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Here's Who Purdue is Sending to Las Vegas For 2025 Big Ten Football Media Days

Three student-athletes will accompany Purdue head coach Barry Odom to the 2025 Big Ten Football Media Days in Las Vegas in late July. On Monday, those three Boilermakers were named.

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College Football Guru Phil Steele Predicts Purdue's 2025 Finish in Big Ten Standings

Purdue may be a completely revamped program heading into the 2025 season, but one of the top preseason analysts in college football is predicting a long year in West Lafayette.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Hammer and Rails / June 30

Boiler Alert - FIBA U19 Update - Oscar Cluff Homework

Good things coming from FIBA. Purdue has two guys playing in the FIBA U19 tournament right now and there’s one that has been making headlines. Ryan gives me the skinny on what has gone on with Purdue’s point guard of the future (?) and what it means for this season with the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 28

Purdue Men's Golf Coach Makes Weekend Cut at U.S. Senior Open

Purdue men's golf coach Andrew Sapp finds himself in contention for the lead after the first two rounds of the U.S. Senior Open. He carded a 1-over-par through the first two days, sitting in a tie for 15th place and trailing the leader by seven strokes.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 27

Purdue Football Enjoying Strong Ticket Sales Heading Into 2025 Season

A change in leadership has sparked some new energy in Purdue football entering the 2025 season. Per a report from Tom Dienhart of GoldandBlack.com, the athletic office has seen substantial ticket sales for the upcoming year.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 27

Purdue, Iowa Among Top 3 for Skilled 2026 Cornerback, Commitment Date Revealed

One of the top recruits from Illinois in the 2026 class has narrowed his list of landing spots down to three schools, two of which are in the Big Ten. Vincent Smith, a three-star cornerback out of Orland Park, unveiled his finalists, which included Purdue, Iowa, and West Virginia.

Rapheal Davis News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 26

Rapheal Davis Using Tragic Experiences to Help Communities, Youth Through Foundation

Rapheal Davis did everything the right way when he was a college basketball player at Purdue. He was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, a three-year captain of the Boilermakers, and was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Year in 2015.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Hammer and Rails / June 25

Purdue Basketball Film Room: The Return of the Dunk

Daniel Jacobsen is back after missing his freshman season due to a leg injury. Rims around the country should be nervous. Expectations are at an all-time high for the Boilermakers heading into the 2025-’26 season.

Fletcher Loyer News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 25

Watch: Purdue Basketball Shares Hilarious Video Featuring Senior Fletcher Loyer

The college basketball season may still be months away, but Purdue basketball's creative team is keeping fans engaged throughout the summer. This week, the program posted a hilarious video featuring senior guard Fletcher Loyer, and everyone certainly seemed to enjoy it.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 25

Omer Mayer's EuroLeague Team Offers Well Wishes as Purdue Career Awaits

As Omer Mayer gets closer to arriving on Purdue's campus for the 2025-26 college basketball season, his EuroLeague team is wishing him well on the next step in his journey.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 24

Where ESPN's Joe Lunardi Seeds Purdue in Post-Transfer Portal Bracketology

Now that the transfer portal window is closed and the NBA Draft deadline has expired, ESPN's Joe Lunardi has released a new edition of his Bracketology for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 24

Center Grove Defensive Lineman Commits to Purdue Over Indiana, Wisconsin

Purdue has added an in-state defensive lineman to its 2026 recruiting class. Central Grove standout Kobe Cherry announced his commitment on Monday, becoming the 18th prospect to verbally pledge to the Boilermakers this cycle.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 23

Purdue, Indiana Remain in Top 3 for Talented Defensive End From Georgia

Rivals Purdue and Indiana find themselves in a battle for a talented defensive end out of Georgia. On Monday, three-star defensive end Katrell Webb announced that he's narrowed his list of potential options down to three schools, with both the Boilermakers and Hoosiers still in the mix.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 23

Purdue Football Gets Pledge From Versatile Athlete From Georgia

Purdue's big recruiting weekend was capped off with a commitment from a fifth player in the 2026 class. Sunday evening, the Boilermakers landed a verbal pledge from 6-foot-6 athlete Dream Rashad out of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 22

Talented Defensive Lineman With Several SEC Offers Commits to Purdue

The commitments continue to pour in this weekend for Purdue. On Sunday, the Boilermakers added another verbal pledge to the list, earning a commitment from three-star defensive lineman Josiah Hope.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 22

Purdue's 2026 Class Keeps Growing, Lands Commitment From Illinois Defensive Lineman

Purdue has bolstered its defensive line with a recent addition to the 2026 recruiting class. On Sunday, the Boilermakers received a verbal commitment from three-star defensive lineman Aiden Solecki.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 22

2026 Florida Wide Receiver Commits to Purdue Over Several Major Programs

A second wide receiver has verbally committed to Purdue's 2026 recruiting class. Over the weekend, the Boilermakers landed a pledge from wide receiver Brandon Kinsey, who recently took an official visit to West Lafayette.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 22

Purdue Football Lands 2026 Pledge From East St. Louis Offensive Lineman

Purdue has beefed up its 2026 recruiting class with a new addition to the offensive line. On Saturday, the Boilermakers received a verbal pledge from Terrell Berryhill Jr.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 19

Update on Purdue Center Daniel Jacobsen's Status with USA Basketball U19 Team

And then there were 15. On Thursday, USA Basketball announced that it trimmed its list of finalists down from 18 players to 15 finalists, and Purdue center Daniel Jacobsen remains in the mix for one of the 12 roster spots for the U19 Men's National Team that will participate in the 2025 FIBA World Cup.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 18