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Coverage dated November 8, 2026 to November 10, 2026

Purdue fires defensive coordinator ahead of Iowa

Headline from Times Republican

Coach Barry Odom had seen enough from Purdue’s defense over the last three games to recognize the Boilermakers needed someone else calling the plays. He won’t say yet who will replace defensive coordinator Kevin Kane on Saturday at No. 16 Iowa.

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  1. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Purdue fires defensive coordinator Kevin Kane (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — Purdue football has fired defensive coordinator Kevin Kane. The decision comes after the Boilermakers lost at home to Maryland, 34-29. Maryland had not won a Big Ten game this season prior to Saturday’s victory. Purdue has allowed 32.

  2. Times Republican

    Purdue fires defensive coordinator ahead of Iowa (opens Times Republican)

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    Coach Barry Odom had seen enough from Purdue’s defense over the last three games to recognize the Boilermakers needed someone else calling the plays. He won’t say yet who will replace defensive coordinator Kevin Kane on Saturday at No. 16 Iowa.

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