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Purdue football navigates competition among running backs ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:15 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Purdue football navigates competition among running backs ahead of season
Summary

Purdue football is preparing for the 2026 season with a deep and competitive backfield. Coach Cornell Ford faces the challenge of distributing reps among several talented running backs including junior Antonio Harris and transfers Travis Terrell Jr., Jerrick Gibson, and Fame Ijeboi. Harris, who led the team last season, returns alongside Ijeboi, who garnered experience at Minnesota. Terrell Jr. has shown versatility in fall camp, proving capable as a running back and receiver. The Boilermakers seek to finalize their running back rotation as the season approaches.

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  • •Coach Cornell Ford evaluates a deep roster of running backs.
  • •Antonio Harris is the returning top back with 305 rushing yards last season.
  • •Travis Terrell Jr. displays versatility in fall camp.
  • •Fame Ijeboi offers Big Ten experience from Minnesota.
  • •Purdue aims to define its running back rotation ahead of the season.
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  • 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Purdue football seeks clarity in crowded backfield
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Purdue football coach Cornell Ford is deciding how to distribute reps among a deep group of talented running backs.

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