Purdue Football Names Jason Simmons Offensive Coordinator

Purdue football head coach Ryan Walters has appointed Jason Simmons as the new offensive coordinator following the dismissal of Graham Harrell, effective immediately. This change comes after a disappointing start to the season, where the Boilermakers are 1-3, including a recent 28-10 loss to Nebraska, during which they have scored just 38 points over their last three games. Simmons, who previously served as an analyst at Purdue and the running backs coach at Miami (Ohio), aims to maintain continuity in the offensive strategy given the ongoing season. Walters emphasized the need for a change to improve the team's performance while expressing appreciation for Harrell's contributions. Purdue faces Wisconsin on Saturday, marking a critical matchup as they seek to turn their season around. The Boilermakers' struggles have been particularly evident, with their scoring averaging only 21.8 points per game, ranking them 14th in the Big Ten.