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Purdue's Offense Searching For Fix to Turn Red Zone Field Goals to Touchdowns

The numbers look good on paper. Purdue's offense has made 24 trips to the red zone through the first five games and converted on 22 of those visits. Among Big Ten teams, those figures rank fourth and third, respectively.

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Purdue Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Boilermakers

Across the last decade, the way to build a successful college basketball program sure has changed drastically thanks to NIL, the transfer portal, and massive advancements in international and domestic recruiting.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 5

Purdue Kicker Takes Home Big Ten Honor After Huge Performance vs. Illinois

You could make the argument that, through five games, one of Purdue's most consistent players has been kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano. That didn't change on Saturday, as the true freshman pulled through in some important moments, helping the Boilermakers to a 24-17 victory over Illinois in Champaign.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 5

Most Important Quotes From Purdue Coach Barry Odom's Week 6 Press Conference

Purdue is in the Big Ten win column with more opportunities on the way. Next up is a massive matchup against a Minnesota team that has overperformed expectations so far this fall.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 5

Why Was Purdue's Mackey Arena Brought Up at Big East Media Days?

Mackey Arena often gets labeled as one of the toughest environments in the Big Ten, but others from outside the league understand how challenging it is to play in Purdue's home arena, too.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 5

Second Purdue Women's Basketball Players Suffers Season-Ending Injury

There's more bad news out of West Lafayette this week. A second Purdue women's basketball player has suffered a season-ending injury ahead of the start of the 2026-27 campaign.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 5

Purdue OC Josh Henson Refused to Lose to Illinois Because of Conservative Play-Calling

Josh Henson didn't want to lose Saturday's game because of conservative play-calling. When the Purdue offense took the field with 8:05 remaining, it was going for the kill shot.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 4

Hammering Down: After Weeks of Scrutiny, Kevin Kane's Defense Comes Through For Purdue

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The criticism was loud and angry. For four weeks, Purdue defensive coordinator Kevin Kane was the recipient of the festering backlash after a 1-3 start to the 2026 season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 4

'I Never Lost Faith': Emotions Run High After Purdue's Win Over Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the scoreboard finally hit zero, Ryan Browne headed for the south end zone at Memorial Stadium. It's where the Cannon Trophy sat, a memento that symbolized more than just Purdue's rivalry with Illinois on Saturday afternoon.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 1

How Enzo Shahrvin's Eligibility Impacts Purdue's Starting Lineup, Rotations

After a long summer, Purdue is finally done playing the waiting game. On Thursday, the program announced that 6-foot-9 big man Enzo Shahrvin was granted eligibility by the NCAA for the 2026-27 season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 1

Purdue Finally Receives NCAA Ruling on French Big Man Enzo Shahrvin

The NCAA wasn't in much of a rush, but Purdue has finally received some positive news on 6-foot-8 forward Enzo Shahrvin. The big man from France will be eligible for the 2026-27 season and will have just one year of eligibility to use with the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 1

Here's How Fans Can Watch Purdue Basketball's First Two Exhibition Games

On Wednesday, we learned which Boilermakers will be representing Purdue at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. One day later, Big Ten Network revealed how fans can catch the basketball team's first two exhibition games of the 2026-27 season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 1

Why Purdue's Omer Mayer Calls Antione West Jr. a 'Certified Hooper'

Omer Mayer played with several talented players as a true freshman at Purdue last season. Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn were all great, but the point guard is eager to get the chance to play with a guy who redshirted last season: Antione West Jr.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 29

The Ugly Numbers Behind Purdue's Dreadful Defensive Start

It doesn't really matter how you slice it, Purdue's defense has been awful to start the 2026 season. The Boilermakers have surrendered an average of 46.3 points per contest in the last three games.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 28

Details Released for Purdue Basketball's Exhibition Game vs. UConn

Details regarding Purdue's exhibition game against UConn have been released. The Boilermakers are heading to the East Coast on Tuesday, Oct. 27, for a preseason showdown with the Huskies and a rematch of the 2024 National Championship Game.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 28

Most Important Quotes From Purdue Coach Barry Odom's Week 5 Press Conference

Purdue dropped its third straight game on Saturday, giving up 49 points to Notre Dame. Another disastrous defensive performance and a 1-3 start have raised questions about where the program goes from here.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 28

Hammering Down: No More Waiting, Wins Must Come for Purdue in October

When Purdue travels to Champaign to play Illinois on Saturday, it will officially be October. To steal a bit from Sesame Street, this column will be sponsored by numbers.

Purdue Gets Late Kickoff Slot for Matchup vs. Minnesota in Week 6

Purdue officially has a kickoff time for its Week 6 clash against Minnesota at Ross-Ade Stadium. The Boilermakers and Golden Gophers will play under the lights in West Lafayette on Saturday, Oct.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 28

Dave Shondell Provides Update on Purdue Senior Kenna Wollard

No. 10 Purdue was on the wrong side of a 3-0 sweep to No. 6 Wisconsin on Sunday at Mackey Arena, but that wasn't the most important thing to head coach Dave Shondell and his players on that particular afternoon.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 27

Key Quotes From Matt Painter After Purdue's First Open Practice of Fall

Practice is in full swing in West Lafayette, as Purdue returned to the hardwood on Tuesday for the first official practice for the 2026-27 campaign. The Boilermakers are starting a new chapter, and there are plenty of questions heading into a fresh season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 25

Purdue Volleyball Announces Free Student Tickets to Mackey Match vs. No. 6 Wisconsin

For the third time this season, Purdue students wanting to catch the volleyball team in action at Mackey Arena can do so for free. The program announced this week that students can get in free for Sunday's top-10 showdown between the 10th-ranked Boilermakers and No.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Notre Dame vs. Purdue odds: Opening point spread revealed

Notre Dame and Purdue will go head-to-head in Week 4 of the 2026 college football season, and the odds for the matchup have been revealed via Polymarket. The kickoff time and how to watch the game are also available.

Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Hoops Rumors / September 9

Kaufman-Renn Receives Temporary Restraining Order In Eligibility Case

Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has been granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA that allows him to pursue a return for a sixth season of college basketball, at least for the time being, according to Nathan Baird of The Indianapolis Star.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

Purdue plots more balanced attack against Wake Forest

After routing FCS foe Indiana State to start the season behind a big effort from quarterback Ryan Browne, Purdue figures Saturday's visit from Wake Forest could require greater reliance on the ground game.