US EditionBoilermakers End Quarterback Competition by Naming Ryan Brown the Starter for Next Week’s Opener
Ryan Browne reclaimed starting quarterback role over Malachi Singleton after returning from North Carolina, aiming to improve Purdue's 1-11 record under new coach Barry Odom.
- On Thursday, Purdue coach Barry Odom named Ryan Browne the starting quarterback ahead of the Aug. 31 season opener against Ball State, announcing the decision after practice.
- Browne returned to Purdue after transferring to North Carolina, competing against Malachi Singleton, Bennett Meredith, and Evans Chuba for the starting job.
- Statistically, Ryan Browne, Purdue quarterback, has completed 55 of 92 passes for 636 yards with four TDs and four interceptions in limited Purdue action.
- Odom said Browne will be the starter and urged teammates to play at a high level to support him as Purdue Boilermakers aim to break an 11-game losing streak next week.
- Odom arrives at Purdue after two seasons at UNLV, while 6-foot-4, 210-pound, 21-year-old Ryan Browne provides size and Purdue familiarity.
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Ryan Browne named Purdue’s starting QB
First-year head coach Barry Odom named Ryan Browne as Purdue's starting quarterback to open the Boilermakers' 2025 campaign. Odom announced his decision after practice Thursday. The redshirt sophomore briefly left Purdue for North Carolina and went through spring practice with Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels because of the Boilermakers' coaching change. Browne decided to transfer back to Purdue after spring practice and rejoined Odom's squad. B…
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Boilermakers end quarterback competition by naming Ryan Brown the starter for next week's opener
Purdue coach Barry Odom ended the suspense Thursday, announcing Ryan Browne would be the Boilermakers starting quarterback this season.
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