Fordham Rams football team in training in New York

Coach Jimmy Crowley enters his sixth year with the Maroon team, which boasts a fast and strong squad. They face the challenge of matching last year's unbeaten record, only tied by Pittsburgh. The team employs a fencing football style to enhance their offensive strategies. Despite losing key players, new members aim to uphold the legacy of Fordham's famous seven blocks of granite. The team is set to face formidable opponents like Purdue, Oregon, and St. Mary's, with hopes of maintaining their competitive edge.

What is the significance of the 'seven blocks of granite' in the context of the text?

Which teams are mentioned as opponents that the current squad will face?