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Journal & Courier sports staff on all the latest Purdue news.

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PURDUE 28, NEBRASKA 23: Recap of big win in Lincoln

October 31, 2021 06:04 - 31 minutes - 5.32 MB

We break down Saturday's big win over Nebraska, moving the Boilermakers within one game of bowl eligibility, and recap the men's basketball scrimmage at Providence by looking at the box score.

Purdue football at Nebraska preview

October 27, 2021 15:44 - 35 minutes - 6.13 MB

Chris Basnett from the Lincoln Journal Star joins the show to preview Saturday's matchup between Purdue and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium.

Wisconsin 30, Purdue 13: Badgers run over Boilermakers

October 24, 2021 04:54 - 27 minutes - 4.75 MB

Wisconsin extended its winning streak over Purdue to 15 straight after Saturday's 30-13 win at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Wisconsin at Purdue Preview

October 20, 2021 20:15 - 35 minutes - 6.13 MB

Fresh off the victory over then-No. 2 Iowa, the Boilermakers return Saturday to take on Wisconsin at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue has lost 14 straight games in the series and hasn't beat the Badgers at home since 1997

Purdue 24, Iowa 7: Recapping the Boilermakers' win over the Hawkeyes

October 17, 2021 04:53 - 27 minutes - 4.79 MB

Purdue shocked the college football world and stunned Iowa on Saturday during a 24-7 victory at Kinnick Stadium.

Purdue at Iowa preview

October 13, 2021 19:41 - 36 minutes - 6.22 MB

Scott Dochterman from The Athletic joins the podcast to discuss all things Iowa football and the Big Ten

Minnesota 20, Purdue 13: Postgame recap

October 03, 2021 02:17 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

The Boilermakers suffered another tough defeat Saturday, losing to the Golden Gophers in the rain at Ross-Ade Stadium. What happened and what's next for Purdue

Purdue 13, Illinois 9: Postgame wrap

September 26, 2021 05:48 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

A look back at Saturday's 13-9 victory over Illinois for the Boilermakers

Purdue 13, Illinois 9: Postgame wrap

September 26, 2021 05:45 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Purdue 13, Illinois 9: Postgame wrap by Journal & Courier Purdue insiders

Illinois at Purdue football preview

September 22, 2021 16:53 - 28 minutes - 4.87 MB

Scott Richey, who covers Illinois sports for the Champaign News-Gazette, joins the podcast to preview Saturday's game and provide an update on the state of the Illini after four games. Plus, a little basketball talk as the official start of practice begins in about a week

The importance of Purdue's first two Big Ten games

September 20, 2021 22:32 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Coming off a loss at Notre Dame, Purdue opens Big Ten play needing two wins, both at home, to create momentum for the second part of the schedule

Purdue football at Notre Dame preview

September 15, 2021 16:34 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Tim O'Malley from Irish Illustrated joins Mike Carmin to discuss Saturday's matchup between Purdue and Notre Dame

Looking back, looking ahead after Purdue's 49-0 win over UConn

September 12, 2021 15:36 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

The Boilermakers took care of business Saturday and now it's onto Notre Dame this weekend

Purdue at UConn preview: What to watch for

September 11, 2021 10:25 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

The Boilermakers look to improve to 2-0 on the season when they face UConn in East Hartford on Saturday

Purdue football at UConn preview: What's happened to the Huskies program?

September 07, 2021 16:29 - 33 minutes - 54.7 MB

UConn's football program is one of the worst in the nation but how did it reach this point? Head Randy Edsall announced Sunday he's stepping down at the end of the season but on Monday said his retirement was effective immediately. Mike DiMauro, a columnist from the New London Day, breaks it down.

Postgame wrap: Purdue 30, Oregon State 21

September 05, 2021 06:33 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

The Boilermakers needed to start the season 1-0 and accomplished it by finishing out Saturday's win over Oregon State

What to watch for: Oregon State at Purdue preview

September 04, 2021 15:02 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

It's finally Game Day with fans back in the stands and the Boilermakers opening up the 2021 season against Oregon State.

