Coach: Jim Colletto.
Record with team: 8-14.
Last year: 4-7, tied for sixth.
Returning starters: Seven on offense, seven on defense, one kicker.
Players to watch: DBs Jimmy Young and Pat Johnson, WRs Jermaine Ross and Jeff Hill, TB Arlee Connors.
Top newcomer: OL Damon Lewis.
Bill Jauss’ outlook: The Boilermakers are experienced and good at the skill positions, especially running backs and receivers. They are younger and not as proven in the offensive and defensive lines. This usually adds up to a losing season. The key will be how much help Chris Sedoris and Elvin Caldwell get on the offensive line, where a massive newcomer, 340-pound Damon Lewis, could provide a big plus.
’92 results
Purdue 41, California 14
Toledo 33, Purdue 29
Notre Dame 48, Purdue 0
Northwestern 28, Purdue 14
Purdue 24, Minnesota 20
Wisconsin 19, Purdue 16
Purdue 27, Iowa 16
Michigan 24, Purdue 17
Illinois 20, Purdue 17
Michigan State 35, Purdue 13
Purdue 13, Indiana 10
