New Big Ten AD Under Fire for Taking Shot at Indiana
Summary
Purdue’s new athletic director, Tommy McClelland, said recruits should go to Purdue if they want to win championships and told them to go to Indiana if they don’t. This comment surprised many because Indiana’s football team has recently been very successful, winning a national championship in 2025 and beating Purdue badly in recent games.Key Facts
- Tommy McClelland became Purdue’s new athletic director.
- At his first news conference, he said recruits should come to Purdue to win championships.
- He added if recruits don’t want to win championships, they should go to Indiana.
- Indiana won the College Football Playoff national championship in 2025 with a 16-0 record.
- Indiana beat Purdue 66-0 in 2024 and 56-3 in 2025 in football games.
- Fans criticized McClelland’s comments online, pointing out Indiana’s recent success.
- Purdue and Indiana will play again on November 28, with the comment likely motivating Indiana players.
- Historically, Purdue leads in football series wins, while Indiana has won five national basketball championships.
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