Purdue Boilermakers
2024 Season Results

Purdue Boilermakers — 2024 Season Review

The 2024 season saw the Purdue Boilermakers finish 1-11 overall under head coach Ryan Walters as a member of the Big Ten. The offense produced 189 total points (15.8 per game) while the defense surrendered 479 points (39.9 per game) over the course of 12 contests.

The highlight reel included a 49-0 victory at home against Indiana State Sycamores. These signature victories defined the trajectory of the Purdue Boilermakers's season and demonstrated the team's competitive resolve.

The setbacks included a narrow 49-50 defeat to Illinois Fighting Illini and a narrow 20-26 defeat to Northwestern Wildcats. Despite the losses, the coaching staff used each result as a teaching moment to develop the roster for the remainder of the schedule.

In Big Ten play, the Purdue Boilermakers compiled a 0-9 conference record across 9 league contests. Conference matchups tested the Purdue program's depth and preparation week after week throughout the 2024 schedule.

The Purdue Boilermakers finished 1-5 in home games and 0-6 away from home during the 2024 season. The split between home and road performance provided insight into the team's ability to handle different environments throughout the schedule.

The offense was particularly productive early in the campaign, scoring 142 points in the first half of the schedule before cooling to 47 in the latter portion. The defensive unit's ability to limit opponents to 39.9 points per game proved crucial in several of the season's tightest matchups.

Looking at the full body of work, the Purdue Boilermakers posted a 1-11 record in 2024, which underscored the need for roster development. Across 12 games, the team was challenged by opponents with a scoring margin of -24.2 points per game. These results provided a blueprint for improvement moving forward.