Purdue football: 3 reasons the Boilermakers will be back in 2022

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: Broc Thompson #29 of the Purdue Boilermakers celebrates a touchdown reception against the Tennessee Volunteers during the fourth quarter of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. Purdue defeats Tennessee 48-45 in overtime. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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LINCOLN, NE – OCTOBER 30: Head coach Jeff Brohm of the Purdue Boilermakers watches the team warm up before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 30, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /

2. Jeff Brohm is still the head coach

In the four seasons prior to Jeff Brohm’s arrival to West Lafayette, the Boilermakers compiled a 9-39 record, with zero winning seasons and a ceiling of 3-9. Since Brohm’s hiring, Purdue has a record of 25-29, with three bowl appearances and two winning seasons.

Although Brohm’s record may not be on the level of the more prominent schools, he has the Boilermakers heading in the right direction. Since 2008, Purdue has had five seasons with six or more wins; three of which have been in the past five seasons under Brohm.

Brohm also has a 2-1 record in bowl games and a 3-1 record against Indiana, the Boilermakers’ biggest rival. In 2021, Purdue recovered from 2020’s loss to the Hoosiers with a 44-7 home win.

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