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- Purdue came out of its second fall scrimmage largely healthy, and Barry Odom said the offense received good quarterback play while the offensive line communicated well and both sides executed more consistently. - Purdue plans a committee approach with its offensive playmakers, with George Burhenn, Travis Terrell Jr., De'Nylon Morrissette, Xavier Townsend, Fame Ijeboi, Antonio Harris, Asad Waseem, Bisi Owens and Jesse Watson among those competing to earn larger roles. - Odom highlighted extensive defensive position flexibility and said Jaden Mangham is being moved around, while Jeremy Lewis, Keyshawn Burgos, Ian Jeffries, CJ Madden, Trey Smith, Breeon Ishmail, Curt Neal, Rodney Lora, Charles Correa, Jojo Hayden, Anthony Speca, Tre Moore, Mister Clark, Don Saunders, Hudauri Hines and Justin Denson Jr. are among the defenders emerging as playmakers. - Linebacker Anthony Speca has been out but is expected back for the opener, while Smiley Bradford remains away from football activities for a personal matter. - Purdue still had not settled its place-kicker competition after the scrimmage, and Odom said the role could continue to fluctuate during the season based on results.

- Colin Fox and Redarian Daniels are out for the season, while Barry Odom expects the rest of Purdue's roster to be active for the Indiana State opener but declined to update Joey Tanona. - Purdue's wide receivers were identified as the roster's most improved unit since January, with multiple playmakers capable of moving across alignments to create matchup-specific touches. - Josh Henson has built the offense around better early-down efficiency, fewer turnovers and more explosives, and said the first unit achieved those goals during fall camp. - Freshman Brock Brownfield has a chance to start immediately on Purdue's offensive line because his physical development, football intelligence, maturity and competitiveness translated unusually quickly. - JoJo Hayden and Anthony Specca form Purdue's primary physical linebacker pairing, while former safety and hybrid edge Trey Moore has grown from 200 to 235 pounds as he learns the position.

- NEW YORK – Purdue Football tight end George Burhenn has been named to the 2026 Comeback Player of the Year Watch List, announced Thursday afternoon (Aug. - 20) by College Sports Communicators, The Associated Press (AP) and the Fiesta Sports Foundation.

- A post shared by Purdue Football (@boilerfootball) Interviews: Coach Henson | Coach Kane | George Burhenn | Jojo Hayden WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue Football held its second practice of fall camp on Friday (August 7) ahead of its Fan Day on Saturday (August 8). - After head coach Barry Odom spoke to the media on Thursday (August 6) for the first fall practice, Friday’s availability featured both offensive...