The Boilermakers have won just one game this season and are in danger of missing a bowl game for the second straight year. Walters is in his first season as head coach, and there are already questions about his future.

Walters was hired away from Illinois, where he was the defensive coordinator for three seasons. He was considered one of the top up-and-coming coaches in the country, and Purdue was hoping he could turn around the program.

However, the Boilermakers have struggled under Walters. They have been outscored by an average of 21 points per game and have allowed 30 or more points in every game this season.

Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski has said that he is "evaluating" Walters' job status. Walters is likely to get another year to prove himself, but he needs to show significant improvement next season.

Purdue's struggles are not all Walters' fault. The Boilermakers have been hit hard by injuries, and they have not had a consistent quarterback all season.

However, there are other concerns for the program. Purdue has not had a winning season since 2011, and the fan base is starting to lose patience.

The Boilermakers need to find a way to turn things around soon, or they could be facing a long rebuild.

Purdue will finish the season with games against Northwestern, Indiana, and Michigan State. The Boilermakers need to win at least two of those games to have a chance at a bowl game.

Walters' job status will likely be decided after the season. If Purdue fails to make a bowl game, he could be fired.

However, even if Walters is retained, the Boilermakers have a lot of work to do. They need to improve their quarterback play, get healthy, and find a way to generate more offense.

If they can do that, Purdue could be a contender in the Big Ten West next season. But if they don't, the future of the program could be in jeopardy.

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