Purdue's football program endured a difficult 2025 campaign, finishing the season with a 2-10 record and landing at the bottom of the Big Ten standings.
A New Direction
Entering the 2026 season, the Boilermakers are determined to turn the tide, with head coach Barry Odom in his second year at the helm aiming to build a more competitive squad.
A cornerstone of the offense will be running back Antonio Harris, who amassed over 300 rushing yards last year and is expected to shoulder a larger role in the backfield.
On the defensive side, sophomore linebacker Charles Correa emerged as a standout, earning All Big Ten Honorable Mention after a strong second season and will anchor the unit's pass rush.
The upcoming schedule presents both challenges and opportunities, featuring matchups against traditional powerhouses such as Penn State, as well as non-conference tests versus UCLA and Notre Dame, while the bulk of the conference slate remains stacked with Big Ten opponents.