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Most career catches in a game Sheffield reeled in 10 of 12 targets for 52 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 defeat to Syracuse.

Impact Sheffield was utilized often against Syracuse. While his total was low, the senior returned to the end zone after a three-game absence. Sheffield will have a tough time against a UMass defense (Nov. 30) that is in the top 10 in the country against the pass.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes in win over Owls Sheffield tallied nine receptions (on 10 targets) for 141 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-20 win versus Temple.

Impact It was the best day for the Purdue transfer in a UConn jersey. Sheffield previous best in a game came in 2023 as a Boilermaker against Iowa with six catches for 93 yards and a touchdown. The senior could have a shot at another big game on Oct. 19 against Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons defense is near the bottom against the pass in the country.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Wright seals it on 96-yard TD run from fumble recovery to get UConn past Temple 29-20

Jordan Wright recovered a fumbled ball and ran 96 yards into the end zone on the final play of the game to give UConn a 29-20 victory over Temple

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

PHOTOS: Purdue head coach Ryan Walters and three players take the podium at day two of Big Ten Media Days Below is a follow photo gallery of all things Purdue from day two of Big Ten Media Days...

JULY 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Purdue's TJ Sheffield makes a WILD catch vs. Florida Atlantic

JULY 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Four questions Boiler Sports Report has for Purdue wide receiver TJ Sheffield at Big Ten Media Days Here are four questions that we have for Purdue TJ Sheffield at Big Ten Media Days...

JULY 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Everything Purdue wide receiver TJ Sheffield said to the media following spring practice on March 23 Purdue began spring practice earlier this week and following every practice one of Ryan Walters, Kevin Kane and Graham Harrell along with a...

MARCH 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Catches TD in foul Citrus Bowl Sheffield compiled seven receptions (on nine targets) for 56 yards and one touchdown during Monday's 63-7 defeat against LSU in the Citrus Bowl.

Impact Sheffield, who served as the Boilermakers' second or third receiver for much of the year, had to step up into a primary role after wideout Charlie Jones and tight end Payne Durham both opted out for the 2023 NFL Draft. The fourth-year wideout was virtually the only Purdue receiver to find any success while catching passes from backup quarterbacks Austin Burton and Michael Alaimo, as starting quarterback Aidan O'Connell also sat out to prepare for the NFL. Sheffield logged Purdue's lone touchdown of the game when he hauled in a 16-yard touchdown pass from Alaimo early in the fourth quarter. Expect Sheffield to serve as one of the Boilermakers' top receiving options when Texas quarterback Hudson Card presumably takes over the starting job in 2023 after committing to Purdue out of the transfer portal.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue football Citrus Bowl: Brian Brohm, TJ Sheffield, Sanoussi Kane Purdue interim coach Brian Brohm, receiver TJ Sheffield and safety Sanoussi Kane talk to media following the loss to LSU.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • JCONLINE.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

Expanded Role on Offense Becoming Easier for Purdue Wide Receiver TJ Sheffield Purdue redshirt junior wide receiver caught five passes for a season-high 70 yards and two touchdowns in the team’s 43-37 win over Nebraska....

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Purdue Football Outlasts Nebraska in 43-37 Firefight Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw for 391 yards and four touchdowns in a shootout with Nebraska’s Casey Thompson. Wide receivers Char...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nabs touchdown in win Sheffield caught two passes (three targets) for 22 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-26 win against Florida Atlantic.

Impact Sheffield caught a four-yard receiving score from backup quarterback Austin Burton, who stepped in for injured starter Aidan O'Connell (undisclosed) during Saturday's win. The 5-foot-11 junior caught five of his six passes for 45 yards while netting a six-yard loss on his one carry last week against Syracuse, and he should continue to push for the Boilermakers' No. 2 wideout spot so long as Broc Thompson (knee) remains sidelined.

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

Full participant in fall scrimmage Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said that Sheffield (ankle) was able to participate without any restrictions during the team's scrimmage Saturday, D.J. Fezler of SI.com reports.

Impact Sheffield sat out this spring while recovering from an ankle injury suffered during the second half of Purdue's win over Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. The junior receiver caught 36 passes for 325 yards and five touchdowns in 2021, which ranks him second in terms of returning receiving production for the Boilermakers behind Broc Thompson. These two, along with Iowa transfer Tyrone Tracy, figure to round Purdue's top-three receiving threats heading into the 2022 campaign.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Out of Spring with ankle injury Sheffield (ankle) will miss Spring practice, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Sheffield suffered an ankle injury during the bowl game against Tennessee. He posted 36 catches for 325 yards and five touchdowns last season. Sheffield will look to get healthy before Week 1.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Set to make season debut Saturday Sheffield (undisclosed) missed Purdue's season opener against Oregon State but is expected to return to the field Saturday against Connecticut, Tom Dienhart of GoldandBlack.com rep...

Impact There was no reason or injury designation for why Sheffield missed his team's season opener. Sheffield was slated for an increased role this season according to the coach Jeff Brohm. The receiver's role will be determined this upcoming week when the Boilermakers take on the Huskies on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Sheffield has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Oregon State for an undisclosed reason, Tom Dienhart of GoldandBlack.com reports.

Impact A reason for Sheffield's absence wasn't given, but he'll be held out of the season opener. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could see increased role Sheffield could see an increased role in the offense in 2021, Kevin Brockway of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Impact Coach Jeff Brohm said Friday that Sheffield stood out during spring practices this year, and the Boilermakers could find ways to get him more involved in 2021 as a result. The receiver has appeared in seven games across his first two seasons at Purdue and has hauled in all four of his targets for 23 yards.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Jordan Wright seals it on 96-yard TD run from fumble recovery to get UConn past Temple 29-20

Purdue's TJ Sheffield makes a WILD catch vs. Florida Atlantic

Purdue bounces back with 28-26 victory over Florida Atlantic

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

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