This marked the first time since 1993 that Purdue finished with the worst record in the Big Ten in back-to-back seasons.

[2] Ian MacDougall transferred from Wabash College to pursue his master's degree and placekick.

[8] Quarterback Erich Berzinskas and wide receiver Aloyis Gray transferred to Arizona Western College.

[14] Kicker Austin McGehee enrolled at Purdue, but transferred in late July to Arkansas State.

[15] Also in late July, Darrell Hazell announced that Juan Jenkins would not likely make it to campus due to academic issues.