Barry Stephen Odom (born November 26, 1976) is an American football coach and former linebacker who is the head football coach at Purdue University. He previously served as the head coach at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas from 2023 to 2024, and the University of Missouri from 2016 to 2019.

Odom, 48, became the 38th head coach in the history of Purdue Football, coming to West Lafayette following what could be considered the most impressive gridiron campaign in UNLV’s school history.

Odom, 48, became the 38th head coach in the history of Purdue Football, coming to West Lafayette following what could be considered the most impressive gridiron campaign in UNLV’s school history.

5 days ago · When Barry Odom was introduced as Purdue's next head football coach back in December, University president Dr. Mung Chiang proclaimed that the school was prepared to "invest more than ever before ...

Dec 8, 2024 · Guiding one of the greatest resurgences in college football over the past two seasons, Barry Odom has been named the new head football coach of the Purdue Boilermakers, as announced by executive vice president and director of athletics Mike Bobinski on Sunday.

4 days ago · Among the 29 transfers Barry Odom signed in his first weeks with Purdue, seven came from his former UNLV team. Odom said the former UNLV players are already preparing their Boilermaker teammates ...

Dec 10, 2024 · Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski promised to give new coach Barry Odom everything he needed to revive the Boilermakers program. Increasing the NIL budget is a solid start. Odom knows what’s coming next — the questions.

Dec 8, 2024 · The Boilermakers are reportedly moving forward with Barry Odom, the former head coach at Missouri and UNLV. Yahoo's Ross Dellenger first reported Purdue and Odom are working to finalize an...

Dec 10, 2024 · New Purdue football coach Barry Odom will soon be paid more than any Boilermakers coach before him. Odom agreed to a six-year deal worth at least $39 million, per a summary of key elements the ...

3 days ago · ODOM ADDS FUEL TO PURDUE-IU: Did Barry Odom pour a little more fuel on the Purdue-Indiana football rivalry? During a press conference on Wednesday, he referred to the Hoosiers as "the opponent in ...