Interviews: Coach Odom | Coach Henson | Coach Scherer | Alex Sanford Jr. | Nitro Tuggle
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue Football prepares for its first road game of the 2025 season under head coach Barry Odom, traveling to No. 21 Notre Dame on Saturday (Sept. 20).
Ahead of the Shillelagh Trophy Game, Odom held his weekly press conference on Monday. Both offensive coordinator Josh Henson and defensive coordinator Mike Scherer joined Odom on Monday.
Nitro Tuggle, coming off a career-high four catches for 69 yards and a touchdown, and Alex Sanford Jr., coming off his first career start, also spoke to the media on Monday after practice.
The Boilermakers are set for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff against the Fighting Irish.
Game 4 Prep: Barry Odom Press Conference
There’s been a lot of great battles over the years between the two programs. I’m honored to have a chance to represent Purdue in a trophy game.
- Head Coach Barry OdomWe’re disappointed, but we know what we can be. Our job now is to go be that by getting better at the details.
- Offensive Coordinator John HensonWe’re going to coach, practice, and play to do the things we need to do to play the best possible defense that we can.
- Defensive Coordinator Mike SchererHead Coach Barry Odom
Offensive Coordinator Josh Henson
Defensive Coordinator Mike Scherer
Linebacker Alex Sanford Jr.
Wide Receiver Nitro Tuggle