Purdue faces Washington as Ryan Walters returns amid defensive struggles

Purdue football hosts Washington on Friday night, seeking a third consecutive win and aiming to surpass.500 for the first time since 2022. The Boilermakers, with a 3-3 record and 2-1 in the Big Ten, hope to leverage Washington's recent struggles. Ryan Walters returns to Ross-Ade Stadium as Washington's defensive coordinator after a challenging tenure as Purdue’s head coach. The Huskies, once 3-0, have lost three straight conference games and face uncertainty with quarterback Demond Williams Jr. potentially sidelined. Purdue looks to capitalize on Washington's vulnerabilities to ignite their postseason aspirations.

• 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Walters' defense is reeling as Washington meets Purdue, surging from his failures