Big Ten · West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University Scheme Analysis
Offensive and defensive schemes, concepts, and tendencies for the Boilermakers football program.
Coaching Staff
Offensive System
Air Raid
Key Traits
pass heavytempospread
Primary Concepts
- Quick Passing
- Spread Formations
- RPO
- Screen Game
Analysis Notes
Graham Harrell brings Air Raid concepts from his time at USC and West Virginia. Known for high-volume passing attack. New system under Barry Odom's first year.
Related Schemes in Playbook
Defensive System
Multiple
Key Traits
aggressivemultipledeveloping
Primary Concepts
- Multiple Fronts
- Pressure
- Zone Coverage
Analysis Notes
Ryan Walters was fired after going 5-19 (.208) over two seasons. Barry Odom hired as new head coach. Kevin Kane was DC under Walters. New defensive staff installing fresh system for 2025.
Research Sources
- https://www.footballscoop.com/2025/03/03/ryan-walters-to-hire-purdue-offensive-coordinator-graham-harrell
- https://www.purdueexponent.org/sports/mens/football/purdue-football-coach-ryan-walters-fired/article_adcc5efc-8e8c-11ef-a7fe-8bc3b4f07121.html
Last researched: 12/23/2025