Just a short while after Purdue football announced its new quarterbacks coach, an exciting player emerged in the transfer portal. Former Arkansas quarterback Malachi Singleton has now committed to the Boilermakers and will have three more years of eligibility after spending two seasons with the Razorbacks. Singleton was highly regarded as a four-star prospect in the 2023 class, ranking 17th nationally among quarterbacks and reaching the finals of the Elite 11 prospect showcase.

Adding to the Quarterback Room

Earlier this week, Purdue announced Josh Henson as the offensive coordinator. And on Thursday, they brought in Darin Hinshaw as Barry Odom's first quarterbacks coach. Singleton joins redshirt sophomore Bennett Meredith in the Purdue quarterback room. Redshirt freshman Ryan Browne and true freshman Marcos Davila had entered the transfer portal but were open to returning to the Boilermakers. Browne's commitment to North Carolina became public shortly after Singleton's commitment.

Impressive Game Performances

Singleton came off the bench and scored a rushing touchdown in Arkansas' upset of eventual playoff team Tennessee this season. Against another ranked team, Ole Miss, later in the season, he completed 11 of 14 passes for 207 yards and rushed for 44 yards and another touchdown in a 66 - 31 loss. Prior to the game against then No. 4 Tennessee on Oct. 6, Singleton had played in only two games and taken only three snaps in SEC competition. But when he subbed in for injured starter Taylen Green, he led a four-play, 59 - yard go - ahead drive with an 11 - yard touchdown run. Arkansas coach Sam Pittman praised him after the game, saying, "The last two drives, he was phenomenal. He ran (the offense) very, very well and scored the touchdown to go ahead. He's been here a long time and hasn't gotten to play. To go in there and score the winning touchdown — with the help of 10 other guys — has to be really fulfilling for him."

Opportunity at Purdue

Singleton will now have the chance to play significantly more in the years ahead at Purdue. With his experience against high - level opponents and his potential, he brings a new dimension to the team. He has shown that he can perform well in crucial situations and is ready to make an impact on the field. The addition of Singleton adds depth and competition to the quarterback position, which is crucial for the team's success. Purdue fans are excited to see what he can bring to the table in the coming seasons.