The Purdue Boilermakers will be without their head coach, starting quarterback, and several other offensive starters during Monday's Citrus Bowl. Will those absences make the Under a savvy play? Read on for our top Purdue vs. LSU pick.
Purdue (8-5) earned its Citrus Bowl berth with a strong season and Big Ten Championship Game appearance, but the Boilermakers were ravaged by opt-outs including former head coach Jeff Brohm.
LSU (9-4) was hit by the opt-out trend, a s well, but the presence of dynamic quarterback Jayden Daniels keeps the Tigers' offense intact. Will his playmaking ability carry the total against a ravaged Purdue side?
Here is our best Purdue vs. LSU college football Citrus Bowl pick (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).