2012 Purdue Boilermakers football team

Preseason

In 2011, the Boilermakers became bowl eligible in their twelfth game, and played in the 2011 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl against Western Michigan, defeating the Broncos 37–32.

Purdue returns fifteen out of twenty-two starters—eight on offense and seven on defense. Purdue will be forced to replace captains Offensive tackle Dennis Kelly, linebacker Chris Carlino, as well as starters Defensive end Gerald Gooden Jr., Linebacker Joe Holland, Safety Albert Evans, Safety Logan Link Offensive tackle Nick Mondek, Kicker Carson Wiggs and Wide receiver Justin Siller, and key contributor Fullback Jared Crank. Several players left the Purdue program in 2012 for a variety of reasons. The most significant was Running back Reggie Pegram decided to transfer from the program following the bowl game. He ended up transferring to North Texas. Other's that left the program were running backs Doug Gentry and Devin Hill, kicker Ryan Ullrich and defensive tackle LaSalle Cooks.

Three Boilermakers were named to preseason watchlists. Raheem Mostert was named to the preseason Jet Award watch list, an award given to the top return specialist in the NCAA. Ricardo Allen was named to the preseason Jim Thorpe Award watchlist, an award given to the top defensive back in the NCAA. and Kawann Short was named to the preseason Lombardi Award watchlist, an award given to the top lineman in the NCAA. and Allen as well as Short have both been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award, which is given to the top defensive player in the NCAA.

Recruiting

Position key

Recruits

Schedule

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Game summaries

Vs. Eastern Kentucky

West Lafayette, IN

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To open the season, Purdue hosted the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. This game was the first ever meeting between the two teams. This was coach Danny Hope's first ever game against a team of which he was formerly the head coach.

Vs. Notre Dame

(Shillelagh Trophy) Notre Dame, IN

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Following its game against Eastern Kentucky, Purdue traveled to Notre Dame, IN and faced the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. In the previous meeting, Notre Dame won 38–10.

Vs. Eastern Michigan

West Lafayette, IN

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Following its game against Notre Dame, Purdue returned home to face the Eastern Michigan Eagles of the Mid-American Conference. In 1991, their most recent meeting, Purdue won 49–3.

Vs. Marshall

West Lafayette, IN

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Following its game against Eastern Michigan, Purdue stayed home to face the Marshall Thundering Herd of Conference USA. This was the first ever meeting between the two schools in a football game.

Vs. Michigan

West Lafayette, IN

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After its game against Marshall, Purdue hosted the visiting Michigan Wolverines to open Big Ten Conference play with an out of division game. In the previous meeting, Michigan defeated Purdue and won by a score of 36–14.

Vs. Wisconsin

West Lafayette, IN

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After its game against Michigan, Purdue hosted the Wisconsin Badgers to open up Leaders Division play. In the previous meeting, Wisconsin dominated Purdue and won by a score of 62–17.

Vs. Ohio State

Columbus, OH

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After its game against Wisconsin, Purdue traveled to Columbus to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. In the previous meeting, Purdue upset Ohio State by a score of 26-23 in overtime.

Vs. Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN

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After its game against Ohio State, Purdue traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota to play the Minnesota Golden Gophers. In the previous meeting, Purdue defeated Minnesota by a score of 45-17.

Vs. Penn State

West Lafayette, IN

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After its game against Minnesota, Purdue returned home to play the Penn State Nittany Lions. In last years meeting, Penn State defeated Purdue 23-18.

Vs. Iowa

Iowa City, IA

• Sources: ESPN

After its game against Penn State, Purdue travels to Iowa City, Iowa to play the Iowa Hawkeyes. In last years meeting, Iowa defeated Purdue by a score of 31-21.

Vs. Illinois

(Purdue Cannon) Champaign, IL

• Sources: ESPN

After its game against Iowa, Purdue traveled to Champaign, Illinois to play the Illinois Fighting Illini. In last years meeting, Purdue defeated Illinois by a score of 21-14.

Vs. Indiana

(Old Oaken Bucket) West Lafayette, IN

• Sources: ESPN

After its game against Illinois, Purdue returned home to play the Indiana Hoosiers in the "Battle for the Old Oaken Bucket". In last years meeting, Purdue defeated Indiana by a score of 33-25.

Vs. Oklahoma State

(Heart of Dallas Bowl) Dallas, TX

Roster

• Danny Hope
• Gary Nord (offensive coordinator / assistant head coach / quarterbacks)
• Tim Tibesar (defensive coordinator / linebackers coach)
• J. B. Gibboney (special teams coordinator)
• Cornell Jackson (running backs)
• Patrick Higgins (wide receivers)
• Shawn Clark (offensive line)
• Kevin Wolthausen (defensive line)
• Greg Burns (defensive backs)
• Don Landholm (outside linebackers)
• Kyle Smith (graduate assistant)
• Jules Montinar (graduate assistant)

References

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