Barry Odom is entering his first season at Purdue in 2025. How did the five previous Boilermaker coaches perform in Year 1 in West Lafayette? We take a look.

Purdue has opened as a sizable favorite in its Week 1 game against Ball State, according to FanDuel. The Boilermakers host the Cardinals on Saturday, Aug. 30.

During the first four seasons of Gophers football under coach P.J. Fleck, tight ends were pass-catching options in name only.