A look at Purdue football quarterback Aidan O'Connell

Nov 23, 2019; Madison, WI, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Northwestern defensive end Eku Leota (53) strips the ball away from Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) causing a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Walk-on redshirt sophomore Aidan O'Connell, the third quarterback used by Purdue this season due to injuries, has engineered two game-winning drives in the fourth quarter for the Boilermakers.

Nov 9, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) celebrates with fans after defeating Nebraska, 31-27, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws during the fourth quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) warms up prior to a NCAA football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) warms up prior to a NCAA football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws during the fourth quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) hands the ball to Purdue wide receiver Jackson Anthrop (33) during the fourth quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) warms up prior to a NCAA football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Ilinois Fighting Illini, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) looks for an open receiver during the second quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws during the second quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) warms up prior to a NCAA football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Maryland Terrapins, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) warms up prior to a NCAA football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Maryland Terrapins, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws during practice, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 at Bimel Practice Complex in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws prior to a NCAA football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws during warm ups before the start of the Purdue vs Vanderbilt game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws during practice, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 at Bimel Practice Complex in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) hands off to Purdue running back Alfred Armour (20) during practice, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 at Bimel Practice Complex in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (6) runs away from Purdue defensive end Derrick Barnes (55) during practice, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 at the Bimel Practice Complex in West Lafayette.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws during the first quarter of the Purdue University spring game, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. (Nikos Frazier | The Journal & Courier)

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws during the first quarter of the Purdue University spring game, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. (Nikos Frazier | The Journal & Courier)

Quarterback Aidan O'Connell during football practice Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Purdue.

Quarterback Aidan O'Connell during football practice Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Purdue.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Aidan O'Connell during the first day of Purdue spring football practice Monday, February 26, at the Bimel Practice Complex.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Aidan O'Connell during the first day of Purdue spring football practice Monday, February 26, at the Bimel Practice Complex.