Purdue opens the 2024 season against Indiana State on Saturday. IndyStar’s Nathan Baird and Journal & Courier’s Sam King discuss why the Boilermakers will be without some key players, and why it helps them in the long run. They also name the players they are most eager to watch make their season debuts, and give their score prediction for the game. Lastly, they delve into what Luke Ertel’s commitment means for men’s basketball.

<p>Purdue opens the 2024 season against Indiana State on Saturday. IndyStar’s Nathan Baird and Journal &amp; Courier’s Sam King discuss why the Boilermakers will be without some key players, and why it helps them in the long run. They also name the players they are most eager to watch make their season debuts, and give their score prediction for the game. Lastly, they delve into what Luke Ertel’s commitment means for men’s basketball.</p>

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