The latest in Purdue sports headlines for the first week in August. Purdue Tweets/videoCongratulations to legendary Boilermaker Drew Brees (BS industrial management ’01, DBA hon. ’26), who will be enshrined as a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer this weekend. 🏈 pic.twitter.com/O4IyTEXMLt — Purdue University (@LifeAtPurdue) August 4, 2026The Purdue Boilermakers have, reportedly, zeroed in on its next athletic director. @jakequery and @TomDienhart1 discussed the challenge ahead for Tommy McClelland, if he is hired to be Purdue's next athletic director.