Head coach Barry Odom is preparing the best he can for what’s expected to be a difficult season for the Purdue Boilermakers.

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Scherer was UNLV's defensive coordinator each of the last two seasons while Odom was the head coach. In 2024, the Rebels had a top-30 scoring defense, allowing just 21.3 points per game.

Odom found instant success in Las Vegas, leading the Rebels to back-to-back Mountain West Championship Game appearances in 2023 and 2024. This past season, he guided UNLV to a 10-win season.

With experience and additions everywhere, the UCLA Bruins are hopeful for a college football national championship, and want to begin 2-0 a win over UNLV.

New Purdue coach Barry Odom has already flipped two 2025 UNLV recruits, one of which is his son, three-star quarterback Garyt Odom.

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UNLV head football coach Barry Odom walks off the field with his team to get ready for their season opener against Bryant at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Las Vegas.

New UNLV football coach Barry Odom, including from left, son JT, son Garyt, daughter Anna and wife Tia, arrive at a news conference at Richard Tam Alumni Hall in Las Vegas Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.

UNLV signed football coach Barry Odom to a new contract that takes him to the 2018 season, Friday, April 12, 2024. The Rebels went 9-5 last season, their most victories since 1984.

UNLV head coach Barry Odom calls to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Las Vegas. Credit: AP/David Becker By The Associated ...