Purdue seeks solutions after Indiana's CFP success
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Indiana University's recent success, culminating in a national title last season, has prompted concern within Purdue's football program. Head coach Barry Odom is actively searching for ways to address the Boilermakers' recent decline. The competitive in college football continues to evolve, making Purdue's challenges more pressing. Odom's efforts may lead to significant changes as the program looks to improve performance.
- •Indiana won a national title last season.
- •Purdue's coach Barry Odom seeks to address a team decline.
- •The competitive in college football is changing.
- •Purdue's performance will impact future recruiting efforts.
- 10:20 PMESPN NCAAF — IU's CFP success has Purdue searching for 'fix'
"Indiana's run of success over the last two years, including a national title this past season, has Purdue coach Barry Odom searching for ways to "fix" the Boilermakers recent decline.
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