It is Barry Odom's belief roster makeup dictates what system best suits the team. But as Odom and his eventual coaching staff constructs their own roster, they'll be doing so looking for players who fit the schemes they want to run.

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 school released Tuesday.