REVEALED: Jon Rothstein Drops Purdue Starting Lineup PREDICTION—Boilers MAKE the CUT in Top 25

Purdue Boilermakers face a challenging non-conference basketball schedule, with Jon Rothstein projecting a youthful yet promising starting lineup. Can standout freshmen like Luke Ertel and rising star C.J. Cox lead the team through early tests against powerhouses like Gonzaga and Tennessee? Nick Arvin breaks down Rothstein’s Top 45 rankings, analyzes big matchups—including Illinois, Michigan, and Iowa State—and spotlights key position battles shaping Matt Painter’s roster. On the gridiron, Purdue’s football squad looks to rebound under Barry Odom, with a revamped secondary featuring top transfers Jaden Mangham and Donte Saunders joining All-Big Ten candidate Hidori Hines. Nick Arvin reveals his offensive and defensive starting elevens, ranks position groups—highlighting strength at running back and linebacker—and weighs Ryan Brown’s prospects at quarterback. Will Purdue’s upgraded depth help them avoid last year’s pitfalls and ignite their push up the Big Ten standings? Everydayer ClubIf 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! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.