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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
Boilers and BeyondBasketball wraps exhibition play as football enters final month
Purdue basketball wrapped up exhibition play on Wednesday night with a 98-51 win over Grace College. Host Jordan Jones touches on some takeaways from…
Boilers and BeyondFootball, basketball fall...but only one counts
Purdue football and basketball both fell on Saturday, as Ryan Walters' squad fell 31-14 to Nebraska while Matt Painter's team dropped an 81-77 overtime contest…
Boilers and BeyondPurdue enters "must-win" mode at Nebraska; basketball exhibition thoughts
The first football and basketball combo weekend of the year is upon us! Join host Jordan Jones as he previews Purdue football's trip to Lincoln to take on the…
Boilers and BeyondThe 2023-24 Purdue Basketball Preview Episode
Purdue will soon begin one of the most anticipated seasons in the program's history, and host Jordan Jones gives you an in-depth preview of the Boilermakers'…
Boilers and BeyondA big-picture view of Purdue during much-needed bye week
Purdue enters its bye week with an underwhelming 2-5 record, but the bye comes at a very fortunate time with injuries piling up on both sides of the ball. Host…
Boilers and BeyondPurdue dominated by Ohio State, falls to 2-5
Purdue was simply dominated on the football field on Saturday, falling 41-7 against Ohio State to drop the Boilermakers to a 2-5 record. Join host Jordan Jones…
Boilers and BeyondWill lightning strike again when Boilermakers host Buckeyes?
Purdue will look to continue its history of upsetting Ohio State when it hosts the Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon. The Boilermakers enter as three-touchdown…
Boilers and BeyondMissed opportunities haunt Purdue in loss at Iowa
Purdue missed several opportunities to change the game, and it played a vital role in the 20-14 loss at Iowa. Host Jordan Jones breaks down Purdue's loss in…
Boilers and BeyondPurdue to take on Iowa in golden opportunity
Purdue will head west to take on Iowa on Saturday in what suddenly looks like a golden opportunity. The Hawkeyes will play with a backup quarterback leading…
Boilers and BeyondPurdue continues to own Illini, retains Cannon
Purdue picked up its 15th win over Illinois in the last 19 tries, dominating Illinois in a 44-19 victory on Saturday. Join host Jordan Jones as he reacts to…
Boilers and BeyondCannon on the line as Purdue hosts Illinois
Purdue desperately needs a win as it hosts Illinois on Saturday in the annual battle for the Cannon. Join host Jordan Jones as he previews Saturday's game…
Boilers and BeyondNew era, same results
Despite Purdue and Wisconsin both beginning new eras in 2023, the results on the field looked quite similar on Friday evening when Wisconsin defeated the…
Boilers and BeyondCan Purdue snap the streak against Wisconsin?
Purdue will look to snap a 16-game losing streak against Wisconsin when it welcomes the Badgers to Ross-Ade Stadium on Friday night. Join host Jordan Jones as…
Boilers and BeyondPurdue fumbles, falls to 1-2
Purdue fell to 1-2 in a fumble-filled loss to Syracuse on Saturday in Ross-Ade Stadium. Join host Jordan Jones as he breaks down the 35-20 loss and looks at…
Boilers and BeyondPurdue looks for revenge on Syracuse under the lights
Purdue will turn on the lights at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday as Syracuse comes to town for the return trip of a home-and-home. Join host Jordan Jones as he…
Boilers and BeyondWalters earns first win after rain delay in Blacksburg
Purdue head coach Ryan Walters earned his first win in bizarre fashion on Saturday following a rain delay of more than five hours. Host Jordan Jones breaks…
Boilers and BeyondPurdue heads to Virginia Tech seeking first win
After a disappointing loss to Fresno State, Purdue heads to Virginia Tech seeking the first win of the Ryan Walters era. How will Purdue respond to adversity…
Boilers and BeyondPurdue falls in Walters' debut
Ryan Walters became the third-consecutive Purdue head coach to lose his debut on Saturday when the Boilermakers fell 39-35 to Fresno State to open up the 2023…
Boilers and BeyondFresno State preview + 2023 season predictions!
