Odom: Klare Transfer After 21-16 Loss

Purdue’s struggles continued with a 21-16 loss at Michigan that dropped the Boilermakers toward the bottom of the Big Ten and extended a multi-game skid, a defeat Odom said was defined by miscues and an inability to stop Michigan’s late rushing attack. Head coach Barry Odom praised his team’s effort but lamented missed opportunities and credited backups for stepping up. Odom provided an uncertain update on injured starting RB Devin Mockobee, who missed the game and whose return is unclear after accumulating 521 rushing yards this season. Odom also addressed the offseason transfer of tight end Max Klare — who had 51 catches for 685 yards and four TDs at Purdue and now has 21 catches for 210 yards and a score at Ohio State — and said he tried to keep him but wished him well; Klare will return to West Lafayette this weekend as Ohio State visits. Despite the loss, Odom pointed to signs of immediate progress even as the team copes with injuries and roster turnover, and Ohio Stadium will host AC/DC’s 2026 Powerup Tour stop on July 15, keeping the venue in the spotlight beyond football.