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FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Bloomington, Ind. Brohm did not like how his defense performed last season so he shook it up. He fired defensive coordinator Bob Diaco after one season, hired three new assistants and got more involved in the defensive meetings. Now it is time to find out how much has changed. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Brohm hopes new defensive coaches help Boilers bounce back

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) runs in for an 89-yard touchdown after a catch against Nebraska during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Short-handed Boilermakers looking for finishing punch

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco (1) runs past Purdue cornerback Cam Allen (18) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue tries to plug leaky run defense with Nebraska up next

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Rutgers' Aron Cruickshank (2) gets past Purdue's Zane Greene (49) on his way to a touchdown on a 100-yard kickoff return during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Special teams blunders proving problematic for Boilermakers

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) tries to get away from Minnesota defensive back Justus Harris (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Purdue receivers look for right combination against Rutgers

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Purdue running back Zander Horvath (40) leaps between Northwestern linebacker Chris Bergin (28) and defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore (49) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Boilermakers head to Minnesota seeking more balanced attack

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright, left, celebrate his touchdown reception as Illinois defensive back Sydney Brown (30) and Nate Hobbs watch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Ramsey readies No. 23 Northwestern for showdown at Purdue

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm yells at his offensive linemen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Boilermakers forge ahead despite uncertainty of Badgers game

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm, right, before an NCAA college football game in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue offensive coordinator Brian Brohm went through his usual practice routine this week. He met with his older brother, Jeff, about game planning and the initial play-calling script as he prepared for Saturday's long-awaited season opener against Iowa. Less than a week after the Boilermakers fourth-year head coach tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced into isolation for 10 days, it's the other Brohm taking charge this weekend.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, FIle)

Purdue’s Brohm hopes to return Saturday, Moore still unclear

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Bell shines as Purdue rallies to defeat Iowa 24-20

By Mark Ambrogi - Associated Press

In this photo taken on Sept. 14, 2019, Purdue coach Jeff Brohm yells to an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against TCU in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday. One big advantage for the Boilermakers: Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State don't appear on the schedule. They open the season by hosting Iowa on Oct. 24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Brohm to miss Purdue opener vs Iowa after 2nd positive test

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

In this photo taken on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) runs after a catch against Vanderbilt during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. First, Rondale Moore couldn't wait to get back on the field with Purdue. Then, after the COVID-19 pandemic hit and Big Ten leaders postponed the season, Purdue's speedy receiver couldn't wait to get to the NFL. Now, after announcing he would would skip this season to prepare for the draft, Moore is back on the practice field and the Boilermakers couldn't be happier.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Moore’s return provides Boilermakers’ offense with boost

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 19, 2019, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm responds to a question during the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days, in Chicago. Brohm believes college football can be played in the spring and next fall. And he even has a formal proposal. Just two days after the Big Ten announced it would postpone all fall sports, Brohm released a seven-page plan that calls for an eight-game conference only spring season followed by 10-game falls season. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Purdue coach proposes running 2 football seasons in 2021

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Louisiana Tech's J'Mar Smith (8) reacts during the NCAA college football Independence Bowl against Miami, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. (Henriette Wildsmith/The Shreveport Times via AP)

Boilermakers hire veteran Diaco as new defensive coordinator

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Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) tries to recover a fumble after being hit by Michigan linebacker Josh Uche (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. Michigan won 39-14. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Old Oaken Bucket still top prize for Hoosiers, Boilermakers

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Purdue kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) celebrates after kicking the winning field goal during the final seconds of the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Purdue hits road in must-win situation to earn bowl bid

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Boilermakers name O’Connell starting QB with Plummer out

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Indiana wide receiver Whop Philyor (1) is tackled by Nebraska linebacker Mohamed Barry (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Indiana won 38-31. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Purdue, Nebraska looking for turnaround week amid tailspins

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Purdue wide receiver David Bell, center, catches a pass between Iowa defenders Jack Koerner, left, and Matt Hankins, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

WR David Bell’s fast start has Boilermakers thinking big

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Purdue running back King Doerue (22) runs against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue’s youth provides preview of potentially bright future

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press