Purdue Football Hires Kelvin Green as Defensive Coordinator

Purdue football is undergoing significant staff changes under new head coach Barry Odom. Odom has appointed Kelvin Green, who worked with him at Arkansas, as the defensive line coach, highlighting Green's experience and mentoring skills (Source: Journal & Courier). Additionally, Josh Henson, formerly the offensive coordinator at USC, is set to take the same role at Purdue, bringing his past experience with Odom at Missouri to the forefront (Source: ClutchPoints, FootballScoop). The coaching reshuffle includes retaining running backs coach Lamar Conard, further solidifying Odom's staffing strategy (Source: IndyStar). Both Green and Henson's appointments are part of Odom's effort to leverage familiar, proven talent to elevate Purdue's football program (Source: Sports Illustrated). However, the team faces challenges, particularly on offense, with key players like quarterback Hudson Card and tight end Max Klare departing, necessitating a focus on recruiting (Source: ClutchPoints).