ALARM: Purdue Boilermakers' Defense EXPOSED – Braden Smith's HEROICS Save Iowa Game

Purdue Boilermakers rally for a 79-72 victory over Iowa, but defensive struggles raise serious questions about their Big Ten title hopes. Can Braden Smith's explosive second-half leadership mask the team’s rebounding woes and lackluster effort, or will Matt Painter find a solution before tougher matchups against Michigan State, Illinois, and Nebraska loom?Nick Arvin evaluates individual player performances, highlighting Trey Kaufman Renn’s concerning body language, CJ Cox’s defensive hustle, and Daniel Jacobsen’s impact off the bench. The episode covers Purdue’s bracketology status, analyzing Joe Lunardi’s latest projections and the importance of securing the Midwest Region’s coveted number one seed. With upcoming critical games on the West Coast, the Boilermakers’ ability to maintain their conference winning streak is on the line. Will Purdue’s defense rebound before facing the best of the Big Ten?Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.