UNLV, Barry Odom and Purdue

Hill: Barry Odom was always going to leave UNLV. But for Purdue?
Barry Odom was always here for a good time, not a long time. There should have never been any delusions about that among a fan base that was teased into finally believing in the UNLV football program’s relevance after years of being an afterthought locally and a speck of dirt in the wind nationally.
Safety becomes latest Purdue football signee from Barry Odom's UNLV recruiting class
Barry Odom added to Purdue's roster, getting a fourth member of UNLV's 2025 recruiting class to sign with Purdue since his hiring.
Barry Odom Pens Farewell Message to UNLV
New Purdue coach Barry Odom penned a thoughtful farewell message to UNLV. He spent two seasons with the Rebels before taking the job with the Boilermakers.
Barry Odom’s departure has yet to cause mass exodus at UNLV
UNLV football players didn’t immediately announce plans to enter the transfer portal, which opened Monday, one day after coach Barry Odom left for Purdue.
How much Purdue paid to buy out Barry Odom's UNLV contract
After going 9-5 in 2023, Barry Odom's first season as UNLV coach, he renegotiated a contract that went into effect Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2028.
Barry Odom Flips 2 UNLV Commits to Purdue, Including His Son
New Purdue coach Barry Odom has already flipped two 2025 UNLV recruits, one of which is his son, three-star quarterback Garyt Odom.
Purdue hires UNLV’s Barry Odom as its next football coach
The Purdue Boilermakers have hired UNLV coach Barry Odom as their next football coach. Athletic director Mike Bobinski made the announcement Sunday.
Football coach Barry Odom leaving UNLV for Purdue
After turning around the UNLV football program and leading the Scarlet and Gray to new heights in his two years on the job, Barry Odom is leaving to become the head coach at Purdue
Graney: UNLV never had a chance to keep Barry Odom
The Rebels weren’t going to win a bidding war with Purdue for coach Barry Odom, who left the UNLV program in far better shape than he found it two years ago.
Purdue hires Barry Odom, who led UNLV to the last 2 Mountain West title games, as its football coach
Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski announced Sunday he hired the 48-year-old Odom to replace Ryan Walters, who was fired last week after compiling a 5-19 record in two seasons in West Lafayette, Ind.
What Purdue football's Barry Odom earns for bowl bid, Big Ten and national championships
The Boilermakers' new coach could earn from $112,500 for reaching a bowl up to $600,000 for winning the national championship.
Barry Odom begins Purdue career with larger NIL budget and questions about payment dispute at UNLV
There are other complications, too. Purdue signed only six recruits on the first day of the early signing period and has 21 ...
Purdue hires Barry Odom: UNLV coach takes same role with Boilermakers after guiding Rebels to MWC title game
Purdue has hired UNLV's Barry Odom, sources confirmed to CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello. Odom led the Rebels to 19 wins over ...
Source: ESPN analyst Dan Mullen agrees to be UNLV head coach
Dan Mullen, who had a 103-61 record over 13 seasons at Florida and Mississippi State, agreed to a five-year deal to be the ...
Tipsheet: Barry Odom oozes confidence as he tackles Purdue challenge
Former Missouri coach Barry Odom channeled his inner Jerry Reed while discussing his challenge ahead with Purdue football.
Dan Mullen in talks to take UNLV job: Former Florida, Mississippi State coach enticed by NIL commitment
The former Florida and Mississippi State coach has been out of coaching for the last three seasons, but an increased NIL ...