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Boilers and Beyond
by Jordan Jones
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
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Washington out-mans Purdue, hands Boilers deflating defeat
Purdue never found its footing as Washington simply out-manned it on Friday night. Host Jordan Jones recaps Purdue's disappointing showing in the 38-26 loss, looking at what ailed both sides of the ball and what Purdue can do now. If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review and...
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Purdue aims for third straight win
Purdue will look to extend its win streak to three games when it hosts Washington on Friday night. Host Jordan Jones previews the matchup and discusses the program's sudden surge in momentum. Can Purdue take care of business as a favorite? He looks at the turmoil coming out of Seattle and the...
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Purdue sinks Minnesota's boat in blowout victory
Purdue now holds a two-game winning streak after a 41-13 blowout victory over Minnesota. Host Jordan Jones discusses Purdue's success on both sides of the football, Fame Ijeboi's success, effective schematic planning and much more on this postgame show. For the first time in a long time, Purdue…
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Purdue looks to build winning streak as Minnesota comes to town
After snapping its multi-year Big Ten losing streak at Illinois, Purdue will aim to string together victories as a small home underdog against Minnesota. Host Jordan Jones looks at the importance of improving in the red zone to win close games throughout the rest of the season. He then discusses...
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Finally! Purdue snaps Big Ten skid in Cannon game victory
Purdue snapped a 23-game power-conference losing streak and a 19-game Big Ten skid on Saturday in Champaign by defeating Illinois 24-17. Host Jordan Jones breaks down the victory by highlighting the complementary football Purdue played. He looks at the defense making plays when it needed to and…
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Purdue begins October of opportunity
After a disappointing 1-3 month of September, October presents a make-or-break month for the Boilermakers. Host Jordan Jones discusses the critical importance of October and why winnable opportunities loom large for Barry Odom and his tenure at Purdue. Then, he previews Purdue's trip to Illinois…
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Purdue blown out by Notre Dame... again
Purdue suffered another non-competitive loss to Notre Dame, falling 49-10 in a Saturday afternoon blowout. Host Jordan Jones reacts to the domination, discussing the offense's inability to create against an elite defense. He dives into the disparity between the two programs and why it's hard to...
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Kevin Kane, roster spending and Purdue's inability to produce momentum
On this week's podcast, host Jordan Jones dives into the program's lack of momentum since Jeff Brohm left for Louisville. He discusses Purdue's Kevin Kane conundrum, weighing the options that exist and the unforced-error nature of his hire. Jordan then pivots to a report from The Athletic on…
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UCLA runs over Purdue in 52-38 shootout loss
Purdue found no answers on defense as it fell 52-38 at UCLA in the wee hours of the night on Saturday. Host Jordan Jones dives into the defensive issues plaguing Purdue, the positive signs shown by the offense and more from the defeat. If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star…
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Purdue must respond from crushing defeat as it flies west for UCLA
After a brutal defeat in double overtime, Purdue faces a "get off the mat" situation as it flies west to take on UCLA. Host Jordan Jones dives into what we've observed from the Boilermakers over the first two weeks, diving into Ryan Browne's growth and what more is needed from the signal-caller....
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Purdue drops double overtime heartbreaker to Wake Forest
In a critical matchup, Purdue fell in soul-crushing fashion, losing 38-36 in double overtime against Wake Forest. Host Jordan Jones looks back on the game, diving into both the offense and the defense at what caused Purdue to come up just short. He looks at the offense's red zone limitations, the...
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Purdue prepares for monumental meeting with Wake Forest
After a cruise to a week one victory, Purdue faces a massive meeting with Wake Forest on Saturday. The Boilermakers are seeking to snap a losing streak against Power Four competition that dates back to November 2023. Host Jordan Jones shares his final thoughts from Purdue's win over Indiana…
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Thoughts and observations from Purdue's 44-19 win over Indiana State
Purdue used a big second half to cruise past Indiana State in the season opener. Host Jordan Jones provides his takeaways from the Boilermakers' victory, looking at both sides of the ball. Plus, what matters and what doesn't as Purdue gets ready for much stiffer competition. If you enjoyed this...
