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Journal & Courier Purdue reporter Mike Carmin and colleague Sam King discuss the latest in Boilermaker sports and around the Big Ten Conference.
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Purdue beat reporter Sam King discusses Matt Painter’s contract and why fans who want him let go are overreacting.
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J&C reporter Sam King on Purdue football transfers, Citrus Bowl and the top-ranked men’s basketball team.
Michigan beat Purdue 43-22 in Saturday's Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis. What went wrong, what went right and what's next for the Boilermakers, who await a bowl bid Sunday
The Boilermakers pulled away late to knock off Florida State in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge
The Boilermakers make their first appearance in the Big Ten championship game Saturday against Michigan. Andrew Kahn from Mlive.com helps break down the Wolverines
The Boilermakers made a national statement with victories over West Virginia, Gonzaga and Duke to win the Phil Knight Legacy in Portland. The football team beats Indiana to win the Big Ten West and what can we expect in the conference championship game against Michigan
The 24th-ranked Boilermakers surprised sixth-ranked Gonzaga at the Phil Knight Legacy in Portland, Ore., and now play Duke in Sunday's championship game
Purdue led to start to finish against West Virginia at the Phil Knight Legacy in Oregon now takes on Gonzaga in the semifinals
Zach Osterman from the Indianapolis Star joins the podcast to break down Indiana ahead of the Old Oaken Bucket battle
The Boilermakers played another close game - no surprise - but how does it impact the Big Ten West race and what needs to happen for coach Jeff Brohm's team to reach Indianapolis
Alex Cervantes joins the BOILERSXtra Podcast to discuss what's gone wrong with Northwestern and how the Wildcats can bounce back in 2023
The Boilermakers improved to 3-0 with a come-from-behind 75-70 victory over Marquette on Tuesday at Mackey Arena
Purdue lost control of its path to the Big Ten West title with the loss to Iowa but regained its position with Saturday's win at Illinois. The Boilermakers can gain at least a share of the championship with wins against Northwestern and Indiana but will need help to reach the conference title game.
The Boilermakers made just 2 of 19 from 3-point range but still managed to knock off Austin Peay 63-44 on Friday at Mackey Arena
Scott Richey from the Champaign News-Gazette joins the podcast to offer insights about Illinois, which hosts Purdue on Saturday
The two starting freshmen - Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer - looked solid and the Boilermakers rolled to an 84-53 victory over Milwaukee after a sluggish shooting start.
The Hawkeyes pounded the Boilermakers on Saturday but with the loss by Illinois, the Big Ten West remains a possibility heading into the final three weeks.
The Boilermakers easily handled Truman State in Wednesday's exhibition victory. What stood out and what does it mean once the regular season starts?
John Steppe from the Cedar Rapids Gazette joins the BoilersXTRA Podcast to break down Iowa and the issues surrounding the offense this season.
It was the same song and dance for the Boilermakers against the Badgers, who ran the ball effectively and continue to play stingy defense in this series. Purdue committed three turnovers, leading to 14 points and injuries are starting to mount in the secondary
Purdue looks to break a 15-game losing streak to the Badgers on Saturday and Jeff Potrykus from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal takes a look at why Paul Chryst was fired and the state of the program
The Boilermakers won their fourth straight game, defeating Nebraska 43-37 on Saturday night at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue remains tied with Illinois atop the Big Ten West division.
The Boilermakers look for their fourth straight victory Saturday when Nebraska visits Ross-Ade Stadium
The Boilermakers won their second straight road game - and third overall - and hit the halfway mark of the season in the middle of the Big Ten West race. How Purdue knocked Maryland and what's next
George Gerbo who covers Maryland football and basketball for the Washington Times joins the Podcast to break down the Terrapins heading into Saturday's matchup against Purdue. Follow George @Gerbo3 on Twitter
The Boilermakers pulled off a shocker Saturday knocking off No. 21 Minnesota to create a logjam atop the Big Ten West.
Randy Johnson from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune joins the BoilersXTRA Podcast to break down Saturday's game and discuss the Gophers' 4-0 start
The Boilermakers played another close game against an FBS program, holding off Florida Atlantic 28-26 at Ross-Ade Stadium. What went right, what went wrong and what's next
Purdue's starting quarterback is a game-time decision against Florida Atlantic. Austin Burton would start if Aidan O'Connell can't go.
The Boilermakers look to bounce back after last week's tough loss to Syracuse when Florida Atlantic visits Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday. Mike Weinberger from the Palm Beach Post joins the Podcast to break down the Owls
Purdue's quest to win a key road game was marred by penalties and mistakes as the Boilermakers fell to Syracuse 32-29 on Saturday
Emily Leiker from Syracuse.com joins us to break down Syracuse and the buzz around the program heading into Saturday's matchup against the Boilermakers
The Boilermakers were superior in beating Indiana State but bigger challenges await and they'll move on without defensive star Jalen Graham who is out with an injury.
Todd Golden from the Terre Haute Tribune Star joins the podcast to preview Indiana State, which visits Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday to face the Boilermakers
Purdue has a chance to gain a statement win Thursday night but couldn't deliver the knockout punch in the fourth quarter and lost its 10th straight Penn State.
