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What Rivers Knight commitment means, previewing Purdue football vs Illinois

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.

10-01
38:49

BoilersXTRA: Purdue men's basketball officially opens practice

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?

09-24
34:41

Purdue football shows how far it has to go, defensively, in loss to Notre Dame

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.

09-21
18:40

BoilersXTRA: Purdue basketball lineups, Notre Dame football preview

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?

09-17
53:07

3-hour weather delay, whacky touchdowns and Purdue football shows promise?

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.

09-14
24:05

BoilersXTRA: Purdue vs. USC preview with Gary Danielson

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.

09-11
42:56

BoilersXTRA: Purdue football finds its identity against Southern Illinois

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.

09-07
17:58

BoilersXTRA: Purdue football preseason predictions

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.

08-27
53:45

BoilersXTRA: Which position groups lead Purdue football into season

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.

08-20
01:08:05

BoilersXTRA: Drafting the ultimate Matt Painter era team

Is Purdue football nearing a starting quarterback decision? Nathan and Sam discuss before comparing how they would build a starting five of Matt Painter-era players.

08-12
59:01

BoilersXTRA: Purdue preseason camp first impressions

Nathan Baird and Sam King run down the two-deeps on both sides of the ball, what they’ve seen from the quarterbacks and which players jumped out the first two days.

08-02
57:56

BoilersXTRA: Purdue football ready to win at Big Ten media days

Purdue coach Barry Odom and players Devin Mockobee, CJ Madden and Tony Grimes made the rounds on the final day of Big Ten media days in Las Vegas. Nathan Baird and Sam King discuss what they learned with training camp opening in one week.

07-25
24:29

BoilersXTRA: Purdue football roster reshaped by spring portal

True to Barry Odom's prediction, Purdue football has overhauled its roster via the spring transfer portal window. Who were the biggest losses, the biggest additions, and where do the Boilermakers need to add more talent?

04-23
49:46

BoilersXTRA: What Omer Mayer s commitment means for Purdue basketball

Purdue basketball continued to win the offseason with the addition of Israeli guard Omer Mayer. What the Euroleague player brings to the 2025-26 lineup, and to the program beyond that.

04-16
31:31

BoilersXTRA: Purdue spring football position-by-position breakdown

Now that Purdue football’s spring practices are over and transfer portal window will soon be open, we take a position-by-position look at the Boilermakers’ depth chart.

04-15
46:42

BoilersXTRA: Oscar Cluff commits, while other Boilers leave

What does Oscar Cluff bring to Purdue's mix next season? What else could the Boilermakers add? Also, we try to put this season -- and it's finish -- in perspective.

04-02
50:27

BoilersXTRA: Purdue faces Houston in the Sweet Sixteen

The 4 seed Boilermakers face 1 seed Houston with a chance to make their third Elite Eight trip in the last six tournaments. We break down where the Cougars present the biggest challenges.

03-28
26:03

BoilersXTRA: Purdue preps for High Point in NCAA tournament

Purdue and High Point held their NCAA tournament interview sessions and open practices in Providence on Thursday. What did we learn ahead of the Boilermakers’ opening-round game?

03-20
18:51

BoilersXTRA: How important is Big Ten tournament for Purdue?

Is this week’s Big Ten tournament more important for Purdue men’s basketball than it has been in years past? The Boilermakers might not be able to change their NCAA tournament seed much. But should that actually be only a secondary goal this week in Indy?

03-12
33:46

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