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Final Purdue season outlook + Indiana State preview
On the first game week podcast of the season, host Jordan Jones provides his final outlook on the 2026 Boilermakers. What must Purdue do to make the season a success? What games can it win? Then, he previews the season opener against Indiana State. He touches on what to expect from the Sycamores...
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Will Purdue get a year two leap from Ryan Browne to spark offense?
Host Jordan Jones continues the Countdown to Kickoff series by previewing the offense. After he discusses the latest news from fall camp, he dives deep into Josh Henson's side of the ball. He analyzes Ryan Browne's 2025 season and where the signal-caller must show improvement before looking at...
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Can Purdue's defense take step forward under Kevin Kane?
After a much-discussed hire of Kevin Kane to lead the defense, Purdue must show improvement after struggling mightily in 2025. Host Jordan Jones previews the 2026 Boilermaker defense in this episode. He looks at each position group, touching on projected contributors and strengths and weaknesses....
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Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews talks Purdue
Host Jordan Jones welcomes Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews back to the show for his annual appearance. The two talk about potential improvement in year two under Barry Odom, key transfer portal additions, how Purdue can become exciting again and more. Jordan then closes the show with thoughts…
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Purdue introduces Tommy McClelland as new AD
Host Jordan Jones dishes on Purdue's hire of Tommy McClelland as the school's fifth-ever athletic director. He begins by touching on the now-viral comments about Indiana before diving into the press conference as a whole. McClelland's track record as a fundraiser is analyzed, and the future of...
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How many wins can Purdue find against 2026 schedule?
Purdue will face another formidable schedule in 2026, albeit somewhat lighter than previous gauntlets. Host Jordan Jones glances at all 12 of Purdue's opponents, looking at opportunities for the program to pick up much-needed wins and momentum. He looks at the positives, negatives and more in…
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Purdue basketball observations and thoughts following Canadian exhibitions
Purdue basketball wrapped up its summer exhibition trip to Canada, giving fans a first glimpse at a very new-look team. Host Jordan Jones looks at Purdue's performances and provides his takeaways from the trip up north. He discusses the competitive backcourt, questions in the frontcourt, Enzo...
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Purdue's place in college football ahead of Big Ten Media Days
As the Big Ten prepares to descend on Chicago for Big Ten Media Days this week, the future of college football will be well-discussed. Host Jordan Jones provides a brief preview of the event, looking at the conference's main talking points and giving his thoughts on what he'd like to hear from...
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Summer Purdue hoops talk with Bobby "Buckets" Riddell
Host Jordan Jones is joined by Bobby "Buckets" Riddell on this week's episode to talk Purdue basketball. The two look back on the past season, discussing the rollercoaster ride that came with it. How should folks look back on the season with such high expectations? They take a trip down memory...
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Five years ago: Purdue's nine-win 2021 season
As football season nears, host Jordan Jones looks back at one of Purdue's most memorable seasons of the 21st century: the 2021 campaign. He takes a trip down memory lane, revisiting the wins, looking at why Purdue had the success it did. What from that season is still relevant today? Jordan dives...
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Purdue recruiting chugs along after Kevin Savage's commitment
Purdue's men's basketball program enjoyed its fireworks on Sunday evening when top-50 2027 point guard Kevin Savage announced his pledge to the Boilermakers. Host Jordan Jones dives into Savage's commitment, looking at what he brings to the table and how it impacts Purdue moving forward. Plus, he...
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The importance of Omer Mayer and Daniel Jacobsen in Purdue basketball's summer
Purdue basketball tipped off summer practices last week, and host Jordan Jones dives into the unofficial start of the 2026-27 season by analyzing Purdue's two most important players: Omer Mayer and Daniel Jacobsen. He looks at what's needed from both players to help Purdue achieve its goals.…
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What should Purdue fans want from Congress to "protect" college sports?
