Interviews: Coach Odom | Coach Henson | Coach Scherer | Michael Jackson III | Mani Powell
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue Football is set to conclude the season in the 100th edition of the Old Oaken Bucket Game against No. 2 Indiana on Friday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. on NBC.
Head coach Barry Odom, offensive coordinator Josh Henson and defensive coordinator Mike Scherer took to the podium one final time for game week media availability on Monday morning.
Wide receiver Michael Jackson III and Mani Powell met with the media at the conclusion of practice.
Powell will look to become the first Boilermaker in school history to lead the Big Ten in tackle average in conference games. He currently sits at 10.9 takcles per game, one full tackle ahead of any other Big Ten defender.
Jackson III ranks third in the Big Ten with 46 receptions in conference games and fourth with 57 overall.
After the conclusion of Friday night's 2025 season finale, Purdue will turn its attention to the 2026 season starting with the early National Signing Day on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Game 12 Prep: Barry Odom Press Conference
When you go back into the history of what this game means to the people of Purdue and this great university… The responsibility has been reminded to me throughout my time here in the last 10 months about how important this game is. It’s something we’ve spent time on this week, understanding the importance of playing for something bigger than ourselves.
- Head Coach Barry OdomAny time you put the ball down and go play, it’s a big week… But especially in this game with the Old Oaken Bucket and the history behind this game, that is not lost on us, I assure you that.
- Offensive Coordinator John HensonThere are pieces and a mentality that’s understood in the defensive room on how things need to be if we want to play well. There are standards, certain metrics we are trying to meet, and they understand what we feel is important.
- Defensive Coordinator Mike SchererHead Coach Barry Odom
Offensive Coordinator Josh Henson
Defensive Coordinator Mike Scherer
Wide Receiver Michael Jackson III
Linebacker Mani Powell