Purdue fires coach Ryan Walters after 66-0 thrashing to rival Indiana
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Purdue fires coach Ryan Walters after 66-0 thrashing to rival Indiana

New York Times  

Purdue fired football coach Ryan Walters, the school announced Sunday, two seasons into his tenure and one day after a 66-0 thrashing to rival Indiana. But fans can't stay away “As college athletics enters an entirely new era in 2025, it’s a pivotal time for Purdue, and we must take the steps necessary to best position our football program for success,” athletic director Mike Bobinski said in a statement. “This was truly a difficult decision, as head coach Ryan Walters continued to lead the Boilermakers with integrity, resilience and poise in the face of considerable challenges.” Purdue hired Walters in December 2022 after he guided Illinois to the nation’s top spot in scoring defense and No. In his first major hire one week into his tenure, Walters brought in Air Raid proponent Graham Harrell as offensive coordinator.

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Purdue dismisses offensive coordinator Graham Harrell
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Purdue dismisses offensive coordinator Graham Harrell

New York Times  

After its third straight subpar offensive effort, Purdue fired offensive coordinator Graham Harrell, head coach Ryan Walters announced on Sunday. He later coached under Leach at Washington State and went on to stints as the offensive coordinator at North Texas, USC and West Virginia before joining Walters’ staff at Purdue in 2023. Harrell and former Texas quarterback Hudson Card were …

Boilermakers hope to defy low expectations with rebound season in Walters’ 2nd season at Purdue
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Boilermakers hope to defy low expectations with rebound season in Walters’ 2nd season at Purdue

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Going through last season, knowing how much I can dive into the X’s and O’s and how much I need to be head coach, that balance is something I’ve learned.” He also recognizes it will take more than experience, confidence and high expectations to win in …

Porter scores two touchdowns and Northwestern beats Purdue 23-15
1 year, 1 month ago

Porter scores two touchdowns and Northwestern beats Purdue 23-15

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We accomplished something special today.” Braun, made interim head coach this summer after Fitzgerald’s dismissal, got his first win as head coach. “We got down to the 1-yard line two times, and couldn’t get in there.” Linebacker Xander Mueller sealed the victory with an interception of …

3rd-quarter scoring flurry leads Boilermakers to 44-19 rout over Illinois in battle for The Cannon
1 year, 3 months ago

3rd-quarter scoring flurry leads Boilermakers to 44-19 rout over Illinois in battle for The Cannon

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Hudson Card threw two touchdown passes, Devin Mockobee, Dylan Downing and Tyrone Tracy Jr. all had TD runs and Purdue used a 21-point third-quarter scoring flurry to pull away from Illinois 44-19 and give Walters his first home victory Saturday. Bielema won an early coach’s challenge, …

Purdue coach Ryan Walters squares off against former Illinois boss in battle for The Cannon
1 year, 3 months ago

Purdue coach Ryan Walters squares off against former Illinois boss in battle for The Cannon

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Purdue coach Ryan Walters spent the past two seasons as defensive coordinator for Illinois coach Bret Bielema, adding fuel to a longtime border rivalry. He leads the Big Ten in receptions is second yards receiving, behind only All-American Marvin Harrison Jr. He’s caught a pass in …

Purdue coach Ryan Walters eager to make head coaching debut against Fresno State
1 year, 4 months ago

Purdue coach Ryan Walters eager to make head coaching debut against Fresno State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Walters spent months hiring assistants, recruiting prep stars, persuading some Purdue players to stay while finding help in the transfer portal, even awarding a scholarship to last year’s top rusher Devin Mockobee. “I definitely took a lot of notes, so I’ve got a pretty good idea …

Walters begins Purdue tenure by promising points, defense
2 years, 1 month ago

Walters begins Purdue tenure by promising points, defense

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! New Purdue coach Ryan Walters first flexed his muscle by giving walk-on running back Devin Mockobee a scholarship. It’s going to be organized chaos from whistle to snap.” Walters’ deviates from Purdue’s traditional practice of hiring offensive-minded coaches. Now the architect of one of this season’s …

Purdue hires Illini coordinator Ryan Walters as new coach
2 years, 1 month ago

Purdue hires Illini coordinator Ryan Walters as new coach

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Boilermakers announced Tuesday they had hired Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters as their head coach less than a week after Brohm left for his alma mater, Louisville. “From an early point in the search process, coach Walters stood out because of the energy, passion and …

Purdue hires Illinois DC Ryan Walters as head football coach
2 years, 1 month ago

Purdue hires Illinois DC Ryan Walters as head football coach

New York Times  

Purdue hired former Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters as head football coach, the program announced Tuesday. — Fortuna How Boilermakers’ identity could change under Walters Walters is the first Purdue head coach with a defensive background since Leon Burtnett was hired in 1982. — Vannini What they’re saying Bobinski said Walters stood out as a candidate “because of the energy, …

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