The countdown to kickoff finally ends on Saturday as Purdue opens its 2023 season with a non-conference matchup with Fresno State. Host Jordan Jones gets you…
Boilers and BeyondHudson Card leads Purdue's new-look offense into 2023
With just two weeks remaining until kickoff, host Jordan Jones previews Purdue's offense on this week's episode. While we know who the quarterback is, Jordan…
Boilers and BeyondRyan Walters' first "Air Strike" defense at Purdue
With less than 20 days standing between now and the 2023 football season, host Jordan Jones previews the inaugural "Air Strike" defense that head coach Ryan…
Boilers and Beyond2023 Purdue schedule outlook, thoughts + Oregon and Washington reaction
The countdown to kickoff continues as host Jordan Jones previews Purdue's 2023 football schedule. He goes through every opponent with some thoughts on the…
Boilers and Beyond10 questions about Purdue entering 2023 fall camp
Media Days are over and fall camp is set to begin on Tuesday! Host Jordan Jones runs through 10 questions he has about the Boilermakers ahead of the 2023…
Boilers and BeyondBasketball's European trip + Big Ten Media Days!
Big Ten Media Days will take place in Indianapolis this week as we sit less than six weeks out from the kickoff of the 2023 season. Host Jordan Jones discusses…
Boilers and BeyondNorthwestern, scheduling, stadium renovation and so much more!
With less than 50 days remaining before kickoff, host Jordan Jones discusses a variety of Purdue football-related subjects on this week's show. He opens with…
Boilers and BeyondWhat will Purdue's air raid offense look like?
With less than eight weeks remaining until the kickoff of the 2023 season, host Jordan Jones answers several listener questions about Graham Harrell's air-raid…
Boilers and BeyondBoilermakers who could break out in 2023
As we cross the Fourth of July holiday and are inside 60 days until football starts, host Jordan Jones looks at some of the top Boilermakers who are not yet…
Boilers and BeyondRecruiting roundup + 2022-23 year in review
As the academic year ends, host Jordan Jones looks back at the year that was in the world of Purdue Athletics. Will football be remembered more for the Big Ten…
Boilers and BeyondNew scheduling format awaits Purdue in CFB's new era
The Big Ten announced the scheduling format for 2024 and 2025 with the additions of USC and UCLA, and host Jordan Jones is here to discuss all things…
Boilers and BeyondEarly expectations with Edey's return
After Zach Edey announced his withdrawal from the NBA Draft and return to Purdue, expectations for the 2023-24 basketball season are reaching all-time highs…
Boilers and BeyondJeff Brohm era memories and legacy
As the countdown to kickoff is now under 100 days, host Jordan Jones takes one final look back at the Jeff Brohm era. From 2017 to 2022, he revisits some of…
Boilers and BeyondLatest in recruiting, transfer portal
As the academic year comes to an end, rosters in both the present and future remain in flux. Join host Jordan Jones as he discusses the commitment of Raleigh…
Boilers and BeyondWhat to make of Purdue's portal-palooza
On the final day of the spring transfer portal window, host Jordan Jones returns to discuss the wave of Boilermakers who hopped in the portal during the second…
Boilers and BeyondWhat we know, don't know about post-spring Purdue
Ryan Walters' first spring practices are in the books following 15 spring practices, but the development of his program remains a work in progress. Join host…
Boilers and BeyondPortal addition and subtraction begins
College basketball wrapped up less than a week ago, and Purdue has already added and lost a player via the transfer portal. Join host Jordan Jones as he…
Boilers and BeyondThe B1G problem + portal possibilities
After a second-straight NCAA Tournament where the Big Ten sent no teams to the Elite Eight, host Jordan Jones dives into the data to determine why the…
Boilers and BeyondUnpacking Purdue's historic loss
Purdue became the second team in college basketball history to lose to a 16-seed on Friday night, falling 63-58 to Fairleigh Dickinson. Join host Jordan Jones…
Boilers and BeyondTournament time for top-seeded Boilermakers
The time has come for Purdue to embark on its NCAA Tournament journey after a wildly unexpected regular season run. Join host Jordan Jones as he previews…
Boilers and BeyondPurdue wins Big Ten Tournament, earns No. 1 seed
Purdue won its second-ever Big Ten Tournament over the weekend, helping earn the Boilermakers a top seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996…
