The Purdue Boilermakers are 3-6 on the season after falling 34-29 to the Maryland Terrapins in Week 10. It was the team's third consecutive loss, and the program is now switching things up with Barry Odom's coaching staff.

Reports indicate that Purdue officially fired defensive coordinator Kevin Kane, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. The Boilermakers initially hired Kane as defensive coordinator in December 2025. He did not make it through his first season leading the defense.

“NEWS: Purdue has fired defensive coordinator Kevin Kane,” Thamel reported.

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The Boilermakers' defense has been putrid this season, to say the least. Through nine games played, Purdue has allowed an average of 32.3 points per game, ranking them 124th in scoring defense. Additionally, the program is ranked No. 123 in total defense, making it one of the worst defenses in the nation.

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