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Purdue football 2026 season opener

Overview

Purdue football began its 2026 season with a matchup against Indiana State at Ross-Ade Stadium. Prior to the game, head coach Barry Odom indicated the team would utilize deep rotations to manage player freshness and noted that Raderrion Daniels and Kylan Fox would miss the season due to knee injuries.

Purdue won the season opener with a final score of 44-19. Although the first half was marked by penalties and offensive difficulties, resulting in a narrow 16-6 lead, the Boilermakers dominated the second half. The team outscored Indiana State 28-13 after halftime, fueled by a three-touchdown third quarter. Key contributors included Ryan Browne, who recorded 317 passing yards and three touchdowns, and Fame Ijeboi, who totaled 117 yards.

Entities

Ross-Ade Stadium · Ryan Browne · Josh Hoover · Indiana State University · Purdue University

Timeline

7 days ago

[SPORTS] 22 sources
Indiana football defeats North Texas 52-16 in season opener
Quarterback Josh Hoover threw four touchdowns in his Indiana debut, leading the No. 6 Hoosiers to a 52-16 season-opening win over North Texas despite a bloodied face from a facemask incident.
11 days ago

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Purdue football prepares for season opener against Indiana State
Purdue football prepares for its 2026 season opener against Indiana State, featuring roster updates and new game day logistics at Ross-Ade Stadium.

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