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Former NFL Quarterback Gets Attention From College Football Fans for Questionable Outfit Choice

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Former NFL quarterback Matt Cassel is working with NBC this season for the network’s inaugural “Big Ten Saturday Night” football coverage.

Cassel, who is obviously employed by the network for his football prowess, was flamed on social media for his outfit choice ahead of No. 7 Penn State’s 38–15 win over West Virginia in Happy Valley.

Cassel donned a purple button-down shirt complete with a purple plaid sports jacket.

It’s always best for announcers and commentators alike to dress in colors that differ from the teams who are playing in the game that they’re covering, but Cassel took it to a whole new level with his purple on purple look.

For what it’s worth, the criticism and jokes regarding Cassel’s outfit caught the former quarterback’s eye, who couldn’t help but crack a joke of his own on X (formerly Twitter).

Good for Cassel for not taking himself too seriously. 

Here are some of the best reactions from Cassel’s outfit choice on Saturday night.

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