Jon Sauber from the Centre Daily Times in State College joins the BoilersXTRA Podcast to break down Thursday's matchup from the Penn State side. Follow Jon @JonSaubder on Twitter
Where do things stand with Purdue's depth chart with one week left in preseason practices?
As Purdue opens practice for the 2022 season, we break down each position and what to expect. Plus, 2023 quarterback Rickie Collins re-opened his recruitment Monday and what it means for the Boilermakers
Recapping Big Ten Media Day and what's the opinion of Purdue and where coach Jeff Brohm's team fits in the Big Ten West. What to watch for next in expansion
Lots of topics to cover with the Big Ten addition of USC and UCLA, why is Notre Dame the key to the next round of expansion, the conference's TV rights, what David Jenkins brings to Purdue basketball and NIL
A short update on Jeff Brohm bringing in the Big Ten Returner of the Year to boost special teams and how close is Matt Painter to possibly landing a transfer point guard
Is Purdue's football program ready to gain a transfer commitment, who will provide a boost in the return game? Where do things stand in coach Matt Painter's search for a point guard in the transfer portal
How will Milton Wright's departure from the program - he's academically ineligible for the 2022 season - impact the receiver's room? And is this the week transfer point guard target Tyrese Hunter makes a decision on his next school? If Hunter goes elsewhere, who's next?
A look back at the NFL Draft. Should the Big Ten scrap divisions and go to eight games or will the league stay at nine (TV probably wants nine). Will the Boilermakers get a point guard out of the portal and the Run for the Roses is this weekend
Why did the Big Ten move its basketball tournaments to Minneapolis? What happens if Purdue doesn't land Nijel Pack?
Purdue concluded spring practice Saturday with the annual game at Ross-Ade Stadium. What we learned from this year's practices and game.
The defensive effort from Saint Peter's was too much for the Boilermakers on Friday in the Sweet 16 in Philadelphia. Plus, Purdue was haunted by turnovers once again
Purdue solved Chris Beard's defense, Jaden Ivey proved once again he's a closer and will the Boilermakers take care of Saint Peter's in the Sweet 16
Purdue had its first blowout victory in more than a month but now faces one of the nation's top defensive teams in Texas in the second round of the NCAA tournament
Purdue was its own worst enemy Sunday, committing 17 turnovers and never gave itself a real chance to beat Iowa. The Boilermakers did close within one point (63-62) with 12 minutes to play.
The Boilermakers will face Iowa in Sunday's Big Ten championship game but will the outcome impact the team's seeding in the NCAA tournament?
Credit Purdue's seniors for stepping up and carrying the Boilermakers down the stretch in Saturday's win over Indiana. The play of Mason Gillis was also big. Up next: Big Ten tournament
For the fourth time, the Boilermakers were beaten on a last-second 3-pointer. Granted, Indiana's winning basket came with 16.6 seconds but the impact was the same. What's next for Boilermakers after losing at Wisconsin.
Purdue tied a season high with 17 turnovers, which led to 16 points for Michigan State but the miscues also cost the Boilermakers scoring opportunities on a day they shot 52% from the field.
The Scarlet Knights had four straight against four ranked teams before coming to Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers, though, drained a bunch of 3-pointers early and excelled at the free-throw line to defeat Rutgers
Purdue struggled with turnovers, Jaden Ivey was 2 of 12 shooting but Mason Gillis jumpstarted the second half with a pair of 3-pointers and the Boilermakers beat Northwestern. Purdue leads the league by 1/2 game
Purdue struggled to beat Maryland on Sunday but can the Boilermakers get back on track and win the Big Ten?
In a span of 48 hours, Purdue went from jumping into a first-place tie atop the Big Ten standings to getting knocked out of the top spot after the Wolverines drilled the Boilermakers
Jaden Ivey and the Boilermakers produced a big second half Tuesday night in beating the Illini at Mackey Arena. Purdue now is tied with Illinois and Wisconsin atop the Big Ten standings
Jaden Ivey did his magic in the paint and Zach Edey and Trevion Williams outdueled Hunter Dickinson inside as the Boilermakers got by the Wolverines 82-76 at Mackey Arena. Up next: First-place Illinois at Mackey on Tuesday
Purdue defeated Minnesota on Wednesday behind a combined 41 points from Jaden Ivey and Eric Hunter Jr. The Boilermakers take a four-game winning streak into Saturday's matchup against Michigan
Ivey did hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds on the clock Sunday, giving the Boilermakers an 81-78 victory, but Purdue blew a 20-point lead and was up 11 with 2:32 to play before the Buckeyes tied it. Can the Boilermakers avoid these situations in the future?
Thursday's win at Iowa features a lot of the ingredients Purdue showcased in the early part of the season, highlighted by the numerous scoring options.
