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BoilersXTRA episodes

October 19 Purdue basketball is back! What we learned from exhibition vs Ball State
Purdue basketball opened its preseason with an 87-55 win over Ball State on Sunday. BoilersXTRA's Nathan Baird and Sam King break down what we saw from coach Matt Painter's roster, featuring a new cast of stars.
31 min
October 17 Purdue football shows dreadful defense to Washington, loses vs Ryan Walters
The gains Purdue's defense had made the prior two weeks were lost on a night Washington had five giveaways and won, partially a credit to former Boilers coach Ryan Walters and his Huskies defense. Nathan Baird and Sam King break down the loss that dropped Purdue to below .500 and bowl eligibility chances taking a hit.
29 min
October 16 BoilersXtra: Pondering Purdue football's bowl path, Ryan Walters' return and basketball exhibition opener
After a 1-3 start, Purdue football suddenly has a realistic path to its first bowl since 2022. What needs to happen, and how crucial is Friday's game against Ryan Walters and Washington? Also, a preview of Sunday's exhibition opener for Boilermaker men's basketball.
55 min
October 08 BoilersXtra: Who will start for Purdue men's basketball, plus football goes for consecutive Big Ten wins
Have our expectations on Purdue basketball's starting lineup changed since the start of practice? That and an update on Boilermaker women's hoops from Big Ten Media Days. Also, our preview of Purdue football going for two Big Ten wins in a row vs. Minnesota.
47 min
October 03 BoilersXtra: Can Purdue beat Illinois for the Cannon and break its power conference losing streak?
What does Oscar Sloan's commitment mean for Purdue's quarterback momentum? What will it take for the Boilermakers to upset Illinois on the road. Also, what Nathan and Sam were talking about basketball-wise after practice opened last week.
53 min
October 01 BoilersXtra: Can Purdue beat Illinois for the Cannon and break its power conference losing streak_
What does Oscar Sloan's commitment mean for Purdue's quarterback momentum? What will it take for the Boilermakers to upset Illinois on the road. Also, what Nathan and Sam were talking about basketball-wise after practice opened last week.
55 min
September 26 Notre Dame rolls over Purdue as Boilermakers fall to 1-3
Did Purdue football show anything in its lopsided loss to No. 3 Notre Dame that conveys what it might do against talent-equated opponents ahead? Nathan Baird and Sam King detail an offense which never got going and a defense still struggling with common themes.
31 min
September 23 Breaking down the Notre Dame-Purdue rivalry, and start of basketball
The Purdue men's basketball season begins this week with practices, then gives way to Notre Dame at Purdue football on Saturday. Nathan Baird and Sam King discuss what it would take for a Boilers upset, are joined by the South Bend Tribune's Mike Berardino to trade notes on each team, and then talk Boilermakers basketball.
55 min
September 20 Purdue shows competitiveness in loss at UCLA, where mistakes were magnified
Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne was excellent, though not perfect, at UCLA. Kevin Kane's defense got a few stops but allowed more than 600 yards of offense. Nathan Baird and Sam King break down a 52-38 loss at the Rose Bowl, one where turnovers and penalties flipped the game.

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31 min
September 17 Purdue UCLA football preview: Which preseason vibes about Boilers were right which were wrong
Now that we've seen two Purdue football games, what were we right about coming out of preseason camp, and what did we get wrong? Also, Nathan and Sam discuss The Athletic report on football sending and give their picks for Saturday at UCLA.
53 min