Barry Odom prepares Purdue for season opener against Indiana State
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 8:47 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Purdue head coach Barry Odom addressed the media on Monday ahead of the upcoming Friday night season opener against Indiana State. Odom stated the team is prepared for the matchup despite high expected temperatures and will utilize deep player rotations to maintain freshness. While Raderrion Daniels and Kylan Fox remain out with season-ending knee injuries, the rest of the roster is active for the game. Odom noted that the coaching staff has completed the primary game plan after reviewing recent film on Indiana State. The program enters its second season under Odom with a significant portion of the roster retained since January, aiding continuity. Purdue will play five of its first seven games at home this season as the team looks to build on physical progress charted throughout the offseason.
- •Purdue plays Indiana State this Friday night.
- •Raderrion Daniels and Kylan Fox are out for the season with knee injuries.
- •Five of the first seven Purdue games are at home.
- •Odom cited improved roster continuity compared to previous years.
- •The coaching staff plans to utilize deep rotations to manage player fatigue.
- 8:47 AMYahoo Sports — Why Purdue football coordinators are confident in 2026 season, yet know what's at stake
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Purdue Football: Barry Odom Indiana State Press Conference
"Barry Odom brought back a DC previously fired. Yet there is confidence the offense and defense will mesh for growth in Odom's second year at Purdue.
"Coach Odom sounds significantly more comfortable with everything in the Purdue program heading into his second season as head Boilermaker.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:47 AMWhy Purdue football coordinators are confident in 2026 season, yet know what's at stake
Barry Odom brought back a DC previously fired. Yet there is confidence the offense and defense will mesh for growth in Odom's second year at Purdue.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:39 PMPurdue Football: Barry Odom Indiana State Press Conference
Coach Odom sounds significantly more comfortable with everything in the Purdue program heading into his second season as head Boilermaker.
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