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Why did Purdue coach Ryan Walters fire Graham Harrell mid-season, and where do the Boilermakers go from here? Nathan Baird and Sam King react to Monday’s press conference.

After a rough road trip to Oregon State dropped Purdue to 1-2, we reassessed the preseason conventional wisdom around the Boilermakers. Also, what did we learn from men’s basketball’s official opening day of practice?

How have our expectations of Purdue football changed since the Notre Dame debacle. Is Saturday’s game at Oregon State a must-win for a successful season? Nathan Baird and Sam King discuss a potentially pivotal football week and look ahead to the start of men’s basketball practice.

What would a Purdue victory over Notre Dame mean on Saturday? Nathan Baird and Sam King discuss key matchups and the importance of the rivalry. South Bend Tribune’s Mike Berardino joins to discuss the state of the Fighting Iris coming off their upset loss to Northern Illinois.

What performances from Purdue’s season-opening rout of Indiana State have legs? Which ones should fans pump the brakes on and wait for more information? Nathan Baird and Sam King break down key elements during an idle week before the Boilermakers face Notre Dame.

Purdue opens the 2024 season against Indiana State on Saturday. IndyStar’s Nathan Baird and Journal & Courier’s Sam King discuss why the Boilermakers will be without some key players, and why it helps them in the long run. They also name the players they are most eager to watch make their season debuts, and give their score prediction for the game. Lastly, they delve into what Luke Ertel’s commitment means for men’s basketball.

Breakout seasons? Big upsets? Nathan Baird and Sam King make their bold, bolder and boldest predictions about the Boilermakers for 2024.

With Purdue football preseason camp crossing the halfway point this week, is the starting lineup set, or are position battles still playing out?