Purdue Closes Out Final Open Practice of Fall Camp
- Purdue's special-teams operation is substantially further ahead than last season because coordinator James Shibest had the same unit throughout spring and fall rather than reteaching a rebuilt roster.
- Freshman Jacobo Echevarria Lozano gained the edge in Purdue's field-goal competition, while Seth Turner retained kickoff duties after producing 30 touchbacks on 53 attempts in 2025.
- Buffalo transfer Dylan Drennan is working with Purdue's first punting unit after averaging 44.8 yards with 25 of 65 punts placed inside the 20 last season.
- Returning long snapper Luke Raab adds uncommon stability and coverage value after playing every 2025 game, recording three tackles and earning honorable-mention All-Big Ten recognition.
- Portal additions Travis Terrell Jr. and Xavier Townsend are expected to handle most return duties, with Terrell favored on kickoffs and the more experienced Townsend on punts.
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Five Questions Purdue Football Would Love to Have Answered After Its First Scrimmage
- More than a full week in to fall camp, Purdue is going to hit the field this weekend for its first scrimmage.
- It's an opportunity for head coach Barry Odom and his staff to get an early look at his team in a game-like setting.
- It's still early in fall camp, with Purdue completing its seventh practice on Friday.
- There are plenty of questions the Boilermakers need answered...
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