Purdue played Sunday's game against Northwestern without Jaden Ivey and the Boilermakers prevailed by 20 points. Who stepped up and how will it help Purdue the rest of the season
Purdue's nine-game winning streak against the Hoosiers ended Thursday night in Bloomington when Robert Phinisee drained the go-ahead basket with 16.9 seconds to play
Purdue and Illinois played a back-and-forth tough, physical battle Monday in Champaign. The Boilermakers won and pushed themselves back into the Big Ten race
The Boilermakers prepared for Monday's showdown at Illinois by smoking Nebraska on Friday night at Mackey Arena. Plus, an update on Purdue's football coaching staff
Purdue was strong at the end of the first half and closed out the game on a 10-2 run to put away Penn State on Saturday.
Purdue suffered a bad loss on Monday night, dropping a 74-69 decision to Wisconsin at Mackey Arena. Where do the Boilermakers go from here?
The Boilermakers were close to getting blown out of Nissan Stadium but regrouped and took it to the Volunteers and posted a thrilling overtime victory. What the win means and how will it help Purdue down the road
Mike Carmin takes a look at Thursday's Music City Bowl matchup between the Volunteers and the Boilermakers in Nashville
Purdue played its final game before the Christmas Break and defeated Incarnate Word on Monday night at Mackey Arena
Purdue played in the final Crossroads Classic on Saturday in Indianapolis, defeating Butler 77-48. What's next for the program and what can the Boilermakers build off of heading into the rest of the Big Ten season
Recapping Purdue's overtime victory over North Carolina State and what it might mean for the future and quarterback Aidan O'Connell makes it official by announcing he's returning for next season
Swedish big man William Berg announced his commitment to Purdue on Friday, one week after taking an official visit. He picked the Boilermakers over Utah State.
Breaking down the Boilermakers' first loss of the season, a 70-68 loss at Rutgers when Ron Harper Jr. hit a long 3-pointer - just inside the halfcourt line - to knock Purdue out of the No. 1 spot
Purdue returns to the Music City Bowl for the second time since 2018 looking for a better performance against an SEC team. Plus, decisions for David Bell and George Karlaftis and updates on Aidan O'Connell and Jack Plummer
Purdue withstood a late rally by Iowa to win its Big Ten opener, 77-70 at Mackey Arena. Now, the Boilermakers are set to become the No. 1 team in the country on Monday
The Boilermakers put away Florida State and now have a chance to move to the No. 1 spot in the polls next week. But first, Purdue must beat Iowa on Friday in the Big Ten opener
Purdue smoked Omaha on Friday afternoon at Mackey Arena and we take a look at Saturday's Old Oaken Bucket matchup against Indiana
We preview Saturday's game between Indiana and Purdue with Zach Osterman from the Indianapolis Star and IndyStar.com.
The Boilermakers beat North Carolina and Villanova to win the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament in Connecticut. How did Purdue do it?
Big day for Purdue football and men's basketball teams Saturday. The Boilermakers beat Northwestern at Wrigley Field and coach Matt Painter's team took care of North Carolina in Connecticut.
One of the top college basketball writers in the country - Mike DeCourcy from The Sporting News - joins the BoilersXTRA Podcast this week to discuss Purdue, the Big Ten and what to what for in this weekend's tournament in Connecticut. The Boilermakers play North Carolina on Saturday and either Villanova or Tennessee on Sunday. DeCourcy also works for FOX and BTN.
Purdue plays Northwestern on Saturday at Wrigley Field. Patrick Andres, who covers the Wildcats, joins the podcast to give some insight into the Wildcats and discuss his future plans after graduation.
Purdue had three players with double doubles against Wright State but the defensive intensity in the first half is a sign the Boilermakers are ready to tackle better competition starting Saturday against North Carolina
Purdue was blown out by Ohio State on Saturday. The Buckeyes pieced it all together and rolled up 642 total yards. Does Purdue still have a good defense and why did Ohio State play its 'A' game?
Purdue improved to 2-0 after dismantling Indiana State on Friday night at Mackey Arena. Jadey Ivey and Zach Edey combined for 49 points.
Former Journal & Courier sports guy Nathan Baird joins the podcast to preview Saturday's Purdue-Ohio State game. Nathan covers the Buckeyes for cleveland.com and does an excellent job. We also answer a question sent in via email.
The seventh-ranked Boilermakers pounded Bellarmine from 3-point range and the impact of Trey-Kaufman-Renn's decision to redshirt
For the second time in a month, the Boilermakers knocked off a top-five ranked team (AP poll). First, it was Iowa and Saturday it was Michigan State, which was No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Looking back at what we learned from Thursday night's exhibition victory by Purdue over UIndy at Mackey Arena
Michigan State travels to Ross-Ade Stadium for Saturday's matchup with an 8-0 record and the No. 3 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings. Chris Solari, who covers the Spartans for the Detroit Free Press, joins the podcast to break MSU's season
We break down Saturday's big win over Nebraska, moving the Boilermakers within one game of bowl eligibility, and recap the men's basketball scrimmage at Providence by looking at the box score.
Chris Basnett from the Lincoln Journal Star joins the show to preview Saturday's matchup between Purdue and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium.
