It wasn't the prettiest, especially early, but Year 2 under coach Barry Odom started with a 44-19 Purdue win. IndyStar insider Nathan Baird and Journal & Courier's Sam King discuss playmakers emerging, Kevin Kane's defense and what lies ahead.

It wasn't the prettiest, especially early, but Year 2 under coach Barry Odom started with a 44-19 Purdue win. IndyStar insider Nathan Baird and Journal &amp; Courier's Sam King discuss playmakers emerging, Kevin Kane's defense and what lies ahead.

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What we learned from Purdue football's blowout of Indiana State

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

What we learned from Purdue football's blowout of Indiana State

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