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Purdue hires Tommy McClelland as athletic director

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Purdue hires Tommy McClelland as athletic director

Summary

Purdue University has appointed Tommy McClelland as its new athletic director as of August 6, 2026. McClelland, 44, brings extensive experience from previous roles at several institutions, including McNeese State, Louisiana Tech, Vanderbilt, and Rice. He became a Division I athletic director at the age of 26 at McNeese State, the youngest at that time. His experience includes overseeing football programs and athletic fundraising. McClelland played football and competed in track and field during his collegiate career at Northwestern State in Louisiana.

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Key Details

•Tommy McClelland is 44 years old and from Basile, Louisiana.
•He served as AD at McNeese State, Louisiana Tech, and Rice.
•McClelland was the youngest D-I AD when hired by McNeese State in 2008.
•He played football and track at Northwestern State from 2000 to 2004.
•His previous roles include deputy AD at Vanderbilt overseeing football.

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11:13 AMYahoo Sports — Meet Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland today: Watch live, stream
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