Owen Davis departs Purdue football ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:13 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Purdue linebacker Owen Davis has left the football program, confirmed on August 19. Davis, entering his fourth season, had previously entered the transfer portal but opted to return. He becomes the second Boilermaker to exit before the 2026 season, following offensive lineman Marc Nave Jr. Davis's playing time this season was likely to be limited due to competition in the linebacker position.
- •Owen Davis leaves Purdue football team prior to the 2026 season.
- •Davis previously entered the transfer portal but returned.
- •He is the second player to leave, after Marc Nave Jr.
- •Davis earned his undergraduate degree from Purdue.
- •Competition in the linebacker room is strong for Purdue.
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Owen Davis leaves Purdue football team ahead of 2026 season
"A fourth-year Purdue linebacker has left the team, becoming the second Boilermaker to exit prior to the 2026 season.
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