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Barry Odom
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Ryan Brown
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Illinois
Purdue Boilermakers Football
Ryan Walters
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Trey Kaufman-Renn

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It took a little while for Purdue to separate from Illinois State, shades of the upset loss to Valpo previously. When the Boilers did though, first-time starters Antione West Jr. and Jack Benter helped close the door on the Redbirds. IndyStar's Natha... more

Coming off a loss with multiple big-play touchdowns allowed to a Maryland team previously winless in the Big Ten, Purdue football coach Barry Odom fired defensive coordinator Kevin Kane after nine games. IndyStar's Nathan Baird and J&C's Sam King det... more

It took a pair of buzzer-beaters to extend the game and win it, but Valparaiso did. It showed how far Purdue basketball has to go after an 0-2 start with very different feelings after each loss. IndyStar's Nathan Baird and the J&C's Sam King break do... more

Nathan and Sam debate the "pause" of the Notre Dame football series and whether Saturday's homecoming game against Maryland is the most important so far of the Barry Odom tenure. Also, more reaction to Matt Painter's contract extension and what we'll... more

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Mike Baradino
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Former Purdue quarterback and long-time sports broadcaster
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Episode: BoilersXTRA: Purdue vs. USC preview with Gary Danielson
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Episode: BoilersXTRA: Oregon preview and looking ahead to basketball fan day

Hosts

Nathan Baird
Sports journalist covering Purdue.
Sam King
Sports journalist covering Purdue.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Fix your audio issues

    Show has good content but is almost unlistenable because there always seems to be some audio issue.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mike5;:4;?
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great!

    Always enjoy good Purdue content and this is definitely a good one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ytboiler12
    United States4 years ago
  • BTFU!

    A no nonsense show about the Boilermakers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    And.How
    United States6 years ago
  • Awesome Purdue podcast

    Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin do such a great job and the J&C are fortunate to have them. Excellent source for Purdue sports reaction and analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EJ9212
    United States8 years ago
  • Great stuff from great writers

    Lost track of this when they went to their own page; glad to have found it again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Obviously Steve
    United States8 years ago

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Purdue football shows dreadful defense to Washington, loses vs Ryan Walters
Q: How do they win the turnover battle and lose the game?
Purdue forced five turnovers but failed to convert most of them into points, while Washington's offense still generated explosive plays and scored consistently when Purdue did not force a takeaway.
Purdue football shows dreadful defense to Washington, loses vs Ryan Walters
Q: Did the Heinz injuries severely impact the defense?
The hosts say losing Hedori Heinz exposed Purdue's limited cornerback depth. Washington targeted the replacements and turned short passes into explosive gains, making the injury a significant factor in the loss.
Breaking down the Notre Dame-Purdue rivalry, and start of basketball
Q: So how do you see Purdue's path to pulling this off against a Notre Dame team that has more depth and talent across the board?
Purdue would need to control the clock with a productive ground game, shorten the game, avoid turnovers, and rely on a better offensive line and consistent run game to keep Notre Dame from dictating tempo, while leveraging Ryan Brown's dual-threat ability to create explosive plays in a more balanced offense.
Breaking down the Notre Dame-Purdue rivalry, and start of basketball
Q: Actually, a quick trivia question for you, Mike, since you're not a Purdue guy, do you know when the last time Purdue had a single first round pick from an offensive player in the NFL Draft?
The last single first-round offensive pick from Purdue was Dustin Keller in 2008, tied in, with another first-round pick from Purdue at the same position in recent memory, and before that Jim Everett in 1986, highlighting a long gap in high-end NFL offensive talent from Purdue.
Purdue stars were picked in 2026 NBA Draft: Braden Smith's fit with Pacers, Trey Kaufman-Renn to Timberwolves
Q: How did this come together for Braden Smith from the Pacers' perspective?
Dustin explains that the Pacers valued Smith's basketball IQ, ability to read the floor, and playmaking, and they saw him as a good fit to run a modern offense. They also liked his two-way contract as a cost-effective depth piece that complements their current guards, while preserving cap flexibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BoilersXTRA

What is BoilersXTRA about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Informed conversations about Purdue athletics, led by sports reporters Nathan Baird and Sam King. Football and men's basketball are the main focus, with game recaps, matchup previews, roster and coaching analysis, and discussion of what results mean for each team's season. The hosts combine close attention to players, tactics, injuries, and personnel decisions with broader context on recruiting, eligibility, and the changing economics of college sports. Episodes often include predictions and practical questions about what Purdue needs to do next, with occasional perspectives from reporters who cover opposing teams. The tone is direct and grounded in beat reporting, balancing candid criticism of shortcomings with attention to signs of progre... more

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