Though Charles Correa never entered the transfer portal, Purdue football fans were waiting for confirmation from the Boilermaker linebacker he indeed would return to West Lafayette. That came mid day Tuesday when Correa posted on X, "Boiler Nation — I’m in it for the long run. Let’s get back to work!"

WEST LAFAYETTE — The Purdue football staff's connection to Southern Cal's offensive players paid off twice in one day. After securing a Monday morning commit from guard Micah Banuelos, the Boilermakers added another interior offensive lineman previously with the Trojans through the transfer portal.

Goldsmith will work alongside Butler Benton, who was hired from UCLA in November to become Purdue's director of player personnel. Both Benton and Goldsmith are Detroit natives. Goldsmith signed with Colorado State as a cornerback out of Cass Tech High School and finished his playing career at Idaho State.

Jaden Mangham is playing for his third Big Ten program. He's coming off a career high 13 games played at Michigan in 2025 and joins Purdue football.

Purdue football finished the season with a 3-21 record over two years, prompting a call to action for player retention and recruitment. The team showed some statistical improvement against top Big Ten opponents for most of the season before significant ...

Micah Banuelos is plenty familiar with the coaches he will play for at Purdue. Here's what to know about an offensive line being rebuilt:

Gibson spent the past two seasons at Texas, where as a true freshman in 2024, he played all 15 games for the Longhorns during their run to the College Football Playoff semifinals. Prior to Gibson announcing he'll transfer to Purdue, Antonio Harris was the lone running back on Purdue's roster with college game experience.

Nebraska Cornhuskers (20/25) vs. Purdue Boilermakers Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, 2 p.m. (CT) Lincoln, Nebraska (Pinnacle Bank Arena) Tickets: Huskers.com/Tickets TV/Live Stream: Nebraska Public Media/B1G+ (Larry Punteney,

Purdue football has added junior college All-American defensive lineman Jeremy Lewis Jr. to its 2026 signing class. The Boilermakers are seeking to replace outgoing defensive linemen CJ Nunnally IV, Jamarrion Harkless, and Demeco Kennedy.