Barry Odom discusses Indiana's rise at Big Ten Media Days

Barry Odom, head coach of Purdue, recognized Indiana's improvement under coach Curt Cignetti during his address at the 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago. Odom praised Indiana's progress over the past two years, suggesting it offers hope to other college programs. He acknowledged Purdue's losses to Indiana since Cignetti took over, emphasizing the heightened competition and relevance brought about by Indiana's success. Odom expressed the belief that such achievements could inspire program-wide aspirations, but asserted that Purdue remains focused on its own roster development as the season approaches.

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