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Boilermakers Fire Kane Again: Same Job, Second Firing
9 Nov
Summary
- Kevin Kane was fired as Purdue's defensive coordinator for the second time.
- The team's defense ranks 123rd nationally, allowing 415.4 yards per game.
- Kane is owed $1.14 million in remaining salary after his dismissal.
Purdue University dismissed defensive coordinator Kevin Kane on Sunday, November 8, 2026, for the second time in two years. This decision follows the Boilermakers' 34-29 loss to Maryland on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The team currently holds a 3-6 overall record and a 2-4 record in Big Ten play during head coach Barry Odom's second season.
Under Kane's leadership, Purdue's defense has performed poorly, ranking 123rd out of 138 FBS programs. The unit allows 415.4 yards per game, 6.80 yards per play, and has surrendered 37 touchdowns in nine games. Specific defensive metrics show the team is 128th in red zone defense, 99th in rushing defense, and 126th in passing yards allowed.
Kane, 42, previously served as defensive coordinator under coach Ryan Walters, who was fired in December 2024. Kane then moved to Minnesota before being rehired by Odom this season. Following his dismissal, Kane is owed $141,667 for the remainder of the current season and $1 million for the upcoming season.
