US EditionNew Coaches Trying to Snap Losing Streaks as Ball State and Purdue Meet in Season Opener
Barry Odom leads Purdue after a 1-11 season, aiming to improve defense and offense with 54 new transfers and a focus on a tough, smart team culture.
- Barry Odom begins his era Saturday as Purdue Boilermakers football team hosts Ball State Cardinals football team at noon on BTN, following Ryan Walters' departure to remake the program.
- After a one-win campaign last year, Purdue Boilermakers sought change following Indiana Hoosiers' 66-0 rout under first-year coach Curt Cignetti.
- Purdue rebuilt heavily in the offseason, importing transfers and linemen; coaches say the defensive line is most improved, led by Bryant transfer Nathan Voorhis's quarterback pressure ability.
- Early results will shape Purdue's standing in the Big Ten, as the Boilermakers face a tough schedule with three College Football Playoff teams including Notre Dame and Ohio State.
- Odom emphasizes a 'hard, smart, tough' culture as he rebuilds the roster, adding three offensive linemen from UNLV and three former SEC linemen to strengthen Purdue's physical identity.
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New coaches trying to snap losing streaks as Ball State and Purdue meet in season opener
Purdue and Ball State both are hoping for fresh starts in Saturday's season opener. The Boilermakers have a new coach, Barry Odom. So does Ball State, Mike Uremovich.
Purdue welcomes Ball State, pining for positive start under Barry Odom
Not that there's ever a good time to go 1-11 in college football but Purdue sure picked the worst possible year to do it. As in-state rival Indiana suddenly got really good, really quick under first-year coach Curt Cignetti, capping its regular season with a 66-0 rout of the hapless Boilermakers to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff, it was apparent change was needed in West Lafayette. Out went Ryan Walters, in came Barry Odom and now P…
NCAAF News: Purdue welcomes Ball State, pining for positive start under Barry Odom
Not that there’s ever a good time to go 1-11 in college football but Purdue sure picked the worst possible year to do it. As in-state rival Indiana suddenly got really good, really quick under first-year coach Curt Cignetti, capping its regular season with a 66-0 rout of the hapless Boilermakers to earn a spot […]
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