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Purdue announced a multi‑year extension for general manager Brandon Lee, featuring salary increases, performance‑based bonuses and a roster‑building strategy that includes new hires and transfer acquisitions.
Purdue University announced a contract extension for general manager Brandon Lee through 2027, nearly doubling his salary and adding performance incentives.
Penn State enters a new era under Matt Campbell while the Big Ten's competitive landscape reshapes with top‑tier powerhouses, mid‑tier contenders, and a wave of roster changes across the league.
Four‑star prospect Trenton Yancey pledged to Purdue's 2027 class, highlighting the Boilermakers' growing influence in Texas and national recruiting.
Three‑star prospect Dallas Crescenzo decommitted from Purdue on social media, citing family discussions and future plans. The move leaves the Boilermakers with six verbal pledges and highlights the impact of recent on‑field struggles on recruiting.
A look at the roster shifts, key players to watch and the strategic moves that could define Purdue’s campaign in the upcoming season
A look at the 18‑coach ranking that measures conference‑winning percentages, highlighting standout performances and the challenges facing first‑year mentors
Rich Rodriguez’s first season back at West Virginia ended 4‑8, yet his career includes multiple double‑digit win seasons, a Fiesta Bowl victory and a history of lifting programs to new heights. A recent CBS Sports ranking has sparked debate over the criteria used to evaluate coaches.
A panel of voters ranks college football coaches across the Power Four conferences, highlighting the subjectivity of the list and profiling the lowest‑ranked and rising leaders.
The Indianapolis‑area prospect pledged to Purdue, delivering the program’s initial in‑state verbal for the 2027 recruiting cycle and adding to a growing list of commitments.
Athlon Sports’ latest outlook envisions a competitive 2026 college football landscape, with Ohio State favored to reclaim the conference title, emerging stars poised for national honors, and several programs eyeing breakthrough performances.
Jason Simmons is set to rejoin the Purdue football program as its assistant general manager, a position he previously filled during a brief stint as an offensive analyst and interim offensive coordinator.
Coach Barry Odom discusses the impact of Purdue’s 29‑player transfer portal class, highlighting key additions and the team's outlook for the upcoming season.
An expanded College Football Playoff backed by major conferences could have given the Missouri Tigers a postseason spot in 2014, 2018, 2023 and 2024, according to performance data and coach Eli Drinkwitz’s commentary.
The Hawkeyes open against Northern Illinois on Sept. 5, then face a gauntlet of Big Ten powerhouses, with transfers, coaching changes and unanswered questions shaping the narrative.
From Ohio State’s anticipated conference crown to breakout performances by Jeremiah Smith and Bryce Underwood, the 2026 season promises dramatic storylines across the Big Ten.
The latest forecast from Sports Illustrated assigns confidence ratings to every projected Big Ten quarterback for the 2026 season, highlighting both locked‑in starters and unsettled races.
Fans across the Big Ten are voicing high hopes for their teams in the upcoming 2026 campaign, citing coaching changes, returning talent and recruiting gains as catalysts for potential breakthroughs.