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De'Nylon Morrissette, a Purdue football receiver, overcame a 2025 ankle injury, a 2023 DUI arrest and a stint at Georgia to become a key offensive piece for the Boilermakers in 2026.
Caden Pierce, a recent Ivy League Player of the Year, is set to bring his work ethic and veteran presence to Purdue's roster, addressing the team's need for board dominance after losing key rebounders.
After a season‑ending ankle injury in 2024, De'Nylon Morrissette is back at full strength, bringing leadership and talent to a Purdue offense that finished 123rd in scoring and is poised for a turnaround.
Purdue University’s soccer team will finally take the field against Evansville at 10 a.m. EST, kicking off a season delayed by inclement weather.
Inclement weather forced the season‑opening game between the University of Evansville and Purdue to be moved to a 9 a.m. CT start on Thursday, with live coverage on Big Ten Plus and stats on GoPurpleAces.com.
Taylor Johnson, a standout forward for the University of Evansville, has been selected to the Preseason All-Missouri Valley Conference Team for the 2026 women's soccer season. Her junior year featured career‑high statistics, a brace against Valparaiso, and notable track‑and‑field accolades, setting the stage for a promising senior campaign.
Four‑star edge rusher Chris Wilson, a 6‑5, 235‑pound talent from Yorktown High School, includes Iowa State among his official visits, but the Tigers are currently viewed as the favorite.