Wisconsin extended its winning streak over Purdue to 15 straight after Saturday's 30-13 win at Ross-Ade Stadium.
Fresh off the victory over then-No. 2 Iowa, the Boilermakers return Saturday to take on Wisconsin at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue has lost 14 straight games in the series and hasn't beat the Badgers at home since 1997
Purdue shocked the college football world and stunned Iowa on Saturday during a 24-7 victory at Kinnick Stadium.
Scott Dochterman from The Athletic joins the podcast to discuss all things Iowa football and the Big Ten
The Boilermakers suffered another tough defeat Saturday, losing to the Golden Gophers in the rain at Ross-Ade Stadium. What happened and what's next for Purdue
Randy Johnson, who covers Minnesota football for the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, joins Mike Carmin to discuss the state of the Gophers heading into Saturday's matchup against the Boilermakers
Scott Richey, who covers Illinois sports for the Champaign News-Gazette, joins the podcast to preview Saturday's game and provide an update on the state of the Illini after four games. Plus, a little basketball talk as the official start of practice begins in about a week
Coming off a loss at Notre Dame, Purdue opens Big Ten play needing two wins, both at home, to create momentum for the second part of the schedule
Tim O'Malley from Irish Illustrated joins Mike Carmin to discuss Saturday's matchup between Purdue and Notre Dame
The Boilermakers took care of business Saturday and now it's onto Notre Dame this weekend
The Boilermakers look to improve to 2-0 on the season when they face UConn in East Hartford on Saturday
UConn's football program is one of the worst in the nation but how did it reach this point? Head Randy Edsall announced Sunday he's stepping down at the end of the season but on Monday said his retirement was effective immediately. Mike DiMauro, a columnist from the New London Day, breaks it down.
The Boilermakers needed to start the season 1-0 and accomplished it by finishing out Saturday's win over Oregon State
It's finally Game Day with fans back in the stands and the Boilermakers opening up the 2021 season against Oregon State.
Nick Daschel from The Oregonian joins the BoilersXTRA Podcast to breakdown Oregon State and what Purdue fans can expect to see from the Beavers on Saturday night
On Thursday, coach Jeff Brohm announced Jack Plummer would start the season opener against Oregon State at quarterback.
Mike Carmin, who covers Purdue sports for the Journal & Courier, wraps up camp for the Boilermakers with what we learned and what we don't know about each position group.
Journal & Courier Purdue football writer Mike Carmin offers up key position battles to watch during the next week or so of preseason camp
From a scheduling standpoint, what are Purdue's options after the Crossroads Classic ends this December
What we learned about Purdue from Big Ten Media Day and will the league jump into the conference expansion race with Oklahoma and Texas heading to the SEC
The Boilermakers were one-and-done in the NCAA tournament, dropping a 78-69 decision in overtime to North Texas.
Mike Carmin, who covers Purdue sports for the Journal & Courier, was able to watch the next-to-last spring practice before Friday's scrimmage.
The Boilermakers open NCAA tournament play Friday against North Texas at Lucas Oil Stadium
The Boilermakers came back from an 18-point halftime deficit but the Buckeyes took control in overtime. Up next: NCAA tournament.
The Boilermakers take a five-game winning streak into the Big Ten tournament after Saturday's win over Indiana. Purdue has plenty of momentum heading into the postseason
This was the perfect game for the Boilermakers to play - and win - heading into the postseason. Purdue needed to make plays and did down the stretch to extend its winning streak to four before hosting Indiana on Saturday.
The Boilermakers moved into a fourth-place tie with Iowa in the Big Ten standings after Friday's victory at Penn State. Purdue remains alive for a double-bye in the conference tournament.
The Boilermakers put away the Huskers in the second half using a 21-4 run. Sasha Stefanovic hit four 3-pointers and the play of Aaron Wheeler and Jaden Ivey stood out.
Purdue finished off Michigan State behind Trevion Williams' 28 points and the Boilermakers were able to sweep the season series from the Spartans. Purdue owns a four-game winning streak over MSU
The Boilermakers were in a position to close out the Golden Gophers on Thursday night but a 12-4 run during the final two minutes allowed Minnesota to post the victory
Purdue's rookies combined for 53 points and helped close out Saturday's win over the Wildcats at Mackey Arena
Down by 14 points in the first half, Brandon Newman leads the Boilermakers to another Big Ten victory and how quickly this team has matured with all the young players seeing significant action.
The seventh-ranked Wolverines showed why they're the top team in the Big Ten and why the Boilermakers still have plenty of work ahead of them this season.
The Boilermakers extended their winning streak to four after Ivey drained the game-winning 3-pointer Tuesday night at Ohio State. It sets up a showdown Friday against Michigan at Mackey Arena
The Boilermakers began a stretch of three games in six days with a victory over the Nittany Lions. Purdue will face Ohio State on Tuesday in Columbus and host Michigan on Friday
The Boilermakers extended their winning streak to eight, including five in a row in Bloomington, after Thursday's victory.
A look at Thursday's Purdue-Indiana matchup in Bloomington and an update on the football roster and latest coaching addition.
