Big Ten · West Lafayette, Indiana
Purdue Football History
Championships, records and rivalries
Program history
PUR history
Purdue's Rose Bowl win, quarterback tradition, and Ross-Ade Stadium are central to its football history.
PUR history
The 1967 Rose Bowl
Purdue defeated USC 14–13 in the Rose Bowl on January 2, 1967, completing a 9–2 season. Purdue Athletics documents the game in its bowl history.
The Boilermakers later shared the 1967 Big Ten championship. These milestones belong to different season labels despite both appearing in calendar year 1967.
PUR history
Ross-Ade and the quarterbacks
Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette remains the team's home venue. Purdue's football history highlights its 'Cradle of Quarterbacks' tradition.
The 2026 home schedule includes Indiana State, Wake Forest, Notre Dame, Minnesota, Washington, Maryland, and Wisconsin.
PUR history
The second Barry Odom season
Barry Odom's first Purdue team finished 2–10 in 2025. The 2026 team reached 2–3 through October 3, including a 24–17 road victory at Illinois.
Josh Henson coordinates the offense and Kevin Kane the defense. The final regular-season game is at rival Indiana on November 28.
FAQ
PUR history questions
When did Purdue win the Rose Bowl?
Purdue defeated USC 14–13 in the Rose Bowl on January 2, 1967.
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