Boilers and BeyondPurdue hopes for wins in the Windy City
It's Big Ten Tournament time, and as Purdue heads to Chicago, host Jordan Jones gives a mini-preview of the event and how the Boilers will stack up there…
Boilers and BeyondRegular season closes with pair of close wins
31 games are in the books as the regular season is over for Purdue basketball. Join host Jordan Jones as he discusses Purdue's 63-61 win over Wisconsin and…
Boilers and BeyondThis is March
It's officially March, and that means all eyes in the sports world are on college basketball. Join host Jordan Jones as he rounds out the mailbag with a lot of…
Boilers and BeyondBoilermakers back into 25th Big Ten championship
In a weird, unusual weekend, Purdue was swept on the season by its rival but still clinched a share of its 25th Big Ten championship. Join host Jordan Jones…
Boilers and BeyondMailbag time as Purdue readies for rivalry rematch
As Purdue has a week off to prepare for their rivalry rematch with Indiana, it's time to open up the mailbag. Boilers and Beyond listeners sent in a number of…
Boilers and BeyondPurdue enters home stretch with Big Ten lead
After three losses in four games, Purdue picked up a nice, comfortable win over Ohio State to bring them to 24-4 (13-4) with just three games left in the…
Boilers and BeyondTaking Purdue's temperature after losing two of three
Purdue bounced back from its loss to Indiana with a win over Iowa, but the good feelings quickly went away when they unexpectedly lost at Northwestern. Though…
Boilers and BeyondWalters working on first Purdue roster
After a hectic two months between being hired and National Signing Day, it's time to take a look at the new additions Ryan Walters made to the Purdue football…
Boilers and BeyondHow will Purdue respond to rivalry defeat?
For just the second time of the 2022-23 basketball season, Purdue lost a game. Join host Jordan Jones for all of his thoughts from Purdue's loss at Indiana for…
Boilers and BeyondSweeping the State of Michigan
After a win at Michigan and a home win over Michigan State, Purdue swept their season matchups with the Michigan schools and now sits at 21-1 overall. Join…
Boilers and Beyond20 games down, and it's going quite well
20 games have been played in the 2022-23 season and the Boilermakers sit at 19-1 (8-1) following a comfortable cruise over Minnesota and a last-second stand…
Boilers and BeyondRoad warriors escape East Lansing
After another pair of wins, including a wild Monday matinee, host Jordan Jones is back to talk about the latest in the world of Purdue basketball. From Zach…
Boilers and BeyondPurdue answers gut check with huge road wins
After suffering their first loss of the season to Rutgers, the Boilermakers answered the gut check with a pair of huge wins away from home against Ohio State…
Boilers and BeyondCitrus Bowl catastrophe marks transition point in program
After a 63-7 blowout loss in the Citrus Bowl against LSU, the Ryan Walters Era has officially begun in West Lafayette. Join host Jordan Jones as he discusses…
Boilers and BeyondShorthanded Boilermakers set to take on LSU in Citrus Bowl
Despite missing five of its best players, the show must go on for Purdue as they head to Orlando to take on LSU in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Join host Jordan…
Boilers and BeyondSigning Day and basketball thoughts before Christmas
New Purdue head coach Ryan Walters landed his first batch of signees as the Boilermakers inked 12 players on the early signing day. What do fans need to know…
Boilers and BeyondWalters' first week + basketball in Indy
Ryan Walters' first week on the job has come to an end, and it's been a busy one. Join host Jordan Jones as he gives his thoughts from Walters' introductory…
Boilers and BeyondRyan Walters: Purdue's next head coach
After a long week of waiting and anticipation, AD Mike Bobinski announced the hire of Ryan Walters as Purdue's next head coach today. Join host Jordan Jones…
Boilers and BeyondBasketball survives scare as football search stays silent
Purdue basketball remained undefeated despite getting all they could handle in a 65-62 overtime win at Nebraska. Join host Jordan Jones for his thoughts on the…
Boilers and BeyondJeff Brohm leaves for Louisville
The inevitable has taken place: Jeff Brohm has taken the head coaching job at Louisville. Now, Purdue begins its first coaching search since 2016. Join host…
Boilers and BeyondFootball competes in Indy; basketball remains unbeaten
For the first time ever, Purdue football played in the Big Ten Championship Game. While they didn't win, they sure competed and played well. Join host Jordan…