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Purdue is courting Jackson State transfer Travis Terrell Jr., a 5‑foot‑9, 180‑pound athlete from Jackson State. Despite his modest stature, Terrell has drawn attention for his explosive speed and ability to handle contact, traits that coaches say translate well to the Big Ten grind.
Purdue University’s football program, which finished the 2025 season with a 2‑10 record, is pinning its hopes on a revitalized roster and a more forgiving Big Ten schedule as it looks ahead to the 2026 campaign. Freshman Brock Brownfield, a New Palestine native, has already drawn first‑team offensive line reps and is being touted as a potential Big Ten All‑Freshman selection, giving the line a youthful spark. The backfield will also benefit from the return of Antonio Harris, who was last year’s second‑leading rusher, and the arrival of three transfer backs who should add versatility and stamina to the ground game. At the receiving end, Xavier Townsend, a transfer with a reputation for speed and reliability, is projected to become the primary target, offering the offense a dynamic playmaker. Defensively, the Boilermakers are aiming for 30 sacks, a milestone they have achieved only once in the past six seasons; interior lineman Charles Correa, who recorded three sacks last year, is expected to anchor that effort. The schedule itself presents a strategic advantage, with conference matchups against UCLA, Minnesota, Maryland, Wisconsin and Illinois providing opportunities to convert those games into wins. If the offense clicks and the defense meets its sack target, analysts suggest Purdue could secure three Big Ten victories, positioning the team for a more competitive season and perhaps a surprise upset in the postseason.
Louisville’s secondary is poised for a resurgence as veteran coach Steve Ellis reshapes the cornerback group with a mix of proven talent and high‑upside prospects.
Purdue University is set to rely on a shared backfield approach in 2025, featuring returning junior Antonio Harris, transfer Travis Terrell Jr., sophomore Fame Ijeboi and Jerrick Gibson, while coaches emphasize flexibility over a single star.
After a 1,000‑yard rusher vanished from the record books in 2008, Purdue is banking on a rotating cast of backs — including junior Antonio Harris and transfers Fame Ijeboi, Jerrick Gibson and Travis Terrell Jr. — to restore balance to its offense.
Purdue’s football program is banking on returning starters, a healthier lineup and fresh motivation to rebound from a winless Big Ten campaign.
Purdue’s coaching staff and players discuss the new faces and returning talent poised to reshape the rushing attack for the upcoming season.
The NCAA's new five‑year eligibility rule gives Purdue's running backs an extra season to develop, bolstering a depth chart that could transform the Boilermakers' rushing attack.
The newest college football video game arrives this summer, featuring a curated list of Louisville athletes and their overall ratings.
After a 2-10 finish and a last-place Big Ten finish in 2025, Purdue aims to rebuild under head coach Barry Odom, spotlighting key players and a demanding 2026 slate.
After a 2-10 finish and a last-place Big Ten finish, Purdue looks to rebuild under coach Barry Odom, with standout running back Antonio Harris and linebacker Charles Correa leading the charge.
A look at the roster shifts, key players to watch and the strategic moves that could define Purdue’s campaign in the upcoming season