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The Boilermakers aren't that far removed from adding a chain link to the Old Oaken Bucket, but how far are they from doing so again? Insiders Nathan Baird and Sam King discuss Friday's game and more.
What challenges await Purdue basketball at the Baha Mar Championships this week? We take a closer look at Thursday's opponent, Memphis, and discuss other news and notes around the Boilermakers.
What does 7-1 center Sinan Huan add as the fourth member of Purdue basketball's signing class? What will the third installment of the Alabama trilogy tell us about the Boilermakers?
The Boilermakers are 2-0, but it wasn't pretty. Plus, the latest on what is keeping Trey Kaufman-Renn out of games. Read Nathan Baird: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2025/11/07/purdue-basketball-score-today-oakland-braden-smith-stats-likes-dislikes/87018806007/ Read Sam King: https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/basketball/2025/11/07/purdue-basketball-score-result-oakland-boilermakers/87044091007/
Purdue basketball is the nation's preseason No. 1 team and the betting favorite to win the national championship. But what threats could keep the Boilermakers from reaching that goal?
The Boilermakers beat an in-state opponent, but the manner in which they did it brought a few surprises. Trey Kaufman-Renn was injured and did not play, neither did a freshman. Here's what we learned from Game 1.
Nathan and Sam share their second thoughts from Purdue basketball's exhibition win over UIndy, including a closer look at Omer Mayer and Jack Benter. Also, should football turn to the future over the final four games?
Does Purdue football have to win Saturday against Rutgers to claim any sort of progress this season? Also, what are we most looking forward to seeing at Friday night's exhibition basketball game at Kentucky?
Who is Purdue football's midseason MVP? What are the top things we want to see at Saturday's basketball Fan Day? Also, we preview Thursday's volleyball match vs. IU in Indy.
Is Purdue football primed to break its losing streak at Minnesota on Saturday? Also, we check in on Boilermaker men's and women's basketball from Big Ten media day.
What is Purdue basketball getting in new commit Rivers Knight? Also, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner joins to discuss Saturday's battle for the Purdue Cannon.
Purdue men's basketball held its first official practice Wednesday. What did we see and hear from the Boilermakers as they prepare for a highly anticipated season?
It was another lengthy game day as Purdue football dropped a second straight game, losing to Notre Dame. Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Sam King break down what we learned about the Boilermakers.
Has Purdue football progressed to the point where it can win at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday? Also, how will Boilermaker basketball handle lineups this season?
The Boilermakers lost 33-17 to USC, Barry Odom's first loss leading Purdue. Insiders Nathan Baird and Sam King detail the highs and lows of a long day at Ross-Ade Stadium, two crazy touchdown plays and more.
Is Purdue football ready for Big Ten success, or will Saturday's game against USC be a wake-up call? We discuss the matchup with CBS analyst and former Boilermaker quarterback Gary Danielson.
The Boilermakers doubled their win total from last season, and established an identity under first-year coach Barry Odom in doing so. Insiders Nathan Baird and Sam King react after the win.
How many games will Purdue football win in 2025? Who are the X factors for the season opener against Ball State? Nathan Baird and Sam King delve into the details.
Nathan Baird and Sam King look over their projected two-deep for Purdue football and assess how strong each position group looks as camp draws to a close.
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