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Report: Purdue Freshman Running Back No Longer With Team

Ziaire Stevens, an incoming running back who was a member of Purdue's 2025 recruiting class, is no longer with the team. GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart reported the news on Saturday.

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Hammer and Rails Reader Survey Results - House Settled?

Purdue lost Max Klare due to (among other things) NIL. Would the House settlement have kept him in Old Gold and Black? It’s that time of week folks. We’ve got survey results hot off the presses for this week.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / June 13

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 13

Purdue Football Flips Talented Illinois Edge Rusher From MAC Program

Purdue picked up another win on the recruiting trail this week. On Thursday, the Boilermakers flipped Illinois edge rusher Max Carmicle from Northern Illinois.

Fletcher Loyer News / Hammer and Rails / June 12

Boiler Alert: Fletcher Loyer Offseason Homework

Drew and Ryan get together to discuss what they would like to see out of Fletcher Loyer next season. I (Drew) step in for Ledman on this one, and I must confess, I was slightly loopy after a 7-hour drive after a week at the beach.

Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 12

Purdue Forward Trey Kaufman-Renn Explains How His Game Can Evolve in 2025-26

Trey Kaufman-Renn took advantage of his opportunities last season. After sharing a court with Zach Edey in his first two seasons, the Sellersburg, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 12

Former Purdue Golfer Adam Schenk to Tee It Up at 2025 U.S. Open

Former Purdue golfer Adam Schenk will tee it up at the 2025 U.S. Open this week, hoping to find himself in the mix for a major championship on Sunday. It is the second major he has participated in this year.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 11

Purdue Women's Basketball Releases Official Roster, Jersey Numbers for 2025-26 Season

The Purdue women's basketball roster is set for the 2025-26 season. The program released the names and jersey numbers for the upcoming year, with plenty of new faces arriving in West Lafayette.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 11

Purdue Coach Matt Painter Discusses Potential Role For Redshirt Freshman Jack Benter

Jack Benter always seemed to be around the basketball during Purdue's first summer practice on Monday. Whether it was flying in for a rebound, chasing down a loose ball, or trying to get a stop defensively, the 6-foot-5 redshirt freshman was making an impact on Cardinal Court.

Fletcher Loyer News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 11

Purdue's Fletcher Loyer Addresses Biggest Area For Improvement Entering Senior Year

There's an old, overused saying in sports, "Offense wins games, defense wins championships." Senior guard Fletcher Loyer knows that's where he can help his team most in the quest to bring a national title back to Purdue.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 11

How Purdue Basketball's Returning Production Compares to Other Big Ten Teams

It's no secret that Purdue returns a large chunk of its offensive production from last season. With the top three scorers from last season all returning — Trey Kaufman-Renn, Braden Smith, and Fletcher Loyer — the Boilermakers have earned their spot as favorites to win the 2025-26 Big Ten title.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Hammer and Rails / June 10

Hammer and Rails Reacts Survey - Will the House Settlement be Good for College Athletics?

Plus, let’s again predict the Purdue win total. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Purdue Boilermakers fans and fans across the country.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Hammer and Rails / June 10

Boilers Hold First Summer Practice Ahead of Upcoming Season

Purdue will enter the 2025/2026 season as a national title favorite but what did they look like on day one? It is a rarity in today’s era of sports secrecy to have a program as open and available as what Matt Painter has done with the Purdue Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 10

Watch: Purdue Basketball Players Talk After First Summer Practice of 2025

Two months after its 2024-25 season concluded, Purdue was back on the hardwood practicing for the first time in preparation for the 2025-26 campaign. It was the first step in what many hope to be another Big Ten championship season in West Lafayette, as well as a second trip to the Final Four in the past three years.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 10

After Missing Last Season With Injury, Purdue's Daniel Jacobsen Eager to Get to Work

Late in Purdue's first summer practice on Monday, a low pass hit Daniel Jacobsen in the hands and rolled slowly to the halfcourt line. There was a fight for the basketball, with both the 7-foot-4 center and senior forward Trey Kaufman-Renn diving on the floor trying to gain possession.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 10

Watch: Matt Painter Talks After First Purdue Basketball Summer Practice

The road to the Final Four began on Monday for Purdue. The Boilermakers began summer practice this week, getting one step closer to the start of the 2025-26 college basketball season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / June 9

Watch: UCLA Baseball Puches Ticket to Omaha; Discussing NCAA House Settlement Approval | B1G Today

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 9

Purdue Basketball Offers 2028 Guard From New Albany

Purdue has extended an early offer to 2028 prospect and New Albany High School (Ind.) rising sophomore Noah Washington. The 6-foot-5 guard is already considered one of the top players from the state of Indiana for his class.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 9

Purdue Football Lands 2026 Commitment From Talented Defensive Back From Ohio

Purdue continues to add to its 2026 recruiting class, landing a verbal commitment from three-star defensive back Emoni Smith over the weekend. He becmae the 10th player of the cycle to commit to coach Barry Odom and the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 7

Purdue Basketball: Complete 2025 Baha Mar Hoops Championship Field Announced

The last piece of the puzzle is now in place for the 2025 Baha Mar Hoops Championship. On Saturday, Field of 68's Jeff Goodman reported that Texas Tech will be the fourth team to participate in the event, finally solidifying the field.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 6

Jaraan Cornell, Former Purdue Basketball Player, Dies at 48

Jaraan Cornell, a former Purdue basketball standout and a star at South Bend Clay High School in the 1990s, has died, according to a report from the South Bend Tribune.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 6

Barry Odom Talks Purdue's High Transfer Total, Recruiting Philosophy

Barry Odom didn't have much of a choice when he took the job at Purdue, he was going to have to build his first team through the transfer portal. With dozens of roster positions to fill and high school recruiting essentially finished, the Boilermakers had to rely on the portal.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / May 30