Boilers and Beyond
Episodes
Can Purdue reach a bowl game against a daunting schedule?
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Countdown to Kickoff series continues on Boilers and Beyond as host Jordan Jones discusses all 12 of Purdue's 2024 opponents. He touches on ea...
Biggest questions as Purdue opens fall camp
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fall camp begins this week, and that means the Countdown to Kickoff series is underway! Host Jordan Jones opens with his takeaways from Big Ten Media ...
Purdue finalizes hoops non-con as football heads to Media Days
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jordan Jones returns after his wedding hiatus to discuss a variety of Purdue-related topics. First, he looks at Purdue basketball's 2024-25 n...
So it begins: The Big 18
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the calendar turning to July, the Big Ten's additions of USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington became official this morning. Host Jordan Jones dis...
Does high school football recruiting still matter?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As recruiting season enters its busiest time of the calendar, host Jordan Jones looks at the current state of affairs for recruiting in the sport of c...
Big Ten transfer portal recap; summer practice thoughts
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now that transfer portal time has come and gone, host Jordan Jones looks back on the cycle for all 18 Big Ten teams. Who won, who lost, and how does t...
Catchings out; Jacobsen, Painter's salary rising
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was an eventful week for Purdue basketball as highly-touted 2024 prospect Kanon Catchings was released from his National Letter of Intent and will ...
What does House v. NCAA mean for Purdue?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After another court case went against the NCAA and will lead to a monumental shift in college athletics, host Jordan Jones looks at further questions ...
Purdue's six incoming freshmen + the future
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jordan Jones takes a look at each of the six incoming freshmen and how their careers project with Purdue basketball. Who may contribute from day ...
2023-24 Purdue year in review
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the academic year ending, host Jordan Jones looks back at the 2023-24 year for Purdue football and men's basketball. He reflects on the diffe...
Post-spring Purdue football check-in
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Ryan Walters' second season in West Lafayette, spring football is in the books. Host Jordan Jones takes a look at the football program after t...
Reflecting on Purdue's season with Chase Chats
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan was joined by Twitter and YouTube's Chase Chats to put a wrap on the 2023-24 Purdue basketball season. The duo discusses their memories fro...
Transfer portal news + Purdue's roster construction
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue saw a pair of COVID-year seniors depart via the portal this week when Mason Gillis and Ethan Morton announced they would play their final seaso...
Purdue's remarkable run ends in title game
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue's remarkable run to the NCAA Tournament finals ended in a 75-60 defeat to UConn on Monday, marking the end of the road for arguably the pro...
Party like it's 1980, Boilermakers
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since 1980, the Purdue Boilermakers will play in the Final Four. Host Jordan Jones discusses the win over Tennessee to reach the pi...
Purdue rolls past Gonzaga, one win away from history
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue continued rolling through the competition with a 80-68 win over Gonzaga on Friday night to put itself one win away from the program's first...
Purdue prepares for pressure-packed Sweet 16
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue will take on Gonzaga in Friday's Sweet 16 with loads of pressure on it as it looks to move one step closer to the program's first Final...
Purdue races through Indianapolis, advances to Motor City
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue cruised past Grambling State and Utah State to advance to the Sweet 16 for the fifth time in the past seven NCAA Tournaments. Host Jordan Jones...
Purdue seeks redemption as Big Dance begins
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue will look to earn the ultimate redemption as the NCAA Tournament begins on Friday night. Host Jordan Jones previews Purdue's road to the Fi...
Selection Sunday arrives after Big Ten Tournament elimination
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue saw itself bounced from the Big Ten Tournament after a turnover-plagued loss to Wisconsin. Host Jordan Jones breaks down the Big Ten Tournament...
Purdue enters Big Ten Tournament after remarkable regular season
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the Big Ten Tournament as Purdue prepares to try to defend its title. Host Jordan Jones looks back on the final week of the regular ...
Purdue clinches 26th Big Ten title
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue clinched a share of yet another Big Ten title with a 80-74 win over Michigan State on Saturday night. Host Jordan Jones talks about the signifi...
Purdue responds well to close in on league crown
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue responded from a loss at Ohio State with a resounding win over Rutgers and a strong victory at Michigan to bring itself within one game of a 26...
How concerning is Purdue's third loss?
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue suffered its third loss of the season on Sunday, falling at Ohio State. After a scare against Minnesota, too, how concerned should Purdue fans ...
Purdue completes sweep of Indiana, establishes more control of Big Ten race
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue took down Indiana in a 79-59 contest on Saturday night to complete the season sweep of the arch-rival Hoosiers. Host Jordan Jones breaks down t...