The Boilermakers earned a big road win Friday night in East Lansing, coming from 17 points down to beat Michigan State.
What went right, what went wrong for the Boilermakers in suffering their second straight loss this week. Illinois beat Purdue 66-58 in Champaign.
The Boilermakers had enough offense to beat the Scarlet Knights but continue to struggle to defend the 3-point line.
The Boilermakers beat Maryland 73-70 to improve to 2-1 in the Big Ten and a little football talk
The Hawkeyes ended the Boilermakers' three-game winning streak Tuesday night in Iowa City.
The Boilermakers won their third straight by defeating the Irish in the Crossroads Classic in Indianapolis.
The Boilermakers start the Big Ten season 1-0 as Trevion Williams totals 16 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Also a brief look at what's ahead for football after Wednesday's signing day.
The Boilermakers are getting ready to face Indiana on Friday in Bloomington but will it happen?
The Boilermakers finished off the Sycamores before heading into a challenging stretch, starting Wednesday against Ohio State to open Big Ten play
What happens now that the Old Oaken Bucket game won't be played this week? Can it be played as one of the Big Ten's crossover games? And basketball is back in action Saturday against Indiana State. Could we see lineup changes?
The Boilermakers blew a 20-point lead in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge and lost 58-54 and the latest on Purdue's football team heading into Saturday's Old Oaken Bucket matchup at Indiana
Why did the Boilermakers lose for the fourth straight time and what does it mean for the program.
The Boilermakers host the Huskers on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium, looking to break a three-game losing streak
The Boilermakers opened the home part of their schedule Tuesday - before a handful of fans and cardboard cutouts - and beat Oakland 93-50 at Mackey Arena.
Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin recaps the Boilermakers' third straight loss after starting the season 2-0.
Journal & Courier Purdue sports reporter Mike Carmin looks back at Purdue basketball's two-game trip to Florida and looks ahead to Saturday's football matchup against the Scarlet Knights
The Boilermakers dropped a 34-31 decision at Minnesota on Friday night and Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin recaps the events that led to the program's sixth straight loss at TCF Bank Stadium
Journal & Courier Purdue sports reporter Mike Carmin looks at Friday night's matchup between the Boilermakers and the Golden Gophers and breaks down the Big Ten men's basketball schedule
Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin recaps Saturday's 27-20 loss to Northwestern at Ross-Ade Stadium
Journal & Courier Purdue sports reporter Mike Carmin previews Saturday's football game between the Boilermakers and the Wildcats and an update on the basketball team.
Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin breaks down Saturday's 31-24 victory by the Boilermakers over Illinois
Journal & Courier Purdue sports beat writer Mike Carmin talks Trey Kaufman commitment and looks ahead to Saturday's Purdue at Illinois football game
Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin, who covers Purdue sports, reacts to Brohm's weekly press conference and looks ahead to Saturday's game at Illinois
The Boilermakers finally open the season Saturday against Iowa but without head coach Jeff Brohm and star receiver Rondale Moore. Journal & Courier Purdue writer Mike Carmin breaks down Saturday's game
Journal & Courier Purdue sports reporter Mike Carmin discusses the first 10 days of training camp for the Boilermakers and schedule updates for both basketball teams.
Journal & Courier Purdue sports reporter Mike Carmin breaks down Rondale Moore's decision to come back for the 2020 season and the expectations for the Boilermakers
Journal & Courier Purdue sports beat writer Mike Carmin discusses the new eight-game Big Ten schedule, why would Rondale Moore come back and what's next for the upcoming basketball schedule.
Journal & Courier Purdue sports reporter Mike Carmin on the new schedule, more player movement nationally and college players opting out
Journal & Courier Purdue sports reporter Mike Carmin looks at what the Big Ten can do to enhance its conference-only scheduling model
Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin on where college football stands with about two months before the season starts, The Basketball Tournament features the Men of Mackey and what Karissa McLaughlin's surgery means for the 2020-21 season.
Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin on the impact of the positive COVID-19 within the athletic department and former athletic director Morgan Burke's legacy.
The Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin talks football recruiting and the addition of a key transfer, Ross-Ade Stadium's capacity for the 2020 season and where the athletic budget stands
On the latest edition, Mike Carmin from the Lafayette Journal & Courier talks about football returning for voluntary workouts and what crowds might be like at Ross-Ade Stadium this season
The Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin recaps what's happened in Purdue and college sports and what's next
The Boilermakers lost Matt Haarms to the NCAA transfer portal on Monday and now will look to fill a void. Breaking down Haarms' decision and the next step for Purdue
The chances to earn an NCAA bid took a big hit Saturday and the only one to make the field is to win the Big Ten tournament.
The Boilermakers earn an important road victory as their march toward the NCAA tournament continues. Breaking down Tuesday night's win
How did the Boilermakers break their four-game losing streak and keep those NCAA tournament hopes alive?
Where do the Boilermakers stand in the NCAA tournament picture after the loss to the Wolverines? Mike Carmin from the Lafayette Journal & Courier breaks it down after Purdue's fourth straight loss
Another road loss for the Boilermakers, who did battle back from a 13-point deficit to have a chance late.
