Purdue University has dismissed Kevin Kane from his position as football defensive coordinator, according to a report from the Lafayette Journal & Courier and IndyStar on Sunday.
The move comes during the 2026 college football season. Kane had served as the Boilermakers' defensive coordinator since 2023 under head coach Ryan Walters.
No official reason for the dismissal was immediately provided by the university. Purdue's defense has struggled statistically this season, ranking near the bottom of the Big Ten Conference in several key categories.
The program has not yet announced a replacement or interim arrangement for the defensive coordinator role.
