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- 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.

- 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.

- Jacobo Echeverria Lozano leads Purdue's place-kicking competition through superior consistency and has demonstrated range beyond 50 yards, while Seth Turner currently works with the first unit on kickoffs. - Punter Dylan Drennan combines an explosive leg and strong hang time with enough athleticism to serve as Purdue's holder and emergency field-goal option. - Antonio Harris earned starting assignments on all four Purdue special-teams units during fall camp. - Travis Terrell Jr. and Xavier Townsend lead Purdue's return competition, with Terrell favored on kickoffs and Townsend on punts after both demonstrated game experience in those roles.

- Interviews: Coach Clark | Justin Denson Jr. | Jaden Mangham | John Slaughter WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue Football took the field on Tuesday morning (August 11) and completed practice just prior to storms hitting the Greater Lafayette area. - Tuesday’s post-practice session featured defensive backs coach Charles Clark , in his second season at Purdue, who added the title of defensive passing game coordinator ahead of the 2026...