They played their home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana and competed in the Big Ten Conference.

The offense will be led by Robert Marve, the highly rated transfer from Miami (FL), who was named the starting quarterback.

The receiving core returns its 2009 leader in receptions, yards and touchdowns, Keith Smith, as well as Antavian Edison who saw significant playing time during the 2009 season as a true freshman.

The linebacking group returns all three starters from a season ago, which includes Dwayne Beckford and Joe Holland.

Band Day and Family Day Homecoming and 2001 Rose Bowl Throwback Game Roster Last update: October 23, 2017 Freshman Quarterback, Rob Henry, became the first ever player lead the Boilermakers in rushing and passing yards in the same season.