The Boilermakers lose a big one at home Tuesday, falling to the Nittany Lions, who made a bunch of 3-pointers early in the game and coasted to the victory
The Boilermakers won for the sixth straight time at Assembly Hall and beat the Hoosiers in Bloomington for the 9th time in the last 10 games. Has Purdue solved its road issues? Maybe but a three-game winning streak has the Boilermakers moving forward
Mike Carmin from the Journal & Courier and Zach Osterman from the Indianapolis Star preview Saturday's rivalry matchup in Bloomington and other topics.
The Boilermakers posted their largest margin over a ranked team in program history Wednesday but what does it mean for the season's final month.
The Boilermakers finally break through and earn a Big Ten road victory Saturday at Northwestern.
The Scarlet Knights beat the Boilermakers for the first time since joining the Big Ten, snapping a 12-game losing streak. It's a similar story for Purdue, which started slow again on the road, fought back but didn't have enough to finish.
The Boilermakers bounce back after the loss to Illinois and pound the Badgers. Evan Boudreaux was the star along with Purdue's rebounding.
The Boilermakers lose at home for the first time this season against a Big Ten team and now we get to see they respond Friday against Wisconsin
The Boilermakers lose another Big Ten road game but the focus should be protecting their home court with two games at Mackey Arena coming up.
Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin recaps Thursday's double-OT thriller between Purdue and Michigan
Journal & Courier Purdue basketball beat writer Mike Carmin is joined by Indianapolis Star Butler beat writer David Woods to recap Saturday's game at the Crossroads Classic
Journal & Courier Purdue basketball writer Mike Carmin recaps the 70-56 loss to the Huskers in Lincoln.
Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin and Sam King discuss the impact of Nick Holt's dismissal, thoughts on Rohrman Field, Purdue players in the NCAA transfer portal and where Matt Painter's team stands heading into Sunday's game at Nebraska
A new lineup helped spur the Boilermakers to a 29-point victory over the defending national champions. Does the new look make Purdue's bench stronger?
Zach Osterman from the Indianapolis Star and the beat writer for Indiana joins the podcast to break down Saturday's football game between the Boilermakers and the Hoosiers. Zach sticks around to talk basketball and what he's seen from Indiana in its first six games. Plus, we talk Thanksgiving sides and smoked brisket.
Breaking down the Boilermakers' loss at Camp Randall Stadium, the program's 14th straight to the Badgers.
Colten Bartholomew from the Wisconsin State Journal joins Mike Carmin to break down the Badgers and Saturday's game at Camp Randall Stadium. Also, an update from Purdue practice this week
Recapping Wednesday's 65-55 loss to Marquette, which rallied from an 18-point first-half deficit to beat the Boilermakers in the second half
Mike Carmin and Sam King recap the men's basketball game loss to Texas and the football team's win against Northwestern
Recapping Saturday's victory by the Boilermakers over the Wildcats. Purdue snapped a five-game losing streak to Northwestern
Andrew Golden, sports editor for the Daily Northwestern, joins the BoilersXTRA Podcast to preview Saturday's matchup between the Boilermakers and the Wildcats. Plus, an update from Purdue's practices this week
Breaking down the season-opening win over Green Bay, the injury situation and redshirt situation
Recapping the Boilermakers victory over the Huskers and looking ahead to Saturday's matchup at Northwestern. If the Boilermakers win, what does it mean for the quarterback position during the final two games?
Recapping the Boilermakers' easy victory over Southern Indiana in the final tune-up before the regular season starts Wednesday against Green Bay
Chris Basnett from the Lincoln Journal Star joins Mike Carmin to talk Nebraska football, which visits Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday. We also discuss Big Ten basketball.
The Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin breaks down Saturday's 24-6 loss to Illinois in the rainy conditions at Ross-Ade Stadium and whether Purdue has a question at quarterback
A look at Illinois and a preview of Saturday's game with Bob Asmussen from the Champaign News-Gazette. Bob also tells us his favorite Halloween costume and the type of candy he gives to trick-or-treaters who visit his house. Plus, Mike Carmin updates what we saw at Purdue practice this week.
Marc Morehouse from the Cedar Rapids Gazette joins the BoilersXTRA Podcast to preview Saturday's matchup between the Hawkeyes and the Boilermakers
Journal & Courier sports reporters Mike Carmin and Sam King discuss how the Boilermakers snapped their three-game losing streak Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium.
Maryland beat reporter Emily Giambalvo from the Washington Post breaks down the Terrapin with Mike Carmin from the Lafayette Journal & Courier. Carmin also updates Purdue's injury situation and what to expect Saturday
Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin and Sam King discuss if the Boilermakers still have a path to a bowl game and take a look at Saturday's matchup at Penn State
Mike Carmin and Sam King recap the Boilermakers' loss to the Golden Gophers and what the injuries to Elijah Sindelar and Rondale Moore mean in the short and long term.
The Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin offers three things to watch in Saturday's game between the Golden Gophers and the Boilermakers.
