A Purdue coach just got fired, but it’s not Barry Odom.
Purdue · MarylandIt 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.
It was the team’s third consecutive loss, and the pro... 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.
Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) The Boilermakers' defense has been putrid this season, to say the least.
KEY POINTS
- A Purdue coach just got fired, but it’s not Barry Odom.
- The Purdue Boilermakers are 3-6 on the season after falling 34-29 to the Maryland Terrapins in Week 10.
- Through nine games played, Purdue has allowed an average of 32.3 points per game, ranking them 124th in scoring defense.
- After firing Kane, Purdue will be seeking its third defensive coordinator in three years since hiring Barry Odom as head coach before the 2025-26 campaign.