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NFL Draft recap, Big Ten football, Purdue basketball update, Kentucky Derby
May 04, 2022 23:38 - 46 minutes - 7.92 MBA look back at the NFL Draft. Should the Big Ten scrap divisions and go to eight games or will the league stay at nine (TV probably wants nine). Will the Boilermakers get a point guard out of the portal and the Run for the Roses is this weekend
Big Ten moves basketball tournaments to Minneapolis, Nijel Pack discussion
April 20, 2022 21:04 - 36 minutes - 6.32 MBWhy did the Big Ten move its basketball tournaments to Minneapolis? What happens if Purdue doesn't land Nijel Pack?
Wrapping up Purdue spring practice
April 10, 2022 02:36 - 19 minutes - 3.39 MBPurdue concluded spring practice Saturday with the annual game at Ross-Ade Stadium. What we learned from this year's practices and game.
How Saint Peter's ended Purdue's season
March 26, 2022 06:02 - 26 minutes - 4.59 MBThe defensive effort from Saint Peter's was too much for the Boilermakers on Friday in the Sweet 16 in Philadelphia. Plus, Purdue was haunted by turnovers once again
How Purdue beat Texas, Jaden Ivey the closer, what's next
March 21, 2022 07:08 - 19 minutes - 3.29 MBPurdue solved Chris Beard's defense, Jaden Ivey proved once again he's a closer and will the Boilermakers take care of Saint Peter's in the Sweet 16
Purdue takes care of Yale; Texas up next in NCAA tournament
March 19, 2022 05:55 - 9 minutes - 1.69 MBPurdue had its first blowout victory in more than a month but now faces one of the nation's top defensive teams in Texas in the second round of the NCAA tournament
Big Ten tournament championship vs. Iowa; NCAA tournament seeding
March 14, 2022 05:01 - 26 minutes - 4.49 MBPurdue was its own worst enemy Sunday, committing 17 turnovers and never gave itself a real chance to beat Iowa. The Boilermakers did close within one point (63-62) with 12 minutes to play.
Big Ten championship game, NCAA seed await Purdue
March 13, 2022 04:44 - 27 minutes - 4.76 MBThe Boilermakers will face Iowa in Sunday's Big Ten championship game but will the outcome impact the team's seeding in the NCAA tournament?
Purdue holds off Indiana, snaps losing streak
March 06, 2022 04:11 - 20 minutes - 3.47 MBCredit Purdue's seniors for stepping up and carrying the Boilermakers down the stretch in Saturday's win over Indiana. The play of Mason Gillis was also big. Up next: Big Ten tournament
Another last-second shot denies Purdue chance at Big Ten title
March 02, 2022 20:20 - 39 minutes - 6.76 MBFor the fourth time, the Boilermakers were beaten on a last-second 3-pointer. Granted, Indiana's winning basket came with 16.6 seconds but the impact was the same. What's next for Boilermakers after losing at Wisconsin.
Purdue self-destructs against Michigan State, falls out of Big Ten lead
February 27, 2022 05:30 - 23 minutes - 4.11 MBPurdue tied a season high with 17 turnovers, which led to 16 points for Michigan State but the miscues also cost the Boilermakers scoring opportunities on a day they shot 52% from the field.
Purdue cools off Rutgers, maintains Big Ten lead
February 21, 2022 05:34 - 23 minutes - 4.11 MBThe Scarlet Knights had four straight against four ranked teams before coming to Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers, though, drained a bunch of 3-pointers early and excelled at the free-throw line to defeat Rutgers
Purdue holds off Northwestern; takes lead in Big Ten race
February 17, 2022 08:14 - 21 minutes - 3.63 MBPurdue struggled with turnovers, Jaden Ivey was 2 of 12 shooting but Mason Gillis jumpstarted the second half with a pair of 3-pointers and the Boilermakers beat Northwestern. Purdue leads the league by 1/2 game
Purdue survives Maryland; can the Boilers get back on track
February 14, 2022 16:04 - 16 minutes - 2.78 MBPurdue struggled to beat Maryland on Sunday but can the Boilermakers get back on track and win the Big Ten?