Journal & Courier Purdue sports reporter Mike Carmin visits with Andy Greder from the St. Paul Pioneer Press about the Golden Gophers and Saturday's matchup.
Mike Carmin and Sam King break down Saturday's 34-13 loss to Texas Christian and what it means going into the off week before the start of Big Ten play
What to watch for in Saturday night's game at Ross-Ade Stadium between the Boilermakers and the Horned Frogs.
We talk Purdue-TCU with Drew Davison from the Fort Wayne Star-Telegram and what it means for Purdue's defense now that linebacker Markus Bailey is lost for the season after a knee injury
Insider Mike Carmin highlights the top players, key players and important questions from Boilermakers' first win of the season and what it means going into next week's matchup against TCU
Insider Mike Carmin gets a preview of Vanderbilt from Adam Sparks, who covers the Commodores for the Tennessean.
Insider Mike Carmin recaps the Boilermakers 34-31 last-second loss at Nevada after holding a pair of 17-point leads
Preview of Friday's season opener at Nevada. Insider Mike Carmin turns to Duke Ritenhouse to provide insight about the Wolf Pack. Ritenhouse is the beat writer for the Reno Gazette Journal
Purdue Insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird break down Purdue's 2019 schedule game-by-game
Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird recap the first five practices of training camp under Jeff Brohm
Journal & Courier football beat reporter Mike Carmin recaps the first three days of practice, including what players are sidelined.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird explore the position battles, areas of concern, question marks and more as Purdue football preseason training camp begins later this week.
Journal & Courier Purdue men's basketball insider Nathan Baird talks with longtime play-by-play man Larry Clisby about the positive news in his cancer fight, his plans for the upcoming season and where the 2018-19 season ranks in his time with the Boilermakers.
Journal & Courier insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss Carsen Edwards' draft night and his potential fit in Boston. Also, they delve into the dynamics behind Purdue football's run of recruits in June.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin gauge the progress of Boilermaker athletics over the course of the 2018-19 sports year. Also, an interview with Jared Wulbrun, who joins the men's basketball program as an invited walk-on.
Journal & Courier Purdue men's basketball insider Nathan Baird sits down with recent New Castle grad Mason Gillis to discuss his comeback from injury, his impressions of the Boilermakers' other incoming freshmen and more.
Journal & Courier Purdue basketball insider Nathan Baird talks with former Boilermaker star and Big Ten analyst Robbie Hummel on the Elite Eight run, Carsen Edwards, Micah Shrewsberry and his continuing 3 on 3 career. Also, a visit with Ryan Cline on those regional games in Louisville and what he expects from Purdue next season.
Journal & Courier Purdue basketball insider Nathan Baird talks with High Point grad transfer Jahaad Proctor on why he picked the Boilermakers, his playing style, his background, his impressions of his new teammates and coaches and much more.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss what Jaden Ivey's commitment means for men's basketball's 2020 recruiting plan. Also, will Boilermaker football's NFL Draft streak extend to 22 years?
Insider Mike Carmin talks with USA Today's Steve Berkowitz about Purdue coach Jeff Brohm's new contract and what it means to the program
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss Carsen Edwards' choice to enter the NBA Draft and his legacy with the Boilermakers. Also, what does his departure mean for Purdue next season? They also explore the various storylines emerging from football after Saturday's spring game.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss what they witnessed in Louisville in the Boilermakers' heartbreaking loss to Virginia. Topics include: fouling up 3 late in games, Carsen Edwards and what comes next for Matt Painter's team.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin break down the victory over Villanova, Carsen Edwards' eruption and a third straight trip to the Sweet 16. Also, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News-Sentinel joins to discuss Tennessee, Purdue's regional semifinal opponent.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss the Boilermakers' draw, from the 3 seed to the pod in Hartford to the Boilermakers' chances of making a run in the tournament. Also, Ed Miller of the Virginian-Pilot joins to give insight into first-round opponent Old Dominion.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin recap men's basketball's championship weekend and the All-Big Ten Awards and look ahead to this week's Big Ten Tournament.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin break down the men's basketball loss at Minnesota, Carsen Edwards' play relative to expectations and look ahead to the All-Big Ten voting that will come in this weekend.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird discuss the news and notes from the opening day of spring football. Markus Bailey's injury, depth issues, new faces, Elijah Sindelar and much more. Also, an update on basketball still controlling its own destiny in the Big Ten Conference chace.
Journal & Courier's Mike Carmin previews spring practice with the program's receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard, who also discusses the recruitment of David Bell and other topics
In a BoilersXTRA/Mind Your Banners collaboration, Journal & Courier Purdue insider Nathan Baird and IndyStar IU insider Zach Osterman discuss the opposite trajectories for those teams this season and how it happened, in advance of Tuesday's rematch in Bloomington.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss the end of the men's basketball winning streak and the dynamics that shape the rest of the Big Ten Conference race. Also, catching up on football offseason news.
Journal & Courier Purdue men's basketball insider Nathan Baird discusses Saturday's game against Nebraska with Lincoln Journal Star Cornhuskers beat writer Chris Basnett.
