Purdue Boilermakers
75
73
OFF
74
DEF
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Matchup
Big Ten2-10 (2025)#55 Recruiting48% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 15
    75
    Ryan BrowneRS JR
    Starter
  2. 1
    56
    Evans ChubaRS SO/TR
  3. 18
    50
    Bennett MeredithRS SR/TR
RB
  1. 2
    76
    Fame IjeboiRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    65
    Jerrick GibsonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 22
    56
    Antonio HarrisJR
WR-X
  1. 3
    74
    Xavier TownsendRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 0
    63
    Jaylan HornsbyRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 9
    63
    Jalil HallRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 17
    77
    Bisi OwensRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    62
    Corey SmithJR/TR
  3. 5
    47
    Chauncey MagwoodRS SR/TR
SLOT
  1. 19
    80
    Asaad WaseemRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 10
    62
    Jesse WatsonRS SO
  3. 8
    50
    De'Nylon MorrissetteRS SR/TR
TE
  1. 81
    64
    George BurhennRS JR
    Starter
  2. 16
    64
    Kylan FoxJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 85
    47
    Luca PuccinelliRS SO/TR
LT
  1. 79
    62
    Joey TanonaRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 72
    56
    Jude McCoskeySR/TR
  3. 55
    50
    Marc Nave Jr.RS SO/TR
LG
  1. 59
    80
    Micah BanuelosRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 51
    56
    Mason VicariJR/TR
  3. 70
    56
    Max ParrottRS SO
C
  1. 50
    79
    Boaz StanleyRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 73
    74
    Makai SainaRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 56
    62
    Marques EasleyRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 76
    54
    Ethan TrentRS JR
RT
  1. 68
    74
    Nuku MafiRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 77
    73
    Jatavius ShiversRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #79 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -6.1 → -5.4 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 60th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #55 national

16%

Returning production: 48%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

30 adds in two-deep · avg 71 OVR · top add: M. Clark (NB, 81, from Florida International)

Camp battles to watch2
Coach PurdueTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Purdue?

Purdue Boilermakers starting lineup

Ryan Browne is the projected starting quarterback for Purdue as of August 17, 2026. Evans Chuba is listed second.

Purdue also projects Fame Ijeboi at running back, Xavier Townsend at wide receiver and George Burhenn at tight end.

The full Purdue Boilermakers two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Ryan Browne · QBFame Ijeboi · RBXavier Townsend · WR-XGeorge Burhenn · TE

Common questions

Who is Purdue's starting quarterback?
Ryan Browne is the projected starting quarterback for Purdue as of August 17, 2026. Evans Chuba is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Purdue?
Fame Ijeboi is the projected starter at running back for Purdue, with Jerrick Gibson listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Purdue?
Xavier Townsend is the projected starter at wide receiver for Purdue, with Jaylan Hornsby listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Purdue?
George Burhenn is the projected starter at tight end for Purdue, with Kylan Fox listed second.
When was the Purdue Boilermakers depth chart last updated?
The Purdue Boilermakers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Purdue's record last season?
Purdue Boilermakers finished 2-10 (0-9 in Big Ten play).