Even though kickoff remains roughly three months away, college sports remain a hot topic. Host Jordan Jones looks at the latest Senate bill designed to regulate college athletics from a Purdue perspective. What should Purdue fans care the most about as the landscape could once again change? Plus,...
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Purdue AD Mike Bobinski announces upcoming retirement
Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski announced on Wednesday that he will retire effective Dec. 31, 2026. Host Jordan Jones dives into the announcement, looking at a possible internal candidate, priorities for the next athletic director and reflecting on Bobinski's legacy in West Lafayette. If…
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Isaiah Hill commits to Purdue hoops, Mung Chiang departs - what does it all mean?
In a busy 72-hour stretch of summer news, Purdue landed a commitment from the top-ranked recruit of the Matt Painter era in Indianapolis' Isaiah Hill and university president Mung Chiang announced his departure for Northwestern. Host Jordan Jones looks at both pieces of news and breaks down what…
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10 memorable wins from Purdue basketball's last 10 years
As Purdue capped perhaps the most successful 10-year stretch in program history this year, host Jordan Jones looks back on the past decade of Boilermaker hoops and identifies 10 of the most iconic victories. From 2017 to 2026, nearly every season is referenced as Jordan re-lives some of Purdue's...
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What we learned in college sports this year
As the year of college sports winds down, host Jordan Jones dives into what we learned this year. On the field, he discusses the importance of coaching and the dominance of the Power Two conferences. Off of it, he looks at the NCAA's wins on eligibility, the ineffectiveness of the House…
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Purdue hoops: looking back and ahead with Jeff Schoenle
As Purdue's highly-successful era with its "Big Three" comes to an end, host Jordan Jones and longtime basketball expert Jeff Schoenle dish on the past and future of Purdue basketball. They discuss the senior class, an early look at next year's roster, the potential strengths and shortcomings…
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Purdue's rare culture, continuity continues into 2026-27
Despite losing five seniors, Purdue won't lose any other scholarship players ahead of next season. Host Jordan Jones dishes on the news of Purdue's roster retention, analyzing what it does to the floor and ceiling of the team. He touches on how this makes Purdue different in conjunction with the...
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Early thoughts on new-look Purdue in 2026-27
Purdue will look much different next season after losing four starters. Host Jordan Jones dishes on what Purdue will look like, diving into returning players and their strengths. He dives into what should be a strong defensive backcourt, questions in the front court and more. Will Purdue be…
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Purdue's run ends in Elite Eight, historic senior class departs
Purdue's late-season winning streak ended in Saturday's 79-64 loss to Arizona in the Elite Eight, closing the 2025-26 season of Boilermaker hoops. Host Jordan Jones briefly recaps the Arizona game, diving into why Purdue came up short. He then remembers the outstanding careers of Braden Smith,...
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TKR's heroics send Purdue to Elite Eight
Dramatically, Purdue advanced past Texas 79-77 in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night in San Jose. Host Jordan Jones provides his thoughts and takeaways from the Boilermakers' heart-stopping win and looks ahead to a tough Elite Eight matchup with Arizona. If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a...
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Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with major opportunity ahead
Purdue squares off with Texas in a Sweet 16 matchup on Thursday night. Host Jordan Jones previews the showdown with the 11th-seeded Longhorns, sizing up the matchups and looking at what Purdue needs to do to return to the Elite Eight. Then, he peeks at what could lie ahead in the matchup between...
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Purdue survives Miami's scare, advances to Sweet 16 once again
For the seventh time in the last eight NCAA Tournaments, Purdue will play in the Sweet 16. Host Jordan Jones talks about the Boilermakers' wins over Queens and Miami to advance to the second weekend, touching on great play from Purdue's seniors, doing enough defensively and continued offensive...
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Purdue looks to maintain momentum into the NCAA Tournament
After racing to a Big Ten Tournament title, Purdue will look to stay hot as it enters the Big Dance. Host Jordan Jones previews Purdue's first-round matchup against Queens, looking at what the Royals can do to throw curveballs at the Boilermakers. He then looks ahead to possible second-round...
