WEST LAFAYETTE − Mo Omonode was overlooked in the high school recruiting process until a Big Ten program down the street from his high school gave him an opportunity.
The former West Lafayette standout became a staple of Purdue football‘s defensive line the past three seasons, playing in 33 games.
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He’ll finish his career in the Big Ten, just with the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Omonode entered the transfer portal last week after missing the spring season with a back injury. On Tuesday, he announced his new home.
More: Purdue football spring transfer portal tracker: Who’s in, who’s out for 2025 Boilers
After 6.5 tackles for loss and 3 sacks with the Boilermakers, Omonode is the second former Purdue player to transfer to another Big Ten school during the spring period, joining long snapper Nick Levy, who committed to Wisconsin over the weekend.
Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking.
Purdue Boilermakers defensive lineman Mo Omonode (92) takes off his helmet Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, during Purdue football practice at Bimel Outdoor Practice Complex in West Lafayette, Ind.
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