Have playmakers started showing up on offense? Will experience on defense make a difference? Does Purdue have a No. 2 quarterback? IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and the Journal & Courier's Sam King answer each other's pressing questions halfway through preseason camp.

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Have playmakers started showing up on offense? Will experience on defense make a difference? Does Purdue have a No. 2 quarterback? IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and the Journal &amp; Courier's Sam King answer each other's pressing questions halfway through preseason camp.
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What we know and still want to know about Purdue football halfway through fall camp

New Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland went viral before the end of his first press conference. He also began to lay out his vision for the next era of Boilermaker sports. Join IndyStar insider Nathan Baird and the Journal & Courier's Sam King who were on hand for McClelland's introduction and more.

New Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland went viral before the end of his first press conference. He also began to lay out his vision for the next era of Boilermaker sports. Join IndyStar insider Nathan Baird and the Journal &amp; Courier's Sam King who were on hand for McClelland's introduction and more.

New Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland sets his vision for Boilermakers

The Purdue football season begins in earnest Thursday, the second under coach Barry Odom. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and the Journal & Courier's Sam King detail what they're watching as the Boilermakers look to improve after a 2-10 campaign in Year 1 under Odom.

The Purdue football season begins in earnest Thursday, the second under coach Barry Odom. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and the Journal &amp; Courier's Sam King detail what they're watching as the Boilermakers look to improve after a 2-10 campaign in Year 1 under Odom.

What to watch as Purdue football opens second preseason camp under Barry Odom

Purdue has reportedly hired Tommy McClelland to lead its athletic department forward, taking over for the retiring Mike Bobinski. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and the Journal & Courier's Sam King look into McClelland's background, detailing how his experiences at Vanderbilt and Rice matter as he tackles challenges at Purdue.

Purdue has reportedly hired Tommy McClelland to lead its athletic department forward, taking over for the retiring Mike Bobinski. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and the Journal &amp; Courier's Sam King look into McClelland's background, detailing how his experiences at Vanderbilt and Rice matter as he tackles challenges at Purdue.

What Purdue's reported hire of Tommy McClelland as athletic director means

BoilersXTRA: What has Purdue men's basketball shown during its first two victories in Canada, and what more do the Boilermakers need to accomplish on the back end of this trip? Also, Nathan and Sam recap Mike Bobinski's media roundtable and what's next for Purdue's AD search.

BoilersXTRA: What has Purdue men's basketball shown during its first two victories in Canada, and what more do the Boilermakers need to accomplish on the back end of this trip? Also, Nathan and Sam recap Mike Bobinski's media roundtable and what's next for Purdue's AD search.

BoilersXtra: Antione West Jr., Daniel Jacobsen, Gicarri Harris and more from Purdue's 2-0 start in Canada

How would you put together two Purdue men's basketball teams for a summer scrimmage? Nathan Baird and Sam King drafted their teams and discuss what it says about the Boilermakers' strengths and roster makeup.

How would you put together two Purdue men's basketball teams for a summer scrimmage? Nathan Baird and Sam King drafted their teams and discuss what it says about the Boilermakers' strengths and roster makeup.

How would you draft the Purdue men's basketball roster for a scrimmage?

Braden Smith was drafted, then traded to his hometown Indiana Pacers and fellow former Purdue basketball star Trey Kaufman-Renn was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird, Pacers insider Dustin Dopirak and Journal & Courier's Sam King break it down. Plus, Oscar Cluff and Fletcher Loyer side deals with NBA teams.

Braden Smith was drafted, then traded to his hometown Indiana Pacers and fellow former Purdue basketball star Trey Kaufman-Renn was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird, Pacers insider Dustin Dopirak and Journal &amp; Courier's Sam King break it down. Plus, Oscar Cluff and Fletcher Loyer side deals with NBA teams.

Purdue stars were picked in 2026 NBA Draft: Braden Smith's fit with Pacers, Trey Kaufman-Renn to Timberwolves

Will Purdue men's basketball have another lottery pick in the near future? Who is our sleeper breakout candidate for Boilermaker football? Nathan and Sam answer your questions.

Will Purdue men's basketball have another lottery pick in the near future? Who is our sleeper breakout candidate for Boilermaker football? Nathan and Sam answer your questions.

BoilersXtra: Who will be Purdue men's basketball's next lottery pick?  BoilersXTRA mailbag

Who will lead Purdue basketball in minutes and points next season? Should Boilermaker football be held to bowl expectations in Year-2 under Barry Odom? Nathan and Sam answer your questions.

Who will lead Purdue basketball in minutes and points next season? Should Boilermaker football be held to bowl expectations in Year-2 under Barry Odom? Nathan and Sam answer your questions.

BoilersXtra: Who will lead Purdue basketball in minutes and points in 2026-27?

Was Purdue basketball's season a disappointment? What will Matt Painter do in the transfer portal? Wrapping up one season and looking ahead to the next.

Was Purdue basketball's season a disappointment? What will Matt Painter do in the transfer portal? Wrapping up one season and looking ahead to the next.

BoilersXtra: Purdue basketball season recap, portal thoughts, offseason preview

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