Purdue: So much more than just Zach Edey
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After another week with two wins, one thing remains obvious: Purdue is so much more than just its National Player of the Year. Join host Jordan Jones ...
Seniors complete Big Ten arena tour ahead of crucial week
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue dominated Michigan and survived at Rutgers to improve to 19-2 on the year and maintain control of its own destiny in the Big Ten. Join host Jor...
Pair of road wins mark strong week for Purdue
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue picked up a pair of emphatic road wins, taking down Indiana and Iowa by double-digit margins to highlight a strong week for the Boilermakers. H...
Purdue splits week ahead of must-win rivalry game
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue split its third week of Big Ten play, falling 88-72 in Nebraska before dominating Penn State inside Mackey Arena. Host Jordan Jones provides hi...
Taking stock of the Big Ten after pair of strong Purdue wins
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue started off the 2024 calendar year with a pair of victories over Maryland and Illinois. Host Jordan Jones provides his takeaways from the week ...
Purdue wraps up perfect non-con; football suffers huge portal loss
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue basketball wrapped up non-conference play with an unbeaten record for the third-consecutive season after a pair of buy game wins. Host Jordan J...
Purdue returns to No. 1 after huge victory over Arizona
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue returned to the top of the AP Poll on Monday after its convincing 92-84 win over Arizona in the Indy Classic. Host Jordan Jones looks back on t...
Nice win for Purdue, eh?
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue roared back in the second half to take down Alabama 92-86 in a special game for Zach Edey on Saturday in Toronto. Host Jordan Jones breaks down...
Purdue no longer unbeaten, splits Big Ten opening pair
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue fell from the ranks of the unbeaten when it lost to Northwestern in a 92-88 overtime affair. Host Jordan Jones looks at where the Boilermakers ...
Purdue's biggest transfer portal needs
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The transfer portal season has begun for every school across the nation, and Purdue is no exception. Host Jordan Jones looks at the players who have a...
Purdue retains Old Oaken Bucket, looks ahead to future
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue wrapped up a tough season with a positive note on Saturday, downing rival Indiana in a 35-31 affair to close the season with a 4-8 record. Host...
Edey powers Purdue to Maui Invitational title
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the third-straight year, Purdue powered its way to a MTE title, this time by winning the biggest of them all: a loaded Maui Invitational. Host Jor...
Injuries, missed opportunities haunt Purdue in loss at Northwestern
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue fell to 3-8 on Saturday with a 23-15 loss at Northwestern. Host Jordan Jones breaks down the game, which started off with key injury news. How ...
Edey, Smith give it to X, early Maui thoughts and Purdue-Northwestern preview
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue basketball improved to 3-0 on Monday with a comfortable win over Xavier. Now, it heads to Honolulu for a loaded Maui Invitational. Join host Jo...
Purdue's offense explodes, Walters talks NIL and basketball readies for major competition
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who saw that coming? Purdue's offense exploded out of nowhere for a 49-point performance in a 49-30 win over Minnesota on Saturday to get the Boil...
Basketball breezes in opener, welcome new commits + can football get back in win column?
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue basketball opened its much-anticipated season with a dominant 53-point win over Samford on Monday night. Host Jordan Jones provides his takeawa...
Michigan runs past Purdue + final preseason hoops thoughts
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue football fell in Ann Arbor on Saturday by a 41-13 margin while basketball prepares for tomorrow's season opener. Host Jordan Jones breaks d...
Basketball wraps exhibition play as football enters final month
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue basketball wrapped up exhibition play on Wednesday night with a 98-51 win over Grace College. Host Jordan Jones touches on some takeaways from ...
Football, basketball fall...but only one counts
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue football and basketball both fell on Saturday, as Ryan Walters' squad fell 31-14 to Nebraska while Matt Painter's team dropped an 81-77...
Purdue enters "must-win" mode at Nebraska; basketball exhibition thoughts
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first football and basketball combo weekend of the year is upon us! Join host Jordan Jones as he previews Purdue football's trip to Lincoln to...
The 2023-24 Purdue Basketball Preview Episode
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue will soon begin one of the most anticipated seasons in the program's history, and host Jordan Jones gives you an in-depth preview of the Bo...
A big-picture view of Purdue during much-needed bye week
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue enters its bye week with an underwhelming 2-5 record, but the bye comes at a very fortunate time with injuries piling up on both sides of the b...
Purdue dominated by Ohio State, falls to 2-5
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue was simply dominated on the football field on Saturday, falling 41-7 against Ohio State to drop the Boilermakers to a 2-5 record. Join host Jor...
Will lightning strike again when Boilermakers host Buckeyes?
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue will look to continue its history of upsetting Ohio State when it hosts the Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon. The Boilermakers enter as three-tou...