Purdue-Oregon State preview with Nick Daschel from The Oregonian

August 31, 2021 17:33 - 32 minutes - 53.1 MB

Nick Daschel from The Oregonian joins the BoilersXTRA Podcast to breakdown Oregon State and what Purdue fans can expect to see from the Beavers on Saturday night

Jack Plummer named Purdue starting quarterback

August 27, 2021 03:10 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

On Thursday, coach Jeff Brohm announced Jack Plummer would start the season opener against Oregon State at quarterback.

Purdue preseason camp wrap-up

August 23, 2021 20:15 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Mike Carmin, who covers Purdue sports for the Journal & Courier, wraps up camp for the Boilermakers with what we learned and what we don't know about each position group.

Purdue football preseason camp: Key position battles to watch

August 11, 2021 20:07 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Journal & Courier Purdue football writer Mike Carmin offers up key position battles to watch during the next week or so of preseason camp

Purdue football preseason camp: Early takeaways

August 08, 2021 20:48 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Early impressions of the Boilermakers after two practices

End of Crossroads Classic and what's next for Purdue

July 28, 2021 12:04 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

From a scheduling standpoint, what are Purdue's options after the Crossroads Classic ends this December

Purdue at Big Ten Media Day, Conference Expansion

July 24, 2021 02:09 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

What we learned about Purdue from Big Ten Media Day and will the league jump into the conference expansion race with Oklahoma and Texas heading to the SEC

North Texas 78, Purdue 69 OT: Season ends

March 20, 2021 04:59 - 28 minutes - 16.8 MB

The Boilermakers were one-and-done in the NCAA tournament, dropping a 78-69 decision in overtime to North Texas.

Purdue spring football: Watching practice

March 18, 2021 02:36 - 19 minutes - 12.4 MB

Mike Carmin, who covers Purdue sports for the Journal & Courier, was able to watch the next-to-last spring practice before Friday's scrimmage.

Selection Sunday reaction: Purdue No. 4 seed

March 15, 2021 04:05 - 18 minutes - 11.4 MB

The Boilermakers open NCAA tournament play Friday against North Texas at Lucas Oil Stadium

Ohio State 87, Purdue 78 OT; Big Ten tourney recap

March 13, 2021 03:19 - 26 minutes - 16 MB

The Boilermakers came back from an 18-point halftime deficit but the Buckeyes took control in overtime. Up next: NCAA tournament.

Purdue 67, Indiana 58: 9th straight win over Hoosiers secures double bye in Big Ten tourney

March 07, 2021 06:42 - 19 minutes - 11.7 MB

The Boilermakers take a five-game winning streak into the Big Ten tournament after Saturday's win over Indiana. Purdue has plenty of momentum heading into the postseason

Purdue 73, Wisconsin 69: Boilermakers win fourth straight

March 03, 2021 06:59 - 20 minutes - 12.4 MB

This was the perfect game for the Boilermakers to play - and win - heading into the postseason. Purdue needed to make plays and did down the stretch to extend its winning streak to four before hosting Indiana on Saturday.

Purdue 73, Penn State 52: Win streak reaches three

February 27, 2021 06:44 - 21 minutes - 13.2 MB

The Boilermakers moved into a fourth-place tie with Iowa in the Big Ten standings after Friday's victory at Penn State. Purdue remains alive for a double-bye in the conference tournament.

Purdue 75, Nebraska 58: Stefanovic finds shooting touch

February 21, 2021 06:06 - 20 minutes - 12.3 MB

The Boilermakers put away the Huskers in the second half using a 21-4 run. Sasha Stefanovic hit four 3-pointers and the play of Aaron Wheeler and Jaden Ivey stood out.

