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Boilers and Beyond
Boilers and Beyond host Jordan Jones will break down the biggest news and notes surrounding Purdue Athletics while keeping an eye on the rest of the Big Ten Conference and the national landscape of college athletics.
Episodes
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Purdue returns from bye with upset on its mind
Purdue will hit the road following its bye week with an upset on its mind. Host Jordan Jones previews Purdue's trip to Happy Valley to take on the Nittany…
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The 2026-27 Purdue Basketball Preview Episode
As basketball season tips off in a week, host Jordan Jones previews the Boilermakers' upcoming season. He looks at every projected rotation player, the…
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Purdue football at the bye week and what CFP expansion means for Purdue
As Purdue reaches its bye week with a 3-4 record, host Jordan Jones dives into the program's current position. He looks at the good and bad of the season and…
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Washington out-mans Purdue, hands Boilers deflating defeat
Purdue never found its footing as Washington simply out-manned it on Friday night. Host Jordan Jones recaps Purdue's disappointing showing in the 38-26 loss…
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Purdue aims for third straight win
Purdue will look to extend its win streak to three games when it hosts Washington on Friday night. Host Jordan Jones previews the matchup and discusses the…
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Purdue sinks Minnesota's boat in blowout victory
Purdue now holds a two-game winning streak after a 41-13 blowout victory over Minnesota. Host Jordan Jones discusses Purdue's success on both sides of the…
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Purdue looks to build winning streak as Minnesota comes to town
After snapping its multi-year Big Ten losing streak at Illinois, Purdue will aim to string together victories as a small home underdog against Minnesota. Host…
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Finally! Purdue snaps Big Ten skid in Cannon game victory
Purdue snapped a 23-game power-conference losing streak and a 19-game Big Ten skid on Saturday in Champaign by defeating Illinois 24-17. Host Jordan Jones…
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Purdue begins October of opportunity
After a disappointing 1-3 month of September, October presents a make-or-break month for the Boilermakers. Host Jordan Jones discusses the critical importance…
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Purdue blown out by Notre Dame... again
Purdue suffered another non-competitive loss to Notre Dame, falling 49-10 in a Saturday afternoon blowout. Host Jordan Jones reacts to the domination…
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Kevin Kane, roster spending and Purdue's inability to produce momentum
On this week's podcast, host Jordan Jones dives into the program's lack of momentum since Jeff Brohm left for Louisville. He discusses Purdue's Kevin Kane…
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UCLA runs over Purdue in 52-38 shootout loss
Purdue found no answers on defense as it fell 52-38 at UCLA in the wee hours of the night on Saturday. Host Jordan Jones dives into the defensive issues…
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Purdue must respond from crushing defeat as it flies west for UCLA
After a brutal defeat in double overtime, Purdue faces a "get off the mat" situation as it flies west to take on UCLA. Host Jordan Jones dives into what we've…
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Purdue drops double overtime heartbreaker to Wake Forest
In a critical matchup, Purdue fell in soul-crushing fashion, losing 38-36 in double overtime against Wake Forest. Host Jordan Jones looks back on the game…
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Purdue prepares for monumental meeting with Wake Forest
After a cruise to a week one victory, Purdue faces a massive meeting with Wake Forest on Saturday. The Boilermakers are seeking to snap a losing streak against…
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Thoughts and observations from Purdue's 44-19 win over Indiana State
Purdue used a big second half to cruise past Indiana State in the season opener. Host Jordan Jones provides his takeaways from the Boilermakers' victory…
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Final Purdue season outlook + Indiana State preview
On the first game week podcast of the season, host Jordan Jones provides his final outlook on the 2026 Boilermakers. What must Purdue do to make the season a…
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Will Purdue get a year two leap from Ryan Browne to spark offense?
Host Jordan Jones continues the Countdown to Kickoff series by previewing the offense. After he discusses the latest news from fall camp, he dives deep into…
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Can Purdue's defense take step forward under Kevin Kane?
