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Purdue AD criticizes Indiana after CFP title win

Purdue's new athletic director Tommy McClelland questioned Indiana's commitment to winning after the Hoosiers claimed the CFP national championship.

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Purdue's new athletic director criticized Indiana's championship focus following the Hoosiers' CFP title win. The remarks were made during his introductory press conference.

Purdue's new athletic director Tommy McClelland criticized Indiana's championship focus during his introductory press conference.2,1 McClelland said, "we are here to win championships. If you don't want to win championships, go to Indiana."2 Indiana won the CFP national championship in January 2026.2,1

The remarks were made despite Indiana's recent football success.3,1

“"we are here to win championships. If you don't want to win championships, go to Indiana."”
Tommy McClelland, Purdue athletic director2

Why it matters

  • The Big Ten is a Division I collegiate athletic conference with 18 member institutions, including Purdue and Indiana.2

  • The College Football Playoff (CFP) national championship is the final game of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision season, determining the national champion.2

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