Jeff Brohm meets with reporters ahead of Purdue's opener vs. Oregon State

When Purdue hosts Oregon State on Saturday night it’ll mark the first meeting of the two teams since a 1967 showdown that saw the Beavers prevail 22-14, denying the Boilermakers what could have been a shot at a national championship.

The season opener will have no impact on any national championships, but the game is important for Purdue and head coach Jeff Brohm to get off to a good start in hopes of producing a turnaround season in West Lafayette.

Brohm took to the podium Monday morning to meet with the media. He discussed some of his concerns, gave an injury update and announced that the team would name captains later in the week.

Here is some of what he had to say.

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#Purdue is expecting a near sellout for its Saturday night opener vs. Oregon State.

— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 30, 2021

Brohm is happy to have Sampson James. Getting him ready to play for #Purdue. Still working to get him out there.

— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 30, 2021

Sounds like S Marvin Grant and CB Jamari Brown will be ready to go Saturday. Each has dealt with injury. Look for Grant to start for #Purdue, per Brohm.

— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 30, 2021

Brohm says vaccination rate is 95 percent or above for #Purdue.

— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 30, 2021

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Brohm: Safety Marvin Grant good to go for the opener. Missed early parts of camp (upper leg).
CB Jamari Brown (Kentucky transfer) also ready to go. Part of the rotation with Mackey and Trice

— mike carmin (@mike_carmin) August 30, 2021