After a rough road trip to Oregon State dropped Purdue to 1-2, we reassessed the preseason conventional wisdom around the Boilermakers. Also, what did we learn from men’s basketball’s official opening day of practice?Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

How have our expectations of Purdue football changed since the Notre Dame debacle. Is Saturday’s game at Oregon State a must-win for a successful season? Nathan Baird and Sam King discuss a potentially pivotal football week and look ahead to the start of men’s basketball practice.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

What would a Purdue victory over Notre Dame mean on Saturday? Nathan Baird and Sam King discuss key matchups and the importance of the rivalry. South Bend Tribune’s Mike Berardino joins to discuss the state of the Fighting Iris coming off their upset loss to Northern Illinois.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

What performances from Purdue’s season-opening rout of Indiana State have legs? Which ones should fans pump the brakes on and wait for more information? Nathan Baird and Sam King break down key elements during an idle week before the Boilermakers face Notre Dame.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Purdue opens the 2024 season against Indiana State on Saturday. IndyStar’s Nathan Baird and Journal & Courier’s Sam King discuss why the Boilermakers will be without some key players, and why it helps them in the long run. They also name the players they are most eager to watch make their season debuts, and give their score prediction for the game.…

Breakout seasons? Big upsets? Nathan Baird and Sam King make their bold, bolder and boldest predictions about the Boilermakers for 2024.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

With Purdue football preseason camp crossing the halfway point this week, is the starting lineup set, or are position battles still playing out?Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Boilers Xtra: What happened between Purdue basketball and Kanon Catchings? by Journal & Courier Purdue insidersAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

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Purdue beat reporter Sam King discusses Matt Painter’s contract and why fans who want him let go are overreacting.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Purdue No. 1 again, officiating and Big Ten road ahead by Journal & Courier Purdue insidersAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

J&C reporter Sam King on Purdue’s win at Ohio State.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

J&C reporter Sam King on Purdue football transfers, Citrus Bowl and the top-ranked men’s basketball team.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

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Michigan beat Purdue 43-22 in Saturday's Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis. What went wrong, what went right and what's next for the Boilermakers, who await a bowl bid SundayAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers pulled away late to knock off Florida State in the Big Ten/ACC ChallengeAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers make their first appearance in the Big Ten championship game Saturday against Michigan. Andrew Kahn from Mlive.com helps break down the WolverinesAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers made a national statement with victories over West Virginia, Gonzaga and Duke to win the Phil Knight Legacy in Portland. The football team beats Indiana to win the Big Ten West and what can we expect in the conference championship game against MichiganAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The 24th-ranked Boilermakers surprised sixth-ranked Gonzaga at the Phil Knight Legacy in Portland, Ore., and now play Duke in Sunday's championship gameAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Purdue led to start to finish against West Virginia at the Phil Knight Legacy in Oregon now takes on Gonzaga in the semifinalsAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Zach Osterman from the Indianapolis Star joins the podcast to break down Indiana ahead of the Old Oaken Bucket battleAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers played another close game - no surprise - but how does it impact the Big Ten West race and what needs to happen for coach Jeff Brohm's team to reach IndianapolisAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Alex Cervantes joins the BOILERSXtra Podcast to discuss what's gone wrong with Northwestern and how the Wildcats can bounce back in 2023Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers improved to 3-0 with a come-from-behind 75-70 victory over Marquette on Tuesday at Mackey ArenaAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Purdue lost control of its path to the Big Ten West title with the loss to Iowa but regained its position with Saturday's win at Illinois. The Boilermakers can gain at least a share of the championship with wins against Northwestern and Indiana but will need help to reach the conference title game.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers made just 2 of 19 from 3-point range but still managed to knock off Austin Peay 63-44 on Friday at Mackey ArenaAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Scott Richey from the Champaign News-Gazette joins the podcast to offer insights about Illinois, which hosts Purdue on SaturdayAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The two starting freshmen - Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer - looked solid and the Boilermakers rolled to an 84-53 victory over Milwaukee after a sluggish shooting start.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Hawkeyes pounded the Boilermakers on Saturday but with the loss by Illinois, the Big Ten West remains a possibility heading into the final three weeks.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers easily handled Truman State in Wednesday's exhibition victory. What stood out and what does it mean once the regular season starts?Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

John Steppe from the Cedar Rapids Gazette joins the BoilersXTRA Podcast to break down Iowa and the issues surrounding the offense this season.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

It was the same song and dance for the Boilermakers against the Badgers, who ran the ball effectively and continue to play stingy defense in this series. Purdue committed three turnovers, leading to 14 points and injuries are starting to mount in the secondaryAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Purdue looks to break a 15-game losing streak to the Badgers on Saturday and Jeff Potrykus from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal takes a look at why Paul Chryst was fired and the state of the programAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers won their fourth straight game, defeating Nebraska 43-37 on Saturday night at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue remains tied with Illinois atop the Big Ten West division.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers look for their fourth straight victory Saturday when Nebraska visits Ross-Ade StadiumAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers won their second straight road game - and third overall - and hit the halfway mark of the season in the middle of the Big Ten West race. How Purdue knocked Maryland and what's nextAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

George Gerbo who covers Maryland football and basketball for the Washington Times joins the Podcast to break down the Terrapins heading into Saturday's matchup against Purdue. Follow George @Gerbo3 on TwitterAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers pulled off a shocker Saturday knocking off No. 21 Minnesota to create a logjam atop the Big Ten West.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Randy Johnson from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune joins the BoilersXTRA Podcast to break down Saturday's game and discuss the Gophers' 4-0 startAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers played another close game against an FBS program, holding off Florida Atlantic 28-26 at Ross-Ade Stadium. What went right, what went wrong and what's nextAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Purdue's starting quarterback is a game-time decision against Florida Atlantic. Austin Burton would start if Aidan O'Connell can't go.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers look to bounce back after last week's tough loss to Syracuse when Florida Atlantic visits Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday. Mike Weinberger from the Palm Beach Post joins the Podcast to break down the OwlsAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Purdue's quest to win a key road game was marred by penalties and mistakes as the Boilermakers fell to Syracuse 32-29 on SaturdayAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Emily Leiker from Syracuse.com joins us to break down Syracuse and the buzz around the program heading into Saturday's matchup against the BoilermakersAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

The Boilermakers were superior in beating Indiana State but bigger challenges await and they'll move on without defensive star Jalen Graham who is out with an injury.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Todd Golden from the Terre Haute Tribune Star joins the podcast to preview Indiana State, which visits Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday to face the BoilermakersAv Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Purdue has a chance to gain a statement win Thursday night but couldn't deliver the knockout punch in the fourth quarter and lost its 10th straight Penn State.Av Journal & Courier Purdue insiders