Michigan pounds Purdue 82-58; what's next for the Boilermakers
February 11, 2022 08:35 - 26 minutes - 4.54 MBIn a span of 48 hours, Purdue went from jumping into a first-place tie atop the Big Ten standings to getting knocked out of the top spot after the Wolverines drilled the Boilermakers
Purdue moves into three-way tie atop Big Ten after beating Illinois
February 09, 2022 15:27 - 23 minutes - 4.11 MBJaden Ivey and the Boilermakers produced a big second half Tuesday night in beating the Illini at Mackey Arena. Purdue now is tied with Illinois and Wisconsin atop the Big Ten standings
Purdue outscores Michigan, sets up showdown vs. Illinois
February 06, 2022 03:46 - 23 minutes - 4.09 MBJaden Ivey did his magic in the paint and Zach Edey and Trevion Williams outdueled Hunter Dickinson inside as the Boilermakers got by the Wolverines 82-76 at Mackey Arena. Up next: First-place Illinois at Mackey on Tuesday
Purdue takes care of business against Minnesota
February 03, 2022 06:14 - 19 minutes - 3.32 MBPurdue defeated Minnesota on Wednesday behind a combined 41 points from Jaden Ivey and Eric Hunter Jr. The Boilermakers take a four-game winning streak into Saturday's matchup against Michigan
Jaden Ivey's buzzer-beater saves Purdue against Ohio State
January 31, 2022 03:16 - 21 minutes - 3.67 MBIvey did hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds on the clock Sunday, giving the Boilermakers an 81-78 victory, but Purdue blew a 20-point lead and was up 11 with 2:32 to play before the Buckeyes tied it. Can the Boilermakers avoid these situations in the future?
Is Purdue basketball ready to hit its stride?
January 28, 2022 18:29 - 22 minutes - 3.94 MBThursday's win at Iowa features a lot of the ingredients Purdue showcased in the early part of the season, highlighted by the numerous scoring options.
Purdue downs Northwestern without Jaden Ivey
January 24, 2022 03:43 - 17 minutes - 3.07 MBPurdue played Sunday's game against Northwestern without Jaden Ivey and the Boilermakers prevailed by 20 points. Who stepped up and how will it help Purdue the rest of the season
How Purdue's nine-game winning streak against Indiana ended
January 21, 2022 07:53 - 27 minutes - 4.7 MBPurdue's nine-game winning streak against the Hoosiers ended Thursday night in Bloomington when Robert Phinisee drained the go-ahead basket with 16.9 seconds to play
Purdue, Illinois battle through two overtimes
January 18, 2022 04:02 - 21 minutes - 3.75 MBPurdue and Illinois played a back-and-forth tough, physical battle Monday in Champaign. The Boilermakers won and pushed themselves back into the Big Ten race
Purdue pounds Nebraska; Football coaching staff update
January 15, 2022 06:02 - 25 minutes - 4.41 MBThe Boilermakers prepared for Monday's showdown at Illinois by smoking Nebraska on Friday night at Mackey Arena. Plus, an update on Purdue's football coaching staff
Purdue 74, Penn State 67: Promising signs?
January 09, 2022 04:15 - 27 minutes - 4.78 MBPurdue was strong at the end of the first half and closed out the game on a 10-2 run to put away Penn State on Saturday.
Wisconsin 74, Purdue 69: Lack of defensive identity
January 04, 2022 07:11 - 24 minutes - 4.26 MBPurdue suffered a bad loss on Monday night, dropping a 74-69 decision to Wisconsin at Mackey Arena. Where do the Boilermakers go from here?
Purdue 48, Tennessee 45 (OT): Satisfying win caps nine-win season
December 31, 2021 05:53 - 27 minutes - 4.72 MBThe Boilermakers were close to getting blown out of Nissan Stadium but regrouped and took it to the Volunteers and posted a thrilling overtime victory. What the win means and how will it help Purdue down the road
Music City Bowl preview: Tennessee vs. Purdue
December 30, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 3.55 MBMike Carmin takes a look at Thursday's Music City Bowl matchup between the Volunteers and the Boilermakers in Nashville
Purdue 79, Incarnate Word 59: What did the Boilermakers gain?
December 21, 2021 06:08 - 18 minutes - 3.12 MBPurdue played its final game before the Christmas Break and defeated Incarnate Word on Monday night at Mackey Arena
The final Crossroads Classic
December 19, 2021 05:45 - 17 minutes - 2.92 MBPurdue played in the final Crossroads Classic on Saturday in Indianapolis, defeating Butler 77-48. What's next for the program and what can the Boilermakers build off of heading into the rest of the Big Ten season
Purdue outlasts NC State in OT; Aidan O'Connell returns
December 13, 2021 19:43 - 22 minutes - 3.87 MBRecapping Purdue's overtime victory over North Carolina State and what it might mean for the future and quarterback Aidan O'Connell makes it official by announcing he's returning for next season
Interview with William Berg, Purdue basketball's latest commitment
December 11, 2021 19:04 - 18 minutes - 13.5 MBSwedish big man William Berg announced his commitment to Purdue on Friday, one week after taking an official visit. He picked the Boilermakers over Utah State.
