UNCERTAIN: Purdue Football’s Position Battles INTENSIFY—Barry Odom Faces Tough Choices

Purdue Boilermakers fans, the 2026 season is heating up with fierce position battles and high-impact transfers set to reshape the roster. Can standout additions like Jerrick Gibson and Elo Modozie give Purdue the explosive edge it needs to rise in the Big Ten ranks? Nick Arvin breaks down hotly contested battles at offensive line, running back, and linebacker—examining how the likes of Jatavious Shivers, Antonio Harris, and incoming defensive backs Jaden Mangham and Don Saunders could change the game. Key insights include the chemistry experiment on the offensive line, the dynamic, multi-threat running back room, and the critical role of returning leaders like Charles Correa and Hidori Hines. Plus, don't miss the Boilermaker Buy Sell Hold segment: Will Gibson lead the team in rushing? Can Medozie shatter his sack record? The path to Purdue’s resurgence starts here. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.