Bell sidelined by a lower leg injury

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big Ten: No. 4 Michigan to be put to test vs. stingy Iowa

Fourth-ranked Michigan visits Iowa for a rematch of the 2021 Big Ten championship game

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purdue Football Notebook: Praise from Minnesota Purdue (2-2, 0-1) returns to Big Ten Conference play this weekend with a trip to No. 21 Minnesota (4-0, 1-0). The Boilermakers seek to pick...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Aidan O'Connell's Availability in Question as Purdue Prepares for No. 21 Minnesota If starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell is unable to suit up for Purdue against Minnesota, Austin Burton will make his second consecutive st...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Manages win in spot start Burton went 21-of-29 passing for 166 yards and a 3:1 TD:INT ratio during Saturday's 28-26 win over Florida Atlantic. He also added 15 yards on eight rushes.

Impact Burton got the start under center for the Boilermakers in place of senior Aidan O'Connell (undisclosed), who was scratched ahead of Saturday's game. The backup signal-caller managed an efficient 72.4 completion percentage against the Owls defense, though he averaged just 5.7 yards per attempt. Burton likely will continue to serve a game-manager role so long as O'Connell remains out this season, though the Boilermakers will face a much tougher defensive matchup next week against Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue bounces back with 28-26 victory over Florida Atlantic

Austin Burton threw three touchdown passes in his first start at Purdue and led the Boilermakers to a badly-needed 28-26 victory over Florida Atlantic

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purdue Quarterback Aidan O'Connell Out vs. Florida Atlantic, Austin Burton Likely to Start Purdue starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell will not play in the team’s Homecoming game against Florida Atlantic. Austin Burton is likely to...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Candidate to start Burton is a candidate to start Saturday if Aidan O'Connell (undisclosed) is unable to play, The Journal and Courier reports.

Impact O'Connell is reportedly not warming up as the Boilermakers get set to take the field against the Owls, so Burton could end up starting Saturday's contest. Purdue also has Michael Alaimo as an option at quarterback and the team could deploy multiple quarterbacks Saturday if O'Connell is out.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

O'Connell's steady rise keeps Purdue in Big Ten title hunt

Aidan O’Connell arrived at Purdue in 2017 as a hopeful, exuberant teenager

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purdue hopes to build off momentum in wide open Big Ten West

Purdue was a Big Ten division contender in 2021

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Burton Pushes Aidan O'Connell Through Friendly Competition in Purdue Fall Camp Aidan O’Connell may be the Purdue football team’s undisputed starting quarterback, but Austin Burton is continuing to push him ahead of the...

AUGUST 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Indiana, Purdue face more quarterback questions after losses

Purdue coach Jeff Brohm will stick with Aidan O'Connell as his starting quarterback

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 25 Purdue trying to build momentum against Wisconsin

Purdue coach Jeff Brohm remembers the vivid lessons from his last big win

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boilermakers using creative combination to rejoin Top 25

Purdue coach Jeff Brohm spent his bye week putting together a creative game plan for No. 2 Iowa

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aidan O'Connell, David Bell lead Purdue past No. 2 Iowa 24-7

Aidan O’Connell threw for 374 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, David Bell had 240 receiving yards, and Purdue continued its recent mastery over No. 2 Iowa with a 24-7 win

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 2 Iowa, leading West, has eye on prize for Purdue visit

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz is trying to keep his team grounded after it achieved its highest ranking since 1985

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brohm wants Boilermakers to take more aggressive approach

Purdue coach Jeff Brohm made it clear throughout preseason camp that he expected his offense and defense to be more aggressive

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses QB competition Burton is not the starter to begin the 2021 season, Mike Carmin of Lafayette Journal & Courier reports.

Impact Burton was in the mix during camp to compete for the starting job, but ultimately it was Jack Plummer that won out with Aidan O'Connell right behind him. It will be a question mark as to whether or not Burton will see the field to start the season.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses name back in QB competition Burton is in the middle of Purdue's competition for the starting quarterback again this season, Goldand Black.com reports.

Impact Burton was not 100 percent prepared last season to compete for the starting, which seems reasonable given that he transferred in from UCLA prior to the campaign and had a COVID-19-affected preseason. With a more normal offseason and a year in the system, Burton is among the three candidates vying for the job. Look for definitive word on a starter to come ahead of the opener, though it could be a fluid situation given the options under center if the initial starter struggles.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Boilermakers pin turnaround hopes on revamped defense

Jeff Brohm watched the Purdue Boilermakers struggle again last season

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purdue quarterbacks face 3rd straight battle to start opener

Purdue has a three-way battle for the starting quarterback job between Aidan O'Connell, Jack Plummer and Austin Burton

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS