Coach: Jeff Brohm
2017 record: 7-6
Projected 2018 record: 8-4
Circle the date: Oct. 20 vs. Ohio State
Bowl trip: Pinstripe
Why No. 43: The basketball has always been good in West Lafayette, but Brohm has them talking football. An inspired hire, the one-time Illinois assistant led the Boilers to a bowl in his first season. Now, the school wants more. And will likely get it. Brohm has a nice problem: Too many good quarterbacks. David Blough is back and would normally be a lock to start.