Missed opportunities haunt Purdue in loss at Iowa
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue missed several opportunities to change the game, and it played a vital role in the 20-14 loss at Iowa. Host Jordan Jones breaks down Purdue'...
Purdue to take on Iowa in golden opportunity
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue will head west to take on Iowa on Saturday in what suddenly looks like a golden opportunity. The Hawkeyes will play with a backup quarterback l...
Purdue continues to own Illini, retains Cannon
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue picked up its 15th win over Illinois in the last 19 tries, dominating Illinois in a 44-19 victory on Saturday. Join host Jordan Jones as he rea...
Cannon on the line as Purdue hosts Illinois
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue desperately needs a win as it hosts Illinois on Saturday in the annual battle for the Cannon. Join host Jordan Jones as he previews Saturday...
New era, same results
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite Purdue and Wisconsin both beginning new eras in 2023, the results on the field looked quite similar on Friday evening when Wisconsin defeated ...
Can Purdue snap the streak against Wisconsin?
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue will look to snap a 16-game losing streak against Wisconsin when it welcomes the Badgers to Ross-Ade Stadium on Friday night. Join host Jordan ...
Purdue fumbles, falls to 1-2
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue fell to 1-2 in a fumble-filled loss to Syracuse on Saturday in Ross-Ade Stadium. Join host Jordan Jones as he breaks down the 35-20 loss and lo...
Purdue looks for revenge on Syracuse under the lights
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue will turn on the lights at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday as Syracuse comes to town for the return trip of a home-and-home. Join host Jordan Jone...
Walters earns first win after rain delay in Blacksburg
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue head coach Ryan Walters earned his first win in bizarre fashion on Saturday following a rain delay of more than five hours. Host Jordan Jones b...
Purdue heads to Virginia Tech seeking first win
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a disappointing loss to Fresno State, Purdue heads to Virginia Tech seeking the first win of the Ryan Walters era. How will Purdue respond to ad...
Purdue falls in Walters' debut
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Walters became the third-consecutive Purdue head coach to lose his debut on Saturday when the Boilermakers fell 39-35 to Fresno State to open up ...
Fresno State preview + 2023 season predictions!
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown to kickoff finally ends on Saturday as Purdue opens its 2023 season with a non-conference matchup with Fresno State. Host Jordan Jones g...
Hudson Card leads Purdue's new-look offense into 2023
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With just two weeks remaining until kickoff, host Jordan Jones previews Purdue's offense on this week's episode. While we know who the quarter...
Ryan Walters' first "Air Strike" defense at Purdue
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With less than 20 days standing between now and the 2023 football season, host Jordan Jones previews the inaugural "Air Strike" defense that...
2023 Purdue schedule outlook, thoughts + Oregon and Washington reaction
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown to kickoff continues as host Jordan Jones previews Purdue's 2023 football schedule. He goes through every opponent with some thoughts on...
10 questions about Purdue entering 2023 fall camp
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Media Days are over and fall camp is set to begin on Tuesday! Host Jordan Jones runs through 10 questions he has about the Boilermakers ahead of the 2...
Basketball's European trip + Big Ten Media Days!
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big Ten Media Days will take place in Indianapolis this week as we sit less than six weeks out from the kickoff of the 2023 season. Host Jordan Jones ...
Northwestern, scheduling, stadium renovation and so much more!
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With less than 50 days remaining before kickoff, host Jordan Jones discusses a variety of Purdue football-related subjects on this week's show. He...
What will Purdue's air raid offense look like?
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With less than eight weeks remaining until the kickoff of the 2023 season, host Jordan Jones answers several listener questions about Graham Harrell&#...
Boilermakers who could break out in 2023
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we cross the Fourth of July holiday and are inside 60 days until football starts, host Jordan Jones looks at some of the top Boilermakers who are n...
Recruiting roundup + 2022-23 year in review
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the academic year ends, host Jordan Jones looks back at the year that was in the world of Purdue Athletics. Will football be remembered more for th...
New scheduling format awaits Purdue in CFB's new era
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Big Ten announced the scheduling format for 2024 and 2025 with the additions of USC and UCLA, and host Jordan Jones is here to discuss all things ...
Early expectations with Edey's return
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After Zach Edey announced his withdrawal from the NBA Draft and return to Purdue, expectations for the 2023-24 basketball season are reaching all-time...
Jeff Brohm era memories and legacy
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the countdown to kickoff is now under 100 days, host Jordan Jones takes one final look back at the Jeff Brohm era. From 2017 to 2022, he revisits s...
Latest in recruiting, transfer portal
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the academic year comes to an end, rosters in both the present and future remain in flux. Join host Jordan Jones as he discusses the commitment of ...
