PREVIEW: #5 Purdue vs Penn State PREDICTIONS—Will Boilermakers DOMINATE Nittany Lions?

Purdue Boilermakers aim to make a statement in Big Ten basketball as they gear up to face the unpredictable Penn State Nittany Lions. Can Braden Smith notch another double-double and will C.J. Cox’s defense silence Penn State’s backcourt threats? Nick Arvin previews the matchup, analyzing how Purdue’s rebounding prowess and offensive firepower could expose Penn State’s weaknesses, especially against seven-footer Ivan Juric. Insights highlight key players, potential blowout scenarios, and what a dominant victory could mean for Purdue’s national standing.The episode also spotlights Purdue football’s aggressive transfer portal strategy, with Barry Odom strengthening both offensive and defensive lines by landing transfers like Boaz Stanley and Rodney Laura. Nick Arvin breaks down roster moves, lingering needs at wide receiver, and what these changes signal for Purdue’s competitiveness in 2026. Don’t miss expert predictions, Boilermaker Buy/Sell/Hold, and how fans can get involved as the postseason approaches.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!RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.