REVEALED: Purdue ESCAPES Big 10 Basement in ESPN Rankings—Underrated or OVERRATED?

Purdue Boilermakers shock fans by avoiding the bottom spot in ESPN’s post-spring Big Ten football rankings, landing at No. 17—just above Michigan State. Can Ryan Browne and new additions like Elo Mendoza and Fame Ajibo spark a turnaround for a squad fighting to shake off back-to-back dismal seasons? Nick Arvin weighs Purdue’s key departures, incoming transfer talent, and improved depth in the running back room, raising hopes for defensive strides under Kevin Kane. The breakdown also sizes up Purdue’s conference schedule and explores their upset potential against fellow middle-tier Big Ten foes Wisconsin, Maryland, and Minnesota. On the hardwood, 7'5" CBA center Xin Xu emerges as a hot recruiting topic, prompting debates over his fit and readiness for Big Ten basketball. Will Matt Painter’s latest international target tip the scales for Purdue? Get the latest insider analysis on both football and basketball futures. 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! RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.