Boilers Complete Second Practice of Fall Camp

August 01, 2025

Interviews: Arhmad Branch | Sterling Smith | Trey Smith | Jalen St. John

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue Football returned to the field for the second day of fall camp on Friday, Aug. 1.

Friday's practice came on the eve of Purdue's Fan Day on Saturday, Aug. 2 at Ross-Ade Stadium. The day starts with open practice at 8:15 a.m. and an autograph session follows from 10:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

The first of two post-practice media sessions that only featured players took place on Friday. Running back Arhmad Branch and offensive lineman Jalen St. John represented the offense, while defensive back Sterling Smith and defensinve lineman Trey Smith represented the defense.

Sterling Smith on the Excitement to Play in Front of Purdue Fans

"Everyone is really excited for the game days. Coach was just talking about how those games will be sold out. We're excited to go out there and give our best performance and show everyone what we've been working for."

Jalen St. John on the Work Put in to Fall Camp

"It's day two and we're just trying to put everything together. We're all just trying to get on one accord. We have 28 days left so it's coming fast and we know that. We're in here, day in and day out, trying to put it together."

Arhmad Branch on What He's Looking Forward to This Year

"I'm ready for Ross-Ade. I know a lot of people are going to be there. I'm really excited to see what this team brings. I'm ready to see how we go out there and play for the culture."

Trey Smith on What Coach Odom Has Brought to the Program

"I feel like we're more discipline. We're seeing how to play winning football. He's teaching us how to play very hard."

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Boilers Complete Second Practice of Fall Camp

Sterling Smith on the Excitement to Play in Front of Purdue Fans

Jalen St. John on the Work Put in to Fall Camp

Arhmad Branch on What He's Looking Forward to This Year

Trey Smith on What Coach Odom Has Brought to the Program

Wide Receiver Arhmad Branch

Defensive Back Sterling Smith

Defensive Lineman Trey Smith

Offensive Lineman Jalen St. John

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