Purdue Football Wins 31-0 Over Ball State in Barry Odom Debut

Barry Odom's debut as Purdue football head coach was marked by a dominant 31-0 victory over Ball State, highlighted by quarterback Ryan Browne's 311 passing yards, two touchdowns, and a rushing touchdown. Purdue scored early with a 49-yard touchdown pass from Browne to Arhmad Branch just 40 seconds into the game, setting the tone for the Boilermakers' strong start. Running back Devin Mockobee reached a career milestone by surpassing 2,500 rushing yards during the game, contributing to the team's success. Despite the shutout and enthusiastic fan support, Odom emphasized that the team is far from finished and acknowledged areas needing improvement, such as tackling and forcing turnovers. The win was a meaningful turnaround for Purdue, which finished with an 1-11 record last season. Odom received the game ball from athletic director Mike Bobinski as a keepsake commemorating his first victory at Purdue.