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Steven Pearl Dives Into What Makes Purdue 'So Freaking Good'

With his notes in front of him, Auburn head coach Steven Pearl started reading the numbers Purdue's offense has produced this season. The more he spoke, the more he realized how much of a challenge the will pose to the Tigers in Saturday's top-25 showdown in the Indy Classic.

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Purdue Fans Voice Concerns Over Defensive Coordinator Hire

Barry Odom's latest reported hire is not exactly winning over the fanbase in West Lafayette. On Friday, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reported that Purdue has hired Kevin Kane to be the next defensive coordinator, replacing Mike Scherer after one season with the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 19

Familiar Name Surfaces to Fill Purdue's Defensive Coordinator Opening

A familiar name in West Lafayette has emerged as a top candidate to fill Purdue's vacancy at defensive coordinator. Pete Nakos of On3 is reporting that Minnesota defensive coordinator Kevin Kane has become the "target" of Purdue's search.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 19

Preview: No. 6 Purdue vs. No. 21 Auburn in the Indy Classic

Both Purdue and Auburn have already played multiple top-25 opponents this season, and they'll each add another to their resumé on Saturday. The sixth-ranked Boilermakers and 21st-ranked Tigers will meet at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the Indy Classic, the second of two meetings in back-to-back years between the programs.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 18

Purdue Suddenly Searching For New Defensive Coordinator

Purdue is suddenly in need of a defensive coordinator. According to a report from ESPN's Adam Rittenberg on Thursday, Mike Scherer is "no longer with the program," after working on Barry Odom's Boilermaker staff for one season.

Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 18

How Better 'Focus' Has Turned Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn Into Rebounding Machine

The purpose of bringing Oscar Cluff to West Lafayette was to help Purdue with its rebounding issue during the 2024-25 season. Matt Painter struck gold with the 6-foot-11 center out of South Dakota State in more ways than one.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 18

Latest Bracketology Projection Sends Purdue Far From Home For Regional Rounds

Purdue is always shooting for the best seed possible in the NCAA Tournament. This year, the Boilermakers would really like to nab that top overall spot for March Madness, as it would present an incredibly favorable path to the Final Four — at least in terms of location.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 17

Matt Painter Only Has One Thing on His Christmas Wish List This Year

Matt Painter doesn't have a long Christmas list to send to Santa Claus this year. The Purdue coach has just one thing on his wish list this holiday season, and you better believe it's related to basketball.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 17

Three Boilermakers Earn 2025 All-American Volleyball Honors

After a sensational 2025 campaign on the volleyball court, three Purdue players have been recognized as All-Americans by the AVCA. The full list was released on Wednesday morning.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 16

Purdue Starting Offensive Lineman the Latest Expected to Hit Transfer Portal

Another Boilermaker is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal when the window opens up on Jan. 2. Per Allen Trieu of 247Sports, starting offensive lineman Hank Purvis plans to explore opportunities elsewhere after one season at Purdue.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / December 16

Purdue Preview: Scouting No. 21 Auburn

After dispatching Marquette handily on Saturday, the Purdue Boilermakers have their sights set on their next non-conference against a “Power 5” opponent.

Bilal Marshall News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 16

Purdue Reportedly Promoting Staffer to Wide Receivers Coach

Another change is reportedly coming to Purdue's coaching staff for the 2026 season. According to FootballScoop.com, head coach Barry Odom is expected to promote staffer Bilal Marshall to the full-time wide receivers coach.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 16

2026 Purdue Football Transfer Portal Tracker

Who is staying and who is going? Those are the two biggest questions for Purdue football after the conclusion of the 2025 season, as focus will soon turn to the NCAA transfer portal.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 15

5 Big Positives Through Purdue Basketball's First 11 Games

Purdue is now one-third of the way through its season and owns a 10-1 record. It's been another great start for the Boilermakers, aside from the disappointing performance against Iowa State on Dec.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 15

Where Purdue Ranks in AP Poll, KenPom and NCAA NET After 10-1 Start

The latest Associated Press, KenPom and NCAA NET rankings have been updated following another exciting week of college basketball. Purdue picked up two wins last week, defeating Minnesota 85-57 and Marquette 79-59 to improve to 10-1 on the season.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 14

Matt Painter Explains What Makes Purdue's Fanbase Special

A blizzard made its way to West Lafayette on Saturday afternoon, and while it may have have delayed Purdue fans from getting to Mackey Arena, the inclement weather didn't stop them from arriving.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 14

Oscar Cluff's Perfect Performance vs. Marquette Among Best in Purdue History

Marquette had no answer for Oscar Cluff on Saturday, and the 6-foot-11 center made the Golden Eagles play. The result was a 20-point win for the Boilermakers and one of the best performances the program has seen.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 14

Purdue Volleyball Coach Dave Shondell Reveals He's Signed Contract Extension

Dave Shondell plans to remain Purdue's head volleyball coach for a little longer. Following the Boilermakers' loss to Pitt in the Regional Final of the NCAA Tournament, he revealed that he signed a four-year contract to remain in West Lafayette.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 13

Purdue Volleyball Leaves Lasting Legacy as Dream Season Ends in Regional Final

When Purdue stepped onto the volleyball court for the first time in 2025, some questioned whether it would finish in the top eight in the Big Ten. Yet on Saturday night, the third-seeded Boilermakers were standing tall with top-seeded Pitt on the opposite side of the net, one of the last eight teams remaining in the NCAA Tournament.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 12

3 Things to Know About Purdue's New Offensive Line Coach Zach Crabtree

Purdue has reportedly found its next offensive line coach. According to Tom Dienhart of GoldandBlack.com, the Boilermakers are hiring Fresno State's Zach Crabtree to fill the void on the staff.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 12

Purdue Volleyball's Magical Run Continues, Heads to Regional Final After Beating SMU

It didn't look like Purdue's season would extend past Thursday night the way things started in Pittsburgh in the Regional Semifinal. SMU came out of the gate ready to play and the Boilermakers looked shell-shocked.

Braden Smith News / Total Apex Sports / December 11

Purdue’s Braden Smith Injured In Minnesota Rout

You can almost hear the collective groan from Boilermaker nation. Just when things were clicking, the basketball gods decided to throw a wrench in the works.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 10

No. 6 Purdue dusts off Minnesota with 50 second-half points

Braden Smith scored 15 points and dished 12 assists, and No. 6 Purdue pulled away for an 85-57 win over Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup Wednesday night.

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / December 10