Purdue coach hints rivalry with Notre Dame may be in jeopardy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 8:29 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Purdue head coach Barry Odom expressed concerns about the future of the rivalry with Notre Dame during a press conference on September 23, 2026. Odom emphasized the need to prioritize the program's interests over traditional matchups. This follows a trend among several coaches who have questioned the value of playing Notre Dame, with remarks reminiscent of comments made by Lincoln Riley and Steve Sarkisian about tough scheduling ahead of significant games.
- •Barry Odom raised concerns about the Notre Dame rivalry.
- •Odom emphasized prioritizing what’s best for Purdue.
- •Other coaches have made similar remarks about Notre Dame.
- •This discussion is part of wider trends in college football scheduling.
- 8:29 AMYahoo Sports — Sounds like Purdue wants to join the Trail of Cowards when it comes to Notre Dame
"CFB coaches are out of control with their scheduling moves, and Notre Dame is on the menu again.
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