After leading one of the nation’s top defenses at Illinois in 2022, then-36-year-old Ryan Walters was viewed as one of the top up-and-coming coaches in the nation. Purdue tasked him with replacing a big name in Jeff Brohm at the time, but two years later, the Boilermakers are going in a different direction. Purdue fired Walters on Sunday following a 1-11 season and a winless campaign in the Big Ten.
The influx of talent into the conference, plus the success of in-state rival Indiana, put the pressure on the Purdue football coaching search as the Boilermakers hope to make a home-run hire to return to relevance. If you love the Boilermakers, or just want to know who will call the shots for Purdue football in the future, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at The Boiler Sports Report, the 247Sports affiliate that covers Purdue.
The Boiler Sports Report experts are providing on-the-ground updates on every development surrounding Walter’s departure and the future of the Purdue football program, including insights from Sean Williams, who has deep-rooted ties around the Purdue community. Get all the inside scoop on the football program, plus VIP intel on Purdue football, basketball, recruiting and more. Plus get access to the Fort Mollenkopf premium message board where you can connect with other Purdue fans and insiders.
And right now, The Boiler Sports Report is offering 75% off annual subscriptions*, so now is the time to sign up. The team at The Boiler Sports Report already has a list out of several potential candidates on and there are some surprising names on the list. Head to The Boiler Sports Report now to see them all.
Top Purdue football coach candidates
One name the Williams has identified as a potential…
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Author : CBS Sports Staff
Publish date : 2024-12-02 21:18:00
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