Purdue University has dismissed Kevin Kane from his position as football defensive coordinator, according to a report by Sam King of the Lafayette Journal & Courier and IndyStar on November 8, 2026.
The move comes as the Boilermakers look to reshape their defensive staff. Kane had served as defensive coordinator since 2023 after joining the program as a linebackers coach in 2022.
No immediate replacement has been announced. Purdue finished the 2026 season with a defensive unit that ranked in the lower half of the Big Ten Conference in several statistical categories.
