Purdue is heading to the West Coast for its first road game of the 2024 season, playing Oregon State in Week 4. On Monday, the Boilermakers released their depth chart for the showdown against the Beavers.
Coach Ryan Walters and his team are hoping to bounce back after an embarrassing 66-7 loss to Notre Dame at Ross-Ade Stadium last week, the worst loss in program history. The Boilers are 1-1 on the season and can get back to the right side of the .500 mark with a win.
Here's a look at Purdue's depth chart for Saturday night's game against Oregon State at Reser Stadium in Corvallis.
As of right now, it appears that Purdue will be without wide receiver CJ Smith and defensive back Nyland Green for a third straight game. Neither player was listed on the depth chart for this weekend's game. Both suffered injuries in fall camp.
Originally, Walters was hopeful that both players would be available for last weekend's game against Notre Dame, but the healing process has taken a little longer than anticipated. There are no plans to rush either player back onto the field, as Walters doesn't want to risk further injury.
Tight end George Burhenn was also left off this week's depth chart. He also missed last week's game against the Fighting Irish.
Defensive backs Anthony Brown and Earl Kulp made their first appearance on the depth chart this week, replacing Derrick Rogers Jr. and Salim Turner Muhammad, respectively.
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