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Notes and quotes from Barry Odom after fall practice No. 14
- 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.
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Purdue WR Bisi Owens talks progress during fall camp
- Penn transfer Bisi Owens arrives at Purdue after career highs of 66 catches, 696 yards and five touchdowns in 2025, giving the Boilermakers a proven high-volume receiver.
- The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Owens describes himself as a physical blocker who can also make plays downfield, adding size and run-game utility to Purdue's receiver rotation.
- Owens said his connection with quarterback Ryan Browne is progressing well and credited Browne's command of defensive structures and the overall offense.
- The speed and athleticism of Big Ten play have been Owens' largest adjustment, with practice matchups against Don Saunders and Hudauri Hines serving as his primary preparation.
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Boilers Return to Practice on First Day of Classes
- WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue Football took the practice field on Monday morning (August 24) ahead of the first day of classes for the 2026 fall semester.
- The Boilers put together a record-setting campaign in the classroom during 2025-26 academic year with a 3.32 cumulative grade point average (GPA). “The three semesters that we’ve been here, we’ve had the highest GPA in...
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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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ACC Win Totals Part 2: North Carolina, SMU, Virginia Tech & MORE | Will Notre Dame Go Undefeated? | Purdue podcast segment
- Top Team-Specific Takeaways
- Are you favorite on the road at Purdue?
- Not by any meaningful margin, but also Purdue is not going to be some massive favorite over you.
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Purdue Gets Underway in 2026 Fall Camp
- WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue Football opened its fall camp portion of 2026 on Monday morning just under a month ahead of the season.
- Different from most practice media sessions, head coach Barry Odom addressed the group for the first time this fall prior to practice.
- In his first public address of fall camp, Odom sent a clear message on what fans...
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Boilers Continue Fall Camp Ahead of Saturday’s Fan Day
- 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...
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Purdue at 2026 Big Ten Football Media Day
- CHICAGO – As Purdue Football gears up for the 2026 season, the Boilermakers took part in the Big Ten Football Media Day.
- Head coach Barry Odom , quarterback Ryan Browne , wide receiver De'Nylon Morrissette and linebacker Charles Correa represented Purdue at the annual league kickoff event.
- See below for content of the Boilermakers during media day.
- Purdue kicks off the season on Friday, Sept.
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