Thomas, from Concord High School in Indiana, was a three-star recruit as a prep star in 2024, and he had only two carries as a true freshman in 2025.

Purdue enters the 2026 season in rebuild mode after a 2–10 campaign and an 0–9 finish in Big Ten play. The Boilermakers struggled offensively throughout the season, averaging just 18.8 points per game, while injuries and attrition reshaped the roster.

The lone member of the coaching staff with previous ties to Purdue. Here's what he's owed, what he said and more.

Devin Mockobee has played his final game at Purdue. On Monday, head coach Barry Odom confirmed that the senior running back sustained an injury and underwent a procedure that will keep him sidelined for the remainder of the 2025 season. "It's never the ...