Purdue football falls to UCLA despite strong offense; defensive issues under Kevin Kane raise concerns for the season. Stock up, stock down updates.
Purdue Boilermakers’ high-powered offense falls flat as defensive woes spark urgent questions about the coaching staff. Despite Ryan Brown’s 378 passing yards and a career-high QBR, Purdue’s 39 points per game aren’t enough—UCLA exploited glaring weaknesses, racking up 645 total yards in a late-night shootout. Can Purdue find answers after giving up the most yardage since 2012, or is this the new normal under defensive coordinator Kevin Kane?
Nick Arvin breaks down the Boilermakers’ struggles, spotlighting stock up for Brown and Xavier Townsend while sounding alarms over Kevin Kane’s play calling and the team’s inability to stop the run. Is Barry Odom next on the hot seat as Purdue stares down daunting matchups against Notre Dame and Illinois? Key talking points include questionable lineup choices, the future of the defensive staff, and which players are trending up or down after a dispiriting loss. How much longer can Boilermaker Nation wait for change?
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