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.

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

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.

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 football begins final push for bowl eligibility at Penn 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 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 basketball is back! What we learned from exhibition vs Ball State

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 chances taking a hit.

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 chances taking a hit.

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

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