Jeff Brohm
LSU head coach Brian Kelly walks off the field after a loss at the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Citrus Bowl pits No. 16 LSU vs. Purdue for 1st time ever

By Alanis Thames Jan. 01, 2023 12:32 PM EST

Purdue University Director of Athletics Mike Bobinski addresses the football head coach position opening during a press conference, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.(Alex Martin/Journal & Courier via AP)
No. 16 LSU looks for 1st bowl win under Kelly in Citrus Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2023 12:30 PM EST

Illinois defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters looks on before an NCAA college football game against Northwestern on Nov. 26, 2022 in Evanston, Ill. Purdue announced Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, they had hired Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters as their head coach less than a week after Brohm left for his alma mater, Louisville. (Anthony Zilis/The News-Gazette via AP)
Black head coaches in FBS drop slightly heading into 2023

By Paul Newberry Dec. 21, 2022 12:44 PM EST

FILE - Purdue quarterback Drew Brees celebrates his team's 41-13 win over Indiana in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000. Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski announced Brees would return to the campus in West Lafayette, Indiana, as an assistant coach to help the Boilermakers prepare for their Jan. 2 Citrus Bowl game against No. 17 LSU. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman, File)
Coach Brees: Purdue brings back QB to assist at bowl game

By Michael Marot Dec. 15, 2022 01:50 PM EST

Purdue football head coach Ryan Walters speaks during a press conference introducing him as the new head coach, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at the Kozuch Football Performance Complex in West Lafayette, Ind. (Alex Martin /Journal & Courier via AP)
Walters begins Purdue tenure by promising points, defense

By Michael Marot Dec. 14, 2022 03:25 PM EST

Purdue University Director of Athletics Mike Bobinski addresses the football head coach position opening during a press conference, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.(Alex Martin/Journal & Courier via AP)
Purdue hires Illini coordinator Ryan Walters as new coach

By Michael Marot Dec. 13, 2022 10:59 AM EST

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Brian Brohm to serve as Purdue's interim coach for bowl game

By Michael Marot Dec. 08, 2022 05:44 PM EST

Jeff Brohm speaks after he was introduced as Louisville football coach in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville gives Jeff Brohm 6-year deal as football coach

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 08, 2022 04:53 PM EST

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AP source: Louisville to hire Purdue's Jeff Brohm as coach

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 07, 2022 12:57 PM EST

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) runs with the ball as Purdue safety Sanoussi Kane (21) defends during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 2 Michigan beats Purdue 43-22 for Big Ten crown

By Michael Marot Dec. 04, 2022 12:10 AM EST

The Purdue football team celebrates with the Old Oaken Bucket after defeating Indiana in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 2 Michigan's begins title quest against Boilermakers

By Michael Marot Dec. 01, 2022 12:07 PM EST

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) breaks the tackle of Northwestern defensive back Jeremiah Lewis (9) on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Walk-ons pave way for Purdue to capture Big Ten West title

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2022 12:50 PM EST

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Purdue opens Big Ten title preparations without starting QB

By Michael Marot Nov. 28, 2022 04:58 PM EST

Purdue's Ben Buechel (91), Payne Durham (87) and Paul Piferi (89) hold the Old Oaken Bucket after Purdue defeated Indiana in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
QB Aidan O'Connell led Purdue to win after brother's death

Nov. 27, 2022 04:41 PM EST

The Purdue football team celebrates with the Old Oaken Bucket after defeating Indiana in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bucket List: Purdue earns title game bid with win at Indiana

By Michael Marot Nov. 26, 2022 06:48 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Dexter Williams II is carted off the field after getting injured during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hoosiers QB Williams taken to hospital with leg injury

Nov. 26, 2022 04:33 PM EST

Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) is tackled by Purdue defensive back Reese Taylor (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue trying to keep Bucket, win Big Ten West at Indiana

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:15 PM EST

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck waits as referees review a play during an NCAA college football game against Iowa in the second half Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Big Ten West race will be a missed opportunity for some

By Noah Trister Nov. 22, 2022 04:06 PM EST

Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) runs against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue stays in title chase with 17-9 win over Northwestern

By Michael Marot Nov. 19, 2022 03:44 PM EST

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
O'Connell, Durham lead Purdue past No. 21 Illinois 31-24

By Gavin Good Nov. 12, 2022 04:33 PM EST