Vols look to make statement vs Purdue in Music City Bowl

FILE — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks on his headset during an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is scheduled to face Purdue in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

FILE — Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell throws against Michigan State during an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 6, 2021. Purdue is scheduled to face Tennessee in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

FILE — Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm watches from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in West Lafayette, Ind., Oct. 23, 2021. Purdue is scheduled to face Tennessee in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, file)

FILE — Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker throws against South Alabama in an NCAA college football game Nov. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is scheduled to face Purdue in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)