Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Another week in the NFL has come and gone. One former Boilermaker had a breakout game. A couple of interesting updates this week as Jalen Graham reunites with the 49ers after being signed from the Commanders practice squad. We will also see Aidan O’Connell more often as he took over for Gardner Minshew and was named the Week 6 starter today. … [Read more...] about Boilers in the NFL: 2024 Week 5
Opinion: If You’re Going To Rip Off The Bandage, Timing Is Key
Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images Hope you like hypotheticals about football staff changes! Purdue fans are rightfully displeased with the performance of the Boilermakers football team in a still-young season. Former offensive coordinator Graham Harrell was fired after a lackluster loss in a winnable game because first-time head coach Ryan Walters had to do something. The … [Read more...] about Opinion: If You’re Going To Rip Off The Bandage, Timing Is Key
Purdue Basketball Exhibition Versus Creighton Will Be Televised
Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Here’s how to watch the first Purdue men’s basketball game. Basketball season is creeping up on us. Today is October 8th. Purdue basketball, in exhibition form to be clear, will play in just 18 days. On October 26th, Purdue basketball will play their first game of the season, again to be clear this is an exhibition, against the Creighton … [Read more...] about Purdue Basketball Exhibition Versus Creighton Will Be Televised
Know Thy Opponent: The Illinois Fighting Illini
Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Another tough game is ahead for Walters and Co. Illinois Fighting Illini: 4-1 (1-1) Series Record: 48-46-6 Last Purdue Win: September 30th, 2023, 44-19 Last Illinois Win: October 26th, 2109, 6-24 Illinois Head Coach: Bret Bielema Betting Line: Illinois -19.5 Offensive Player to Watch: The improvement by Luke Altmyer from 2023 to 2024 is night … [Read more...] about Know Thy Opponent: The Illinois Fighting Illini
2024 Purdue Football – By The Numbers
Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Things are even bleaker than you think. I’ve defended head coach Ryan Walters all throughout this nightmare of a season. I’ve called for temperance. I’ve called for him NOT to be fired. After just a season and a half it didn’t feel like enough time to make a decision that would cost Purdue a lot of money (we’ll get into that below). … [Read more...] about 2024 Purdue Football – By The Numbers