Rutgers takes down No. 1 Purdue: What went wrong
December 10, 2021 06:31 - 25 minutes - 4.45 MBBreaking down the Boilermakers' first loss of the season, a 70-68 loss at Rutgers when Ron Harper Jr. hit a long 3-pointer - just inside the halfcourt line - to knock Purdue out of the No. 1 spot
Purdue headed to Music City Bowl; Bell, Karlaftis NFL bound
December 06, 2021 04:18 - 19 minutes - 3.42 MBPurdue returns to the Music City Bowl for the second time since 2018 looking for a better performance against an SEC team. Plus, decisions for David Bell and George Karlaftis and updates on Aidan O'Connell and Jack Plummer
Purdue ready to take over No. 1 spot after holding off Iowa
December 04, 2021 15:02 - 26 minutes - 4.61 MBPurdue withstood a late rally by Iowa to win its Big Ten opener, 77-70 at Mackey Arena. Now, the Boilermakers are set to become the No. 1 team in the country on Monday
Breaking down Purdue's win over Florida State in Big Ten/ACC Challenge
December 01, 2021 06:28 - 22 minutes - 3.82 MBThe Boilermakers put away Florida State and now have a chance to move to the No. 1 spot in the polls next week. But first, Purdue must beat Iowa on Friday in the Big Ten opener
Recap of Purdue's 57-point win; Looking ahead to Old Oaken Bucket matchup
November 27, 2021 04:38 - 21 minutes - 3.71 MBPurdue smoked Omaha on Friday afternoon at Mackey Arena and we take a look at Saturday's Old Oaken Bucket matchup against Indiana
Old Oaken Bucket Preview: Indiana at Purdue
November 24, 2021 21:21 - 31 minutes - 5.47 MBWe preview Saturday's game between Indiana and Purdue with Zach Osterman from the Indianapolis Star and IndyStar.com.
Purdue wins Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament
November 22, 2021 02:26 - 23 minutes - 3.99 MBThe Boilermakers beat North Carolina and Villanova to win the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament in Connecticut. How did Purdue do it?
Saturday wins for Purdue football, basketball
November 21, 2021 04:34 - 21 minutes - 3.72 MBBig day for Purdue football and men's basketball teams Saturday. The Boilermakers beat Northwestern at Wrigley Field and coach Matt Painter's team took care of North Carolina in Connecticut.
Purdue at Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament preview with Mike DeCourcy
November 18, 2021 16:45 - 30 minutes - 5.17 MBOne of the top college basketball writers in the country - Mike DeCourcy from The Sporting News - joins the BoilersXTRA Podcast this week to discuss Purdue, the Big Ten and what to what for in this weekend's tournament in Connecticut. The Boilermakers play North Carolina on Saturday and either Villanova or Tennessee on Sunday. DeCourcy also works for FOX and BTN.
Purdue at Northwestern preview
November 17, 2021 19:55 - 36 minutes - 6.31 MBPurdue plays Northwestern on Saturday at Wrigley Field. Patrick Andres, who covers the Wildcats, joins the podcast to give some insight into the Wildcats and discuss his future plans after graduation.
Purdue 96, Wright State 52: Are the Boilermakers ready for North Carolina?
November 17, 2021 05:51 - 21 minutes - 3.64 MBPurdue had three players with double doubles against Wright State but the defensive intensity in the first half is a sign the Boilermakers are ready to tackle better competition starting Saturday against North Carolina
Ohio State 59, Purdue 31: Looking at the blowout
November 14, 2021 05:12 - 26 minutes - 4.55 MBPurdue was blown out by Ohio State on Saturday. The Buckeyes pieced it all together and rolled up 642 total yards. Does Purdue still have a good defense and why did Ohio State play its 'A' game?
Purdue 92, Indiana State 67: How it happened
November 13, 2021 05:24 - 20 minutes - 3.48 MBPurdue improved to 2-0 after dismantling Indiana State on Friday night at Mackey Arena. Jadey Ivey and Zach Edey combined for 49 points.
Purdue at Ohio State preview with Nathan Baird
November 10, 2021 20:57 - 43 minutes - 26.3 MBFormer Journal & Courier sports guy Nathan Baird joins the podcast to preview Saturday's Purdue-Ohio State game. Nathan covers the Buckeyes for cleveland.com and does an excellent job. We also answer a question sent in via email.
Purdue basketball wins opener, Kaufman-Renn reshirting
November 10, 2021 13:19 - 21 minutes - 3.65 MBThe seventh-ranked Boilermakers pounded Bellarmine from 3-point range and the impact of Trey-Kaufman-Renn's decision to redshirt
How Purdue football upset Michigan State
November 07, 2021 05:19 - 28 minutes - 4.96 MBFor the second time in a month, the Boilermakers knocked off a top-five ranked team (AP poll). First, it was Iowa and Saturday it was Michigan State, which was No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings.
What we learned from Purdue's exhibition win over UIndy
November 05, 2021 04:31 - 21 minutes - 3.67 MBLooking back at what we learned from Thursday night's exhibition victory by Purdue over UIndy at Mackey Arena
Michigan State at Purdue preview
November 03, 2021 19:31 - 29 minutes - 5.03 MBMichigan State travels to Ross-Ade Stadium for Saturday's matchup with an 8-0 record and the No. 3 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings. Chris Solari, who covers the Spartans for the Detroit Free Press, joins the podcast to break MSU's season