In 2014, Purdue compiled a 3–9 record, 1–7 in Big Ten play, to finish in last place in the West Division.

On January 20, 2015, wide receivers coach Kevin Sherman left the program for the same position at Pittsburgh.

The Boilermakers will host Big Ten foes Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Nebraska and will travel to Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern, and Wisconsin.

Purdue traveled to Huntington, West Virginia to face Marshall of the Conference USA on September 6.

The radio announcers were Tim Newton with play-by-play, Pete Quinn with color commentary, and Kelly Kitchel with sideline reports.