After a much-discussed hire of Kevin Kane to lead the defense, Purdue must show improvement after struggling mightily in 2025. Host Jordan Jones previews the…
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Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews talks Purdue
Host Jordan Jones welcomes Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews back to the show for his annual appearance. The two talk about potential improvement in year two…
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Purdue introduces Tommy McClelland as new AD
Host Jordan Jones dishes on Purdue's hire of Tommy McClelland as the school's fifth-ever athletic director. He begins by touching on the now-viral comments…
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How many wins can Purdue find against 2026 schedule?
Purdue will face another formidable schedule in 2026, albeit somewhat lighter than previous gauntlets. Host Jordan Jones glances at all 12 of Purdue's…
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Purdue basketball observations and thoughts following Canadian exhibitions
Purdue basketball wrapped up its summer exhibition trip to Canada, giving fans a first glimpse at a very new-look team. Host Jordan Jones looks at Purdue's…
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Purdue's place in college football ahead of Big Ten Media Days
As the Big Ten prepares to descend on Chicago for Big Ten Media Days this week, the future of college football will be well-discussed. Host Jordan Jones…
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Summer Purdue hoops talk with Bobby "Buckets" Riddell
Host Jordan Jones is joined by Bobby "Buckets" Riddell on this week's episode to talk Purdue basketball. The two look back on the past season, discussing the…
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Five years ago: Purdue's nine-win 2021 season
As football season nears, host Jordan Jones looks back at one of Purdue's most memorable seasons of the 21st century: the 2021 campaign. He takes a trip down…
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Purdue recruiting chugs along after Kevin Savage's commitment
Purdue's men's basketball program enjoyed its fireworks on Sunday evening when top-50 2027 point guard Kevin Savage announced his pledge to the Boilermakers…
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The importance of Omer Mayer and Daniel Jacobsen in Purdue basketball's summer
Purdue basketball tipped off summer practices last week, and host Jordan Jones dives into the unofficial start of the 2026-27 season by analyzing Purdue's two…
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What should Purdue fans want from Congress to "protect" college sports?
Even though kickoff remains roughly three months away, college sports remain a hot topic. Host Jordan Jones looks at the latest Senate bill designed to…
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Purdue AD Mike Bobinski announces upcoming retirement
Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski announced on Wednesday that he will retire effective Dec. 31, 2026. Host Jordan Jones dives into the announcement…
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Isaiah Hill commits to Purdue hoops, Mung Chiang departs - what does it all mean?
In a busy 72-hour stretch of summer news, Purdue landed a commitment from the top-ranked recruit of the Matt Painter era in Indianapolis' Isaiah Hill and…
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10 memorable wins from Purdue basketball's last 10 years
As Purdue capped perhaps the most successful 10-year stretch in program history this year, host Jordan Jones looks back on the past decade of Boilermaker hoops…
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What we learned in college sports this year
As the year of college sports winds down, host Jordan Jones dives into what we learned this year. On the field, he discusses the importance of coaching and the…
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Purdue hoops: looking back and ahead with Jeff Schoenle
As Purdue's highly-successful era with its "Big Three" comes to an end, host Jordan Jones and longtime basketball expert Jeff Schoenle dish on the past and…
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Purdue's rare culture, continuity continues into 2026-27
Despite losing five seniors, Purdue won't lose any other scholarship players ahead of next season. Host Jordan Jones dishes on the news of Purdue's roster…
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Early thoughts on new-look Purdue in 2026-27
Purdue will look much different next season after losing four starters. Host Jordan Jones dishes on what Purdue will look like, diving into returning players…
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Purdue's run ends in Elite Eight, historic senior class departs
Purdue's late-season winning streak ended in Saturday's 79-64 loss to Arizona in the Elite Eight, closing the 2025-26 season of Boilermaker hoops. Host Jordan…
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TKR's heroics send Purdue to Elite Eight
Dramatically, Purdue advanced past Texas 79-77 in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night in San Jose. Host Jordan Jones provides his thoughts and takeaways from the…
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Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with major opportunity ahead
Purdue squares off with Texas in a Sweet 16 matchup on Thursday night. Host Jordan Jones previews the showdown with the 11th-seeded Longhorns, sizing up the…
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Purdue survives Miami's scare, advances to Sweet 16 once again
For the seventh time in the last eight NCAA Tournaments, Purdue will play in the Sweet 16. Host Jordan Jones talks about the Boilermakers' wins over Queens and…
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Purdue looks to maintain momentum into the NCAA Tournament
After racing to a Big Ten Tournament title, Purdue will look to stay hot as it enters the Big Dance. Host Jordan Jones previews Purdue's first-round matchup…
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Purdue flips script, wins Big Ten Tournament
After limping to the finish line of the regular season, Purdue flipped the script and played its best basketball of the season, winning the Big Ten Tournament…
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Can Purdue find any momentum in the Big Ten Tournament?
