Purdue football begins final push for bowl eligibility at Penn State

Is Saturday's game at Penn State a must-win for Purdue football's quest to demonstrate a step forward as a program in 2026? Nathan Baird and Sam King give their predictions.

Purdue basketball is back! What we learned from exhibition vs Ball State

Purdue basketball opened its preseason with an 87-55 win over Ball State on Sunday. BoilersXTRA's Nathan Baird and Sam King break down what we saw from coach Matt Painter's roster, featuring a new cast of stars.

Purdue football shows dreadful defense to Washington, loses vs Ryan Walters

The gains Purdue's defense had made the prior two weeks were lost on a night Washington had five giveaways and won, partially a credit to former Boilers coach Ryan Walters and his Huskies defense. Nathan Baird and Sam King break down the loss that dropped Purdue to below .500 and bowl eligibility c…

BoilersXtra: Pondering Purdue football's bowl path, Ryan Walters' return and basketball exhibition opener

After a 1-3 start, Purdue football suddenly has a realistic path to its first bowl since 2022. What needs to happen, and how crucial is Friday's game against Ryan Walters and Washington? Also, a preview of Sunday's exhibition opener for Boilermaker men's basketball.

BoilersXtra: Who will start for Purdue men's basketball, plus football goes for consecutive Big Ten wins

Have our expectations on Purdue basketball's starting lineup changed since the start of practice? That and an update on Boilermaker women's hoops from Big Ten Media Days. Also, our preview of Purdue football going for two Big Ten wins in a row vs. Minnesota.

BoilersXtra: Can Purdue beat Illinois for the Cannon and break its power conference losing streak?

What does Oscar Sloan's commitment mean for Purdue's quarterback momentum? What will it take for the Boilermakers to upset Illinois on the road. Also, what Nathan and Sam were talking about basketball-wise after practice opened last week.

Notre Dame rolls over Purdue as Boilermakers fall to 1-3

Did Purdue football show anything in its lopsided loss to No. 3 Notre Dame that conveys what it might do against talent-equated opponents ahead? Nathan Baird and Sam King detail an offense which never got going and a defense still struggling with common themes.

Breaking down the Notre Dame-Purdue rivalry, and start of basketball

The Purdue men's basketball season begins this week with practices, then gives way to Notre Dame at Purdue football on Saturday. Nathan Baird and Sam King discuss what it would take for a Boilers upset, are joined by the South Bend Tribune's Mike Berardino to trade notes on each team, and then talk…

Purdue shows competitiveness in loss at UCLA, where mistakes were magnified

Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne was excellent, though not perfect, at UCLA. Kevin Kane's defense got a few stops but allowed more than 600 yards of offense. Nathan Baird and Sam King break down a 52-38 loss at the Rose Bowl, one where turnovers and penalties flipped the game. Read: https://www.indy…

Purdue UCLA football preview: Which preseason vibes about Boilers were right which were wrong

Now that we've seen two Purdue football games, what were we right about coming out of preseason camp, and what did we get wrong? Also, Nathan and Sam discuss The Athletic report on football sending and give their picks for Saturday at UCLA.