Interviews: Coach Odom | Coach Henson | Coach Scherer
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Coming off a win to open the 2025 season, Purdue Football head coach Barry Odom conducted his second game week press conference on Monday afternoon.
Both offensive coordinator Josh Henson and defensive coordinator Mike Scherer also took part in the press conference. Charles Correa and Michael Jackson III were the two post-practice player interviews on Monday.
Game 2 Prep: Barry Odom Press Conference
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- Head Coach Barry OdomI want to give a lot of thanks to the crowd. The student section was off the charts, and they created energy in the stadium. The band was tremendous. It felt like college football, and it’s exciting. I know our guys appreciated it.
- Head Coach Barry Odom[Jaheim Merriweather's] speed down the field on kickoff coverage really helped in a lot of ways. He was good on punt return, and he’s making progress.
- Head Coach Barry Odom on his Special Teams Player of the WeekHead Coach Barry Odom
Offensive Coordinator Josh Henson
Defensive Coordinator Mike Scherer
Linebacker Charles Correa
Wide Receiver Michael Jackson III