Purdue enters the Big Ten Tournament desperate for momentum after a crushing Senior Night loss to Wisconsin. Host Jordan Jones breaks down the recent defensive…
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Purdue fading down the stretch as the fateful month of March arrives
After two more losses, questions linger everywhere over Purdue basketball. Host Jordan Jones dives into Purdue's issues at the center position, discussing why…
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Despite ups and downs, Purdue enters home stretch with lots to like
Although Purdue dropped a high-profile matchup to Michigan, host Jordan Jones thinks Purdue has a lot of reasons to feel good about where it stands entering…
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Purdue earns two big road wins, sets up showdown with No. 1 Michigan
Purdue went out west twice last week and flew home victorious, picking up quad one wins at Nebraska and Iowa. Host Jordan Jones looks back on a massively…
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Is winning ugly enough for Purdue?
After Purdue squeaked past Oregon with a 68-64 win, host Jordan Jones welcomes Jeff Schoenle to the podcast to discuss the Boilermakers' recent struggles. The…
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What to make of Purdue post-three-game skid
Purdue snapped out of its three-game skid by thumping a bad Maryland team, but where do the Boilermakers really stand? Host Jordan Jones dives into the state…
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Purdue drops second straight game, Barry Odom discusses football program post-portal
Purdue dropped its second straight game in an onslaught from Illinois and Keaton Wagler. Host Jordan Jones looks at what went wrong for the Boilermakers and…
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Purdue plays with fire, gets burnt - how much of a concern is Purdue's first Big Ten loss?
After some close calls, Purdue dropped its first Big Ten contest at UCLA. Host Jordan Jones discusses some of Purdue's shortcomings over the past week, looking…
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Purdue moves to 5-0 in Big Ten play; Bobinski speaks to media
Purdue picked up two more Big Ten wins at home, downing Washington and Penn State, to move to 5-0 in league play. Host Jordan Jones looks back on the…
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Braden Smith makes history, Purdue 3-0 in Big Ten for first time in eight years
For the first time in eight years, Purdue is 3-0 in Big Ten play. Host Jordan Jones discusses the Boilermakers' cruise past Wisconsin, particularly the story…
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Assessing Purdue's perceptional issues entering 2026
As Purdue football enters a critical year of 2026, host Jordan Jones examines the perceptional issues that surround the program. First, the hire of Kevin Kane…
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Purdue basketball talk with Bobby "Buckets" Riddell
In a special Christmastime episode, host Jordan Jones welcomes Bobby "Buckets" Riddell to the show for a conversation about Purdue through the first 11 games…
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Purdue bounces back with pair of convincing victories
Albeit against outmatched competition, Purdue bounced back from its loss to Iowa State with a pair of 20-plus-point wins over Minnesota and Marquette. Host…
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Purdue punched by Iowa State, takes first loss
Purdue dropped its first game of the season on Saturday, getting blown out by Iowa State in shocking fashion. Host Jordan Jones dives into everything that went…
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What's next for Purdue football after disappointing 2025 season?
Purdue football's 2025 season came to an end with a 56-3 thumping by Indiana on Black Friday. As Purdue made the wrong kind of history, host Jordan Jones looks…
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Purdue powers way to fifth straight MTE title, continues excellent start
An eventful win over Memphis and a throttling of Texas Tech allowed Purdue to win its MTE for the fifth straight season at the Baha Mar Championship…
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Purdue basketball starts strong as football limps to the finish line
Purdue basketball returned to the top of the AP Poll after a big second week of the season, winning at No. 8 Alabama and handling a pesky Akron team. Host…
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What to make of Purdue's pair of season-opening wins
Purdue tipped off the 2025-26 season with a pair of wins over Evansville and Oakland, but it wasn't always smooth sailing for the preseason AP No. 1…