MICHAEL MAROT
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
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — When Ryan Walters was a high school quarterback, he

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
New Purdue coach Ryan Walters first flexed his muscle by giving walk-on running back

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 athletic director Mike Bobinski promised to conduct a national search for Jeff

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
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue offensive coordinator Brian Brohm is getting

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
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Donovan Edwards' quick-hitting sprints changed everything for No.

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
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan needed a decade to reach its first Big Ten championship

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
Tight end Payne Durham took the traditional path to Purdue. The former

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 quarterback Aidan O’Connell returned home with his family following last

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
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell started his college

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
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell started his college

Penn State tight end Theo Johnson, bottom, is hit by Indiana defensive back Jonathan Haynes (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Allen, Singleton help No. 16 Penn St. rout Indiana 45-14

By Michael Marot Nov. 05, 2022 07:16 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton gave No. 16 Penn State

Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) tackles Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Indiana considers QB change with No. 16 Penn St up next

By Michael Marot Nov. 03, 2022 12:23 PM EDT
Indiana Hoosiers coach Tom Allen intends to keep No. 16 Penn State guessing.

Purdue running back Kobe Lewis (25) runs against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
O'Connell, Mockobee, help power Purdue past Nebraska 43-37

By Michael Marot Oct. 15, 2022 11:21 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue running back Devin Mockobee softened Nebraska's

Michigan running game coordinator Mike Hart was carted off the field on a backboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 4 Michigan rallies without Hart to pull away at Indiana

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2022 04:00 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — No. 4 Michigan won Saturday with heart for Mike Hart.

Indiana's Tiawan Mullen (3) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska's Marcus Washington (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 4 Michigan hopes to crank up pressure against Hoosiers

By Michael Marot Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh remembers it all so vividly. The last time

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) catches a pass against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Alex Martin/Journal & Courier via AP)
Purdue bounces back with 28-26 victory over Florida Atlantic

By Michael Marot Sep. 24, 2022 11:15 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Austin Burton waited nearly 2 1/2 seasons to get his

Indiana place kicker Charles Campbell (93) is congratulated by Western Kentucky place kicker Brayden Narveson (44) after Campbell kicked the game winning field goal in overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 33-30 in overtime. Narveson had a field goal attempt blocked during the overtime period. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hoosiers rally late to fend off Hilltoppers 33-30 in OT

By Michael Marot Sep. 17, 2022 04:19 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Late comebacks are quickly becoming old hat for the Indiana

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones is tackled by Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue opponents finding it difficult to keep up with Jones

By Michael Marot Sep. 14, 2022 02:46 PM EDT
Purdue receiver Charlie Jones makes it all look so easy. The smooth

Purdue running back Devin Mockobee (45), left, celebrates after scoring against Indiana State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Alex Martin/Journal & Courier via AP)
O'Connell, Jones help Purdue take easy route past Sycamores

By Michael Marot Sep. 10, 2022 07:17 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell and receiver Charlie

Indiana State football assistant head coach Mark Smith hugs a player after a vigil on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute, Ind., for students, including fellow football players, who were involved in a car crash earlier in the day. (Joseph C. Garza/The Tribune-Star via AP)
Grieving Indiana State looks ahead after deadly car crash

By Michael Marot Sep. 09, 2022 01:24 PM EDT
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Indiana State receiver Dante Hendrix sees the slow, steady