As he enters his second year in West Lafayette, Barry Odom is trying to change the narrative around Purdue football. But as the Boilermakers prepare for the 2026 season, there's some doubt about how much the program can grow in the coming months.

With spring practices in the rearview mirror, ESPN ranked every Big Ten team based on the offseason. Essentially, what is each team adding to the roster and what talent is departing from the program?

Despite seemingly improving its talent across the board, Purdue is ranked No. 17 among the 18 Big Ten teams in this power ranking.…