MICHAEL MAROT
Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar (2) throws against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Sindelar's concussion could force Purdue to make QB change

By Michael Marot Sep. 09, 2019 03:09 PM EDT
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm may need to use his backup plan Saturday against TCU.

Vanderbilt quarterback Riley Neal (6) passes against Georgia in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vandy hopes homecoming helps Neal find magic touch at Purdue

By Michael Marot Sep. 06, 2019 03:00 AM EDT
Vanderbilt quarterback Riley Neal produced some of his best work on the football

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Purdue coach Jeff Brohm, center, leads his team onto the field for the the team's NCAA college football game in the Music City Bowl against Auburn in Nashville, Tenn. Brohm knows he has a young team. "We have a lot to prove." Coming off breakout freshman seasons, Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore and Nevada running back Toa Taua headline Friday night's non-conference opener on the edge of the Sierra where both third-year coaches are anxious to turn the corner on rebuilding efforts. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
All-America Watch: Moore chasing bigger goals at Purdue

By Michael Marot Sep. 04, 2019 12:22 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETE, Ind. (AP) — Rondale Moore understands his record-breaking freshman

Indiana defensive back Marcelino Ball (9) tackles Ball State running back Caleb Huntley (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Indiana defeated Ball State 34-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana coach adapts to new role not calling defenses

By Michael Marot Sep. 02, 2019 04:55 PM EDT
Indiana coach Tom Allen spent most of the last decade calling defensive signals.

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Purdue coach Jeff Brohm, center, leads his team onto the field for the the team's NCAA college football game in the Music City Bowl against Auburn in Nashville, Tenn. Brohm knows he has a young team. "We have a lot to prove." Coming off breakout freshman seasons, Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore and Nevada running back Toa Taua headline Friday night's non-conference opener on the edge of the Sierra where both third-year coaches are anxious to turn the corner on rebuilding efforts. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Brohm wants Purdue to be more aggressive following loss

By Michael Marot Sep. 02, 2019 03:16 PM EDT
Coach Jeff Brohm acknowledges that Purdue must reduce the mistakes. He still wants

Indiana wide receiver Justin Berry (88) make a catch in the end zone for a two-point conversion in front of Ball State linebacker Jacob White (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Indiana defeated Ball State 34-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penix helps Hoosiers hold on for 34-24 victory over Ball St.

By Michael Marot Aug. 31, 2019 03:58 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. demonstrated his playmaking

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks to the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind. The wait is almost over for Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. A highly-touted high school recruit who lost last summer’s battle to become Indiana’s starting quarterback, who redshirted after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee last October, who only did limited work during the spring as he recovered will make his first college start Saturday against Ball State. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
New Indiana QB Penix eager to show off skills vs Ball State

By Michael Marot Aug. 30, 2019 03:00 AM EDT
The wait is almost over for Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. The

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore carries the ball against Auburn in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game, in Nashville, Tenn. Moore, who is being tabbed as a Heisman Trophy candidate after his breakout freshman season. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Purdue's revamped offense getting ready for 1st real test

By Michael Marot Aug. 26, 2019 06:58 PM EDT
Purdue heads into its season opener with a new-look offense and a whole lot of

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks to the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind. Coach Tim Allen's biggest decision will be choosing a quarterback. Peyton Ramsey has made 16 starts over the last two seasons and will be seriously challenged by redshirt freshman Michael Penix Jr., who is coming back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and Jack Tuttle, who transferred from Utah. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Hoosiers pick Penix as opening day starter at quarterback

By Michael Marot Aug. 26, 2019 02:13 PM EDT
Indiana coach Tom Allen is betting on his quarterback of the future. He also believes

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2017, file photo, Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar (2) throws against Arizona during the first half of the Foster Farms Bowl NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif. For the first time in three years, Elijah Sindelar isn’t battling his close friend, David Blough, for the starting quarterback job. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
With Brohm back, Purdue's hopes remain on the rise

By Michael Marot Aug. 13, 2019 02:21 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Jeff Brohm likes what he sees at Purdue.

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Indiana wide receiver Nick Westbrook (15) warms up before an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind. Westbrook senses this season will be different at Indiana. He hears coaches debating how to use their suddenly deep roster. He sees players holding teammates accountable and brimming with confidence. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Hoosiers pin bowl hopes to finding knockout punch in 2019

By Michael Marot Aug. 13, 2019 02:12 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Receiver Nick Westbrook senses this season will be different

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2017 file photo, Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar, left, throws against Arizona during the first half of the Foster Farms Bowl NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Sindelar sees a whole new world of opportunities opening up this fall. The annual competition he waged against David Blough is finally over, his problematic left knee finally seems healthy and his class load finally is a little lighter now that he has an engineering degree. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Purdue's Sindelar can finally focus squarely on football

By Michael Marot Aug. 04, 2019 04:03 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar sees a whole new world

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, in Bloomington, Ind. Ramsey learned one key lesson from the two previous quarterback competitions at Indiana: Forget the comparisons.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hoosiers quarterbacks ready for another summer competition

By Michael Marot Aug. 01, 2019 03:03 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Peyton Ramsey learned one key lesson from the two previous

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2019, file photo, Indiana's offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer answers questions from the media during an NCAA college football news conference in Bloomington, Ind. The new offensive coordinator is taking advantage of different types of motion and has given his quarterbacks more freedom to change the play calls. (Jeremy Hogan/The Herald-Times via AP, File)
Coordinator change creates new wrinkles in Hoosiers offense

By Michael Marot Apr. 12, 2019 02:10 AM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Kalen DeBoer already has made his presence felt at Indiana.

Sindelar plays backup role in spring game after strong start

By Michael Marot Apr. 05, 2019 05:52 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar stands on the practice

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) is tackled by Northwestern linebacker Blake Gallagher during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ohio St beats Wildcats for Big Ten crown, hopes it's enough

By Michael Marot Dec. 02, 2018 12:03 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dwayne Haskins and Urban Meyer reveled in the victory celebration

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald speaks during a news conference for the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Indianapolis. Northwestern will play Ohio State on Saturday for the championship. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 6 Ohio St. ignores sideshows as Big Ten title game looms

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2018 06:15 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Urban Meyer arrived in Indianapolis on Friday with one goal —

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Purdue coach Jeff Brohm watches his team play Indiana during an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind. One day after reportedly meeting with Louisville officials in central Indiana, Brohm informed Boilermakers athletic director Mike Bobinski he was turning down the Cardinals job so he could stay in West Lafayette. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Brohm turns down Louisville job, will stay at Purdue

By Michael Marot Nov. 28, 2018 07:04 PM EST
Jeff Brohm thought long and hard about returning home to rebuild his alma mater's

Purdue's Rondale Moore (4) is tackled by Indiana's Devon Matthews (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Boilermakers earn Bucket, bowl bid with 28-21 win at Indiana

By Michael Marot Nov. 24, 2018 03:48 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — David Blough and Rondale Moore executed Jeff Brohm's game

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm smiles on the field before an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb. Indiana coach Tom Allen and Brohm understand the short-term stakes of Saturday’s Old Oaken Bucket game. The winner plays another game this season while the loser heads home to start offseason work, just like last year. Just like it seems every year. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, FIle)
Purdue, Indiana put postseason hopes on line in Bucket game

By Michael Marot Nov. 23, 2018 11:14 AM EST
Tom Allen and Jeff Brohm understand the short-term stakes of Saturday's Old Oaken