Purdue football parted ways with head coach Ryan Walters after a 1-11 season. Purdue went 0-9 in conference play and suffered a 66-0 defeat against rival Indiana in the Old Oaken Bucket game. During his two-year stretch at Purdue, Walters and the Boilermakers were just 3-15 in the Big 10, which ultimately led to his dismissal. Walters posted the lowest winning percentage for any head coach with more than one season at Purdue, so the next hire will be critical for the Boilermakers. Will the school look for an up-and-comer during the Purdue football coaching search, or search for a proven winner? If you love the Boilermakers, or just want to know who will call the shots for Purdue football in the future, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at The Boiler Sports Report, the 247Sports affiliate that covers Purdue.
The Boiler Sports Report experts are providing on-the-ground updates on every development surrounding Walter's departure and the future of the Purdue football program, including insights from Sean Williams, who has deep-rooted ties around the Purdue community. Get all the inside scoop on the football program, plus VIP intel on Purdue football, basketball, recruiting and more. Plus get access to the Fort Mollenkopf premium message board where you can connect with other Purdue fans and insiders.
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Top Purdue football coach candidates
One name the Williams has identified as a potential target on the premium message board is Liberty head coach Jamey Chadwell. He has been productive as a head coach during the past five years. In fact, he has posted a 52-10 record during that stretch at Coastal Carolina and Liberty. Chadwell led the Flames to a 13-0 record in 2023 before suffering a setback against Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl.
Chadwell is regarded as an offensive genius in college football circles. His teams implore a spread option offense, which helped Liberty average 30.7 points per game this season. With success at multiple schools, it's likely only a matter of time before he takes a Power Four job, making him an intriguing Purdue football coaching candidate to keep an eye on. See more candidates at The Boiler Sports Report.
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