Journal & Courier Purdue men's basketball insider talks with Delphi high school teacher Brian Tonsoni, who heads up the Delphi Bracketology club. They discuss the club's origins and success and how the Boilermakers have improved their NCAA Tournament resume over the course of the season.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss how the past month has changed the perspective on men's basketball. Also, what results could come from the Ross-Ade Stadium fan survey?
Journal & Courier Purdue men's basketball insider Nathan Baird talks with Indianapolis Star IU insider Zach Osterman to previews the first of two meetings between the rivals Saturday at Mackey Arena.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss the addition of David Bell to football's 2019 recruiting class and Markus Bailey's decision to stay for his senior season. Also, a conversation with senior center Trevion Williams.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss the impact and legacy of the late Tyler Trent. Also, where Boilermaker basketball stands as Big Ten play resumes Thursday against Iowa.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird break down the Boilermakers' 63-14 loss to Auburn in the Music City Bowl, recapping the 2018 season and looking ahead to the offseason and 2019.
Purdue quarterback David Blough talks Christmas Day memories, seven trips to South Africa, Tyler Trent and reveals a nickname from his past that he hasn't shared until now.
Purdue graduate transfer Dennis Edwards joins Purdue insider Mike Carmin for the In the Huddle Podcast leading up to the Music City Bowl in Nashville
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird delve into the angles of Friday's Music City Bowl. Personnel updates for both teams. Breakdowns of how the teams matchup. Also, what does the game mean in the big picture for the Boilermakers?
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin on men's basketball's 2-5 stretch heading into its final two non-conference home games. They also break down the class Boilermaker football expects to sign on Wednesday.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss men's basketball's 6-4 start in-depth, looking at potential answers on both offense and defense. Also, thoughts on the Crossroads Classic, personnel shifts in football and potential Big Ten realignment.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss the end (?) of Jeff Brohm job speculation, the Music City Bowl, the football roster and Boilermaker basketball's recent 1-3 skid.
Nathan Baird, in Tallahassee after Boilermaker basketball's loss to Florida State, calls Mike Carmin back at the home office to discuss what Jeff Brohm's decision to rebuff Louisville means for Purdue and the football program.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss the purgatory of the Jeff Brohm situation, Big Ten awards and Boilermaker men's basketball's upcoming road tests.
Insider Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird recap the victory over the Hoosiers and talk about Jeff Brohm's situation
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss the Jeff Brohm situation, the senior class legacy and what's at state in Saturday's Bucket Game. Also, a recap of basketball's runner-up finish at the Charleston Classic.
Inside Mike Carmin along with special guest Mike DeFabo break down the Boilermakers' tough loss to the Badgers
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin on the speculation around coach Jeff Brohm and Louisville. Pros and cons of the two jobs and how the Boilermakers manage the distraction. Also thoughts on basketball's upcoming tournament and signing day.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss what the opening couple of weeks of the basketball season will reveal about this Boilermaker team. Ryan O'Gara joins to break down Ball State. And the hosts look ahead to Purdue's bid for bowl eligibility at Minnesota.
Insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird discuss the Boilermakers' thrilling victory over Iowa when Spencer Evans hit a 25-yard field goal with eight seconds to play
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird discuss Jeff Brohm job speculation, the loss at Michigan State, Saturday's "elimination game" against Iowa and Thursday's men's basketball exhibition.
Purdue Insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird recap Saturday's 23-13 loss at Michigan State, snapping the Boilermakers' four-game winning streak
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin reflect on the magnitude of the upset rout of Ohio State and what it means in the big picture of the season and the program. They also look ahead to Saturday's road trip to Michigan State.
Insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird, along with special guest Mike DeFabo, recap Saturday's impressive win by the Boilermakers over the second-ranked Buckeyes
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird look back on the first half of the season. Carmin hands out his mid-season awards. Also, a look ahead to Saturday's big night game against No. 2 Ohio State.
Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird discuss the Boilermakers' third straight win and what it means heading into the big game against Ohio State
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss Drew Brees' ascent to become the NFL's all-time passing leader, a big football game at Illinois, and Carsen Edwards' Player of the Year candidacy.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird discuss Boilermaker football's recent surge into the bye week and expectations going forward. Also, a nod to Tyler Trent, who has earned the respect of the Purdue community during his cancer fight.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss Boilermaker football's upcoming trip to Nebraska and the state of the Big Ten Conference West. Also, an interview with new basketball commit Brandon Newman and a look ahead to the 2018-19 season as practice begins.
Insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird recap Purdue's 30-13 win over Boston College to break a three-game losing streak and earn its first victory over the season
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss whether the Boilermakers, at 0-3, are a good or bad football team. They also reflect on the Big Ten Conference so far and look ahead to Saturday's game against Boston College.
Insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird evaluate the Boilermakers' 40-37 loss to Missouri and the program's 0-3 start.
Journal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird discuss the loss to Eastern Michigan, the pitfalls that led to an 0-2 start and what the Boilermakers can do to turn their season around.