Purdue has its new head man after Jeff Brohm took over his alma mater in Louisville. The Boilermakers hired former Illinois DC Ryan Walters as the new head coach.

Walters made an immediate impact with the team, giving RB Devin Mockobee a scholarship after hearing that he was only a walk-on when Purdue played Illinois.

Mockobee, in the rivalry game against Illinois this past year, had 28 rushing attempts for 106 yards and one touchdown, along with 4 receptions for 26 yards.

Mockobee, on the season, carried the ball 182 times, rushing for 920 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Purdue finished with an 8-5 record overall and 6-4 in B1G Conference play. The Boilermakers won the B1G West but fell short against No. 2 Michigan 43-22 in the B1G Championship game.

On Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. ET on ABC, Purdue faces LSU in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Brian Brohm is the interim coach.