What to make of Purdue's portal-palooza
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the final day of the spring transfer portal window, host Jordan Jones returns to discuss the wave of Boilermakers who hopped in the portal during t...
What we know, don't know about post-spring Purdue
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Walters' first spring practices are in the books following 15 spring practices, but the development of his program remains a work in progress...
Portal addition and subtraction begins
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
College basketball wrapped up less than a week ago, and Purdue has already added and lost a player via the transfer portal. Join host Jordan Jones as ...
The B1G problem + portal possibilities
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a second-straight NCAA Tournament where the Big Ten sent no teams to the Elite Eight, host Jordan Jones dives into the data to determine why the...
Unpacking Purdue's historic loss
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue became the second team in college basketball history to lose to a 16-seed on Friday night, falling 63-58 to Fairleigh Dickinson. Join host Jord...
Tournament time for top-seeded Boilermakers
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The time has come for Purdue to embark on its NCAA Tournament journey after a wildly unexpected regular season run. Join host Jordan Jones as he previ...
Purdue wins Big Ten Tournament, earns No. 1 seed
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue won its second-ever Big Ten Tournament over the weekend, helping earn the Boilermakers a top seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time sin...
Purdue hopes for wins in the Windy City
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Big Ten Tournament time, and as Purdue heads to Chicago, host Jordan Jones gives a mini-preview of the event and how the Boilers will stack up th...
Regular season closes with pair of close wins
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
31 games are in the books as the regular season is over for Purdue basketball. Join host Jordan Jones as he discusses Purdue's 63-61 win over Wisconsi...
This is March
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's officially March, and that means all eyes in the sports world are on college basketball. Join host Jordan Jones as he rounds out the mailbag with...
Boilermakers back into 25th Big Ten championship
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a weird, unusual weekend, Purdue was swept on the season by its rival but still clinched a share of its 25th Big Ten championship. Join host Jordan...
Mailbag time as Purdue readies for rivalry rematch
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Purdue has a week off to prepare for their rivalry rematch with Indiana, it's time to open up the mailbag. Boilers and Beyond listeners sent in a n...
Purdue enters home stretch with Big Ten lead
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After three losses in four games, Purdue picked up a nice, comfortable win over Ohio State to bring them to 24-4 (13-4) with just three games left in ...
Taking Purdue's temperature after losing two of three
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue bounced back from its loss to Indiana with a win over Iowa, but the good feelings quickly went away when they unexpectedly lost at Northwestern...
Walters working on first Purdue roster
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a hectic two months between being hired and National Signing Day, it's time to take a look at the new additions Ryan Walters made to the Purdue ...
How will Purdue respond to rivalry defeat?
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For just the second time of the 2022-23 basketball season, Purdue lost a game. Join host Jordan Jones for all of his thoughts from Purdue's loss at In...
Sweeping the State of Michigan
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a win at Michigan and a home win over Michigan State, Purdue swept their season matchups with the Michigan schools and now sits at 21-1 overall....
20 games down, and it's going quite well
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
20 games have been played in the 2022-23 season and the Boilermakers sit at 19-1 (8-1) following a comfortable cruise over Minnesota and a last-second...
Road warriors escape East Lansing
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After another pair of wins, including a wild Monday matinee, host Jordan Jones is back to talk about the latest in the world of Purdue basketball. Fro...
Purdue answers gut check with huge road wins
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After suffering their first loss of the season to Rutgers, the Boilermakers answered the gut check with a pair of huge wins away from home against Ohi...
Citrus Bowl catastrophe marks transition point in program
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a 63-7 blowout loss in the Citrus Bowl against LSU, the Ryan Walters Era has officially begun in West Lafayette. Join host Jordan Jones as he di...
Shorthanded Boilermakers set to take on LSU in Citrus Bowl
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite missing five of its best players, the show must go on for Purdue as they head to Orlando to take on LSU in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Join host...
Signing Day and basketball thoughts before Christmas
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Purdue head coach Ryan Walters landed his first batch of signees as the Boilermakers inked 12 players on the early signing day. What do fans need ...
Walters' first week + basketball in Indy
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Walters' first week on the job has come to an end, and it's been a busy one. Join host Jordan Jones as he gives his thoughts from Walters' introd...
Ryan Walters: Purdue's next head coach
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a long week of waiting and anticipation, AD Mike Bobinski announced the hire of Ryan Walters as Purdue's next head coach today. Join host Jordan...
Basketball survives scare as football search stays silent
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Purdue basketball remained undefeated despite getting all they could handle in a 65-62 overtime win at Nebraska. Join host Jordan Jones for his though...