Purdue 75, Michigan State 65: Boilermakers close out Spartans

February 17, 2021 05:20 - 20 minutes - 12.1 MB

Purdue finished off Michigan State behind Trevion Williams' 28 points and the Boilermakers were able to sweep the season series from the Spartans. Purdue owns a four-game winning streak over MSU

Minnesota 71, Purdue 68: Another late lead slips away

February 12, 2021 05:39 - 18 minutes - 11.1 MB

The Boilermakers were in a position to close out the Golden Gophers on Thursday night but a 12-4 run during the final two minutes allowed Minnesota to post the victory

Purdue 75, Northwestern 70: Bounce back win for Boilermakers

February 07, 2021 02:24 - 19 minutes - 12 MB

Purdue's rookies combined for 53 points and helped close out Saturday's win over the Wildcats at Mackey Arena

Maryland 61, Purdue 60: Recapping first road loss in one month

February 03, 2021 06:33 - 16 minutes - 9.72 MB

The Boilermakers saw their three-game road winning streak ended by the Terrapins.

Purdue 81, Minnesota 62: Boilers run over Gophers

February 01, 2021 02:34 - 21 minutes - 12.7 MB

Down by 14 points in the first half, Brandon Newman leads the Boilermakers to another Big Ten victory and how quickly this team has matured with all the young players seeing significant action.

Michigan 70, Purdue 53: Four-game winning streak ends

January 23, 2021 07:30 - 23 minutes - 13.7 MB

The seventh-ranked Wolverines showed why they're the top team in the Big Ten and why the Boilermakers still have plenty of work ahead of them this season.

Purdue 67, Ohio State 65: Recap from Jaden Ivey's game winner

January 20, 2021 07:19 - 24 minutes - 14.7 MB

The Boilermakers extended their winning streak to four after Ivey drained the game-winning 3-pointer Tuesday night at Ohio State. It sets up a showdown Friday against Michigan at Mackey Arena

Purdue 80, Penn State 72: Three straight wins

January 18, 2021 03:45 - 18 minutes - 10.8 MB

The Boilermakers began a stretch of three games in six days with a victory over the Nittany Lions. Purdue will face Ohio State on Tuesday in Columbus and host Michigan on Friday

Purdue 81, Indiana 69: Recap from 8th straight win over IU

January 15, 2021 07:03 - 21 minutes - 12.5 MB

The Boilermakers extended their winning streak to eight, including five in a row in Bloomington, after Thursday's victory.

Purdue at Indiana preview; football updates

January 13, 2021 22:41 - 33 minutes - 33.9 MB

A look at Thursday's Purdue-Indiana matchup in Bloomington and an update on the football roster and latest coaching addition.

Purdue 55, Michigan State 54; Boilers overcome 17-point deficit

January 09, 2021 07:37 - 19 minutes - 11.1 MB

The Boilermakers earned a big road win Friday night in East Lansing, coming from 17 points down to beat Michigan State.

Illinois 66, Purdue 58: Boilermakers finish the week 0-2

January 03, 2021 05:23 - 32 minutes - 18.4 MB

What went right, what went wrong for the Boilermakers in suffering their second straight loss this week. Illinois beat Purdue 66-58 in Champaign.

Rutgers 81, Purdue 76: Defensive issues plague Boilermakers

December 30, 2020 07:19 - 19 minutes - 11.5 MB

The Boilermakers had enough offense to beat the Scarlet Knights but continue to struggle to defend the 3-point line.

Purdue holds off Maryland; Football talk

December 26, 2020 20:52 - 38 minutes - 39.1 MB

The Boilermakers beat Maryland 73-70 to improve to 2-1 in the Big Ten and a little football talk

Iowa 70, Purdue 55: Postgame recap

December 23, 2020 07:06 - 18 minutes - 11.3 MB

The Hawkeyes ended the Boilermakers' three-game winning streak Tuesday night in Iowa City.

Purdue 88, Notre Dame 78: Recap

December 20, 2020 05:30 - 24 minutes - 14.8 MB

The Boilermakers won their third straight by defeating the Irish in the Crossroads Classic in Indianapolis.

Purdue 67, Ohio State 60: Postgame recap

December 17, 2020 05:17 - 26 minutes - 16.1 MB

The Boilermakers start the Big Ten season 1-0 as Trevion Williams totals 16 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Also a brief look at what's ahead for football after Wednesday's signing day.

Preparing for Purdue vs Indiana again

December 14, 2020 21:14 - 25 minutes - 26.2 MB

The Boilermakers are getting ready to face Indiana on Friday in Bloomington but will it happen?