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BoilersXTRA episodes

September 12 What we learned from heartbreaking Purdue football 2OT loss to Wake Forest
Purdue came up a half-yard short on a fourth-and-15 defensive stop, but otherwise showed positive steps forward in the second year of Barry Odom's tenure against a Power Four opponent. Though the losing streak against P4's reaches 20, Nathan Baird and Sam King analyze how the Wake Forest game showed progress, and room for improvement.
25 min
September 09 BoilersXtra: Why Wake Forest game could change course of Purdue football season, Trey Kaufman-Renn saga update
Trey Kaufman-Renn's college career may continue, but not at Purdue. Sam and Nathan start there, before delving into Saturday's football game against Wake Forst -- a potential must-win for bowl contention.
49 min
September 05 What we learned from Purdue football's blowout of Indiana State
It wasn't the prettiest, especially early, but Year 2 under coach Barry Odom started with a 44-19 Purdue win. IndyStar insider Nathan Baird and Journal & Courier's Sam King discuss playmakers emerging, Kevin Kane's defense and what lies ahead.
28 min
September 02 BoilersXtra: Purdue football season predictions, picking Boilermaker wins and losses game-by-game
How many games will Purdue football win in 2026? Nathan and Sam give their game-by-game predictions and discuss the likelihood of a breakthrough back to bowl contention for the Boilermakers.
1 hr 10 min
August 27 BoilersXtra: What about Purdue football's performance in preseason camp suggests a breakout is coming? What gives us pause that 2026 will be a big step forward? Nathan and Sam break down the reasons of optimism and pessimism as the season opener approache
What about Purdue football's performance in preseason camp suggests a breakout is coming? What gives us pause that 2026 will be a big step forward? Nathan and Sam break down the reasons of optimism and pessimism as the season opener approaches.
55 min
August 21 What we know and still want to know about Purdue football halfway through fall camp
Have playmakers started showing up on offense? Will experience on defense make a difference? Does Purdue have a No. 2 quarterback? IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and the Journal & Courier's Sam King answer each other's pressing questions halfway through preseason camp.

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45 min
August 06 New Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland sets his vision for Boilermakers
New Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland went viral before the end of his first press conference. He also began to lay out his vision for the next era of Boilermaker sports. Join IndyStar insider Nathan Baird and the Journal & Courier's Sam King who were on hand for McClelland's introduction and more.
29 min
August 06 What to watch as Purdue football opens second preseason camp under Barry Odom
The Purdue football season begins in earnest Thursday, the second under coach Barry Odom. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and the Journal & Courier's Sam King detail what they're watching as the Boilermakers look to improve after a 2-10 campaign in Year 1 under Odom.
24 min
August 04 What Purdue's reported hire of Tommy McClelland as athletic director means
Purdue has reportedly hired Tommy McClelland to lead its athletic department forward, taking over for the retiring Mike Bobinski. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and the Journal & Courier's Sam King look into McClelland's background, detailing how his experiences at Vanderbilt and Rice matter as he tackles challenges at Purdue.
35 min
July 29 BoilersXtra: Antione West Jr., Daniel Jacobsen, Gicarri Harris and more from Purdue's 2-0 start in Canada
BoilersXTRA: What has Purdue men's basketball shown during its first two victories in Canada, and what more do the Boilermakers need to accomplish on the back end of this trip? Also, Nathan and Sam recap Mike Bobinski's media roundtable and what's next for Purdue's AD search.
58 min