The mistakes always stick out like a sore thumb after a loss. The three interceptions thrown by quarterback Ryan Browne in Purdue's 33-17 loss to USC last Saturday were a big discussion point after the game.
Through the first three weeks of the season, two Purdue players are leading the Big Ten in separate statistical categories. Running back Devin Mockobee leads in one rushing category, and punter Jack McCallister has been among the best at his craft early in the year.
Nobody in Purdue's locker room is confused about the expectations for the 2025-26 college basketball season. With an incredibly skilled roster that is loaded with experience, the goal is to bring an NCAA championship trophy back to West Lafayette in early April.
Believe it or not, Purdue has made it through the first quarter of the 2025 season. The Boilermakers are 2-1 to begin the Barry Odom era, posting wins over Ball State and Southern Illinois before suffering their first loss to USC last weekend.
On Saturday, Purdue and Notre Dame will rekindle an old rivalry game, one that had been played for decades between the two in-state rivals. Although the Fighting Irish own a sizable advantage in the all-time series (57-26-2), Purdue has had plenty of memorable moments.
Ryan McAleer has made a huge difference defensively for Purdue this season, and the Big Ten has taken notice. The sophomore libero was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Week after helping the Boilermakers to a 3-0 record last week.
After a perfect 3-0 week, Purdue continues to climb in the ACVA rankings. In the latest top 25 poll, the Boilermakers jumped up three spots and are now knocking on the door of a place in the top 10.
Purdue's 33-17 loss to USC in its Big Ten opener on Saturday didn't help its status in ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI). The Boilermakers actually dropped one spot after suffering their first defeat and falling to 2-1 on the year.
If you're someone who enjoys reading way too much into something, then the recent move by five-star prospect Cameron Williams may interest you. The highly-touted 2026 power forward canceled his visit to North Carolina while on his official visit to Purdue over the weekend.
Purdue is preparing to host another top-50 prospect in the 2026 recruiting class this week. Ralph Scott, a four-star forward who attends IMG Academy, is headed to West Lafayette on Wednesday, according to Sam Kayser of League Ready.
Omer Mayer arrived in West Lafayette just two months ago, but he already feels like he's fitting in with his new team. The freshman guard from Israel says he couldn't imagine a better situation than the one he's experiencing at Purdue.
Purdue's volleyball team is on a roll. The 14th-ranked Boilermakers took down No. 11 SMU 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 27-25, 25-18) to improve to 7-1 on the season.
For a second straight week, Purdue has opened as a major underdog. Notre Dame has opened as a hefty 26.5-point favorite for Saturday's game against Purdue, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Saturday's game against USC may not have gone the way Purdue would have hoped, but there were some encouraging signs from the 33-17 loss. More than anything, the Boilermakers fought hard for a full 60 minutes, something that was absent one year ago.
Sometimes, it's better to be lucky than good. That was the case for Purdue's offense midway through the third quarter against USC on Saturday night. One a 1st-and-10 from the USC 26-yard line, Purdue attempted a trick play in an attempt to catch the Trojans off guard.
At halftime of Saturday's game against USC, Purdue honored one of its legendary quarterbacks. Former Boilermaker star and longtime college football broadcaster Gary Danielson was honored by his alma mater.
Everyone wants to catch a glimpse of Purdue's basketball team before the start of the 2025-26 season. Plenty of USC fans in town for Saturday's football game between the Boilermakers and Trojans stopped by the windows at Cardinal Court to get a look.
Fletcher Loyer has enjoyed an impressive run at Purdue. When he arrived on campus ahead of the 2022-23 season, he earned a job as a starter, a spot he hasn't relinquished across his time within the program.
The expectations in West Lafayette are as high as they've ever been. Purdue will be a top-three team in the preseason polls and a favorite to win the national championship this coming season.
Gary Danielson, a longtime college football broadcaster and a member of Purdue's Cradle of Quarterbacks, is returning to West Lafayette this weekend. With the former Boiler in town, Purdue plans to honor him in a special way at halftime.
Gameday has arrived in West Lafayette. Saturday's Big Ten opener between Purdue and USC is going to have plenty of juice, too. So, if you want to get fired up, the Boilermakers dropped a hype video to prepare you for this weekend's showdown.
Those hoping to attend the Purdue-Kentucky exhibition game in October may have to dig deep into their pockets. Ticket prices for the showdown between the two basketball powers are already through the roof on the secondary market.