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Purdue flips script, wins Big Ten Tournament
After limping to the finish line of the regular season, Purdue flipped the script and played its best basketball of the season, winning the Big Ten Tournament. Host Jordan Jones looks at what led Purdue to newfound success in Chicago, what it means for the big picture of the season and how it can...
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Can Purdue find any momentum in the Big Ten Tournament?
Purdue enters the Big Ten Tournament desperate for momentum after a crushing Senior Night loss to Wisconsin. Host Jordan Jones breaks down the recent defensive woes, looking at what Purdue can possibly do to find answers on that end. He touches on Fletcher Loyer breaking the school career...
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Purdue fading down the stretch as the fateful month of March arrives
After two more losses, questions linger everywhere over Purdue basketball. Host Jordan Jones dives into Purdue's issues at the center position, discussing why it's such a critical problem for the team entering the home stretch of the season. He touches on the frustration from the players, coaches...
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Despite ups and downs, Purdue enters home stretch with lots to like
Although Purdue dropped a high-profile matchup to Michigan, host Jordan Jones thinks Purdue has a lot of reasons to feel good about where it stands entering the final two weeks of the regular season. He looks back on the Michigan and Indiana games, diving into a big week from Trey Kaufman-Renn,...
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Purdue earns two big road wins, sets up showdown with No. 1 Michigan
Purdue went out west twice last week and flew home victorious, picking up quad one wins at Nebraska and Iowa. Host Jordan Jones looks back on a massively successful week for the Boilermakers, diving into what Purdue did well and how it can build off of the positive momentum it built. Then, he…
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Is winning ugly enough for Purdue?
After Purdue squeaked past Oregon with a 68-64 win, host Jordan Jones welcomes Jeff Schoenle to the podcast to discuss the Boilermakers' recent struggles. The duo looks back on the Oregon game before touching on both sides of the basketball. Where is Purdue falling short? Plus, as Purdue enters a...
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What to make of Purdue post-three-game skid
Purdue snapped out of its three-game skid by thumping a bad Maryland team, but where do the Boilermakers really stand? Host Jordan Jones dives into the state of Purdue following the troubling stretch of losses. He analyzes Purdue's roster and looks at why Purdue's roster construction has been a…
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Purdue drops second straight game, Barry Odom discusses football program post-portal
Purdue dropped its second straight game in an onslaught from Illinois and Keaton Wagler. Host Jordan Jones looks at what went wrong for the Boilermakers and how much of an existential crisis the two-game skid is for a team with national championship aspirations. Can Purdue snap out of it with two...
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Purdue plays with fire, gets burnt - how much of a concern is Purdue's first Big Ten loss?
After some close calls, Purdue dropped its first Big Ten contest at UCLA. Host Jordan Jones discusses some of Purdue's shortcomings over the past week, looking at what did it in as it fell to the Bruins. He dives into Fletcher Loyer's slump, Purdue's interesting frontcourt dynamics, great play…
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Purdue moves to 5-0 in Big Ten play; Bobinski speaks to media
Purdue picked up two more Big Ten wins at home, downing Washington and Penn State, to move to 5-0 in league play. Host Jordan Jones looks back on the less-than-dominant victories with takeaways from the week that was, diving into big performances by Oscar Cluff, CJ Cox and Braden Smith. He then...
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Braden Smith makes history, Purdue 3-0 in Big Ten for first time in eight years
For the first time in eight years, Purdue is 3-0 in Big Ten play. Host Jordan Jones discusses the Boilermakers' cruise past Wisconsin, particularly the story of the game: Braden Smith breaking the Big Ten career assists record. He dives into Smith's accomplishments and story and looks at the next...
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Assessing Purdue's perceptional issues entering 2026
As Purdue football enters a critical year of 2026, host Jordan Jones examines the perceptional issues that surround the program. First, the hire of Kevin Kane of defensive coordinator brings fans back to a miserable era of Boilermaker football. Then, Jordan pivots to the financial component of…
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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.
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