Boilermakers top receiver enters concussion protocol

Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski (9) throws a pass against Illinoisduring an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) is pursued by Connecticut defensive lineman Nick Harris (94) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Purdue wide receiver Mershawn Rice (9) tries to get past Notre Dame cornerback TaRiq Bracy (28) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 27-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton (14) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Purdue tight end Payne Durham (87) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 27-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm watches a field goal from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 27-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters makes a cut as Maryland defensive back Nick Cross comes up to make a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)