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Purdue Basketball Season Predictions: Staff Roundtable
Basketball season is officially underway after game one was completed last night. Prior to that though I asked the staff a series of questions and wanted their answers. These were questions about which of the events expected for Purdue basketball would actually happen. I wanted everyone on the record before the season got too deep. […]
By the Numbers: Purdue 82 Evansville 51
The Purdue Boilermakers rolled to an 82-51 victory in the first official game of the 2025-2026 season. Without Trey Kaufman-Renn, who missed the game due to what is being called as a minor hip injury, Purdue went with freshman Jack Benter in the starting lineup. The overwhelmed Purple Aces kept close with the #1 team […]
Purdue 82, Evansville 51: Postgame Video
The 2025-26 season is underway and the debut was a successful one for the No. 1 ranked Purdue Boilermakers. Fletcher Loyer had a career high 30 points, Jacke Benter had 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists in his first collegeate game, and Braden Smith started the year with 11 assists as Purdue beat Evansville […]
Quick hitters – Offense moves away from Smith as Loyer shines
Offense moves away from Smith When the game gets tough, when Purdue really needs a basket, Braden Smith will be there, dribbling up above the key, waiting for a big man to set a screen and send the nation’s best pick and roll attack into motion. But for the start of this game, and throughout, […]
Purdue 82 – Evansville 51 – Purdue Torches the Nets Against the Aces
Purdue started this game with bad news as it was announced that Trey Kaufman-Renn was out with a hip/back issue. It’s never fun to have an All-American miss a game. But hey, no matter. Purdue had Jack Benter step into the starting lineup and he handled it all with no problem. If you’re going to […]
Purdue Basketball: Game 1 – Let’s Get This Party Started!
Welcome to the 2025-’26 Purdue basketball season! It’s been a long eight months of anticipation since the Boilermakers exited the floor at Lucas Oil after coming up just short against the top-seeded Houston Cougars in a game that very easily could have broken their way. During their time out of the spotlight, Matt Painter has […]
How to Watch #1 Purdue (0-0) vs. Evansville (0-0) & Open Thread
It’s been a long offseason after Purdue lost in the Sweet 16 to Houston. Purdue fans have been champing at the bit to get back to basketball season. Of course, the football season we’ve endured hasn’t exactly been helpful in satiating our Purdue fandoms in the interim. However, all that is behind us. We are […]
Boilers in the NFL: Week 9
Possibly the best statistical week for the Boilermakers came this past week, especially on defense and special teams. Gus Hartwig – Jets – ReserveBYE Marcus Mbow – Giants – Active RosterVs 49ers57 snaps (57 offense, 0 special teams) Tyrone Tracy Jr – Giants – Active RosterVs 49ers25 snaps (25 offense, 0 special teams), 5 rushes, […]
Hammer and Rails Readers React Survey – Purdue Men’s Basketball Predictions
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Purdue fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s early in the week and that means that it’s time for you all to be […]
Game Preview: Evansville at #1 Purdue
The 2025-26 season is here. Purdue will play host to Evansville as the nation’s #1 team, returning the country’s #1 point guard, and with a Final Four in its own back yard waiting at the end of the season, expectations have never been higher in West Lafayette. The season starts on Tuesday night with Purdue […]
Xs and Ohs! So Close at Michigan Edition
You may have heard that the website formerly known as Twitter has been purchased and is now X, a simply horrendous name in my opinion but then again I am not a billionaire so take my suggestions with a grain of salt. You may also know that we have historically shared our favorite tweets from […]
Devin Mockobee Out For Season
When Devin Mockobee came to Purdue he was not even on scholarship. He will leave as one of hte most accomplished running backs in the program’s history. After 45 consecutive games mockobee was ruled out on Saturday at Michigan, and today it was announced that his season is over, in addition to his Purdue career […]
Boiler Alert – Purdue Keeps it Close in Michigan
Well that was better than expected right? I mean that’s something isn’t it? Yeah it’s something, but what? I’m not sure. How many moral victories can we have? How much improvement that doesn’t result in victories can you stomach? I feel like we are finding out this season. Ryan and I get into the close […]
Purdue Football Continues to Improve, But Falls Short in Ann Arbor, Losing 21 to 16
There is no denying that the product on the field is much improved in comparison to the 2024 season. There have been frustrating losses, but the grit the Boilers showed at the Big House, against a top 25 Michigan Football Team, cannot be understated. Coach Barry Odom is starting from scratch, trying his best to […]
How to Watch Purdue (2-6, 0-5) at #21 Michigan (6-2, 4-1) & Open Thread
I’ve been writing on this site for a long time now, over a decade actually, and I think you all have gotten to know me a little bit here and there. I used to be much more optimistic about what Purdue football could be and what they could do. But, given the changes in the […]
Hammer and Rails Reader Survey Results – Who is Your QB1?
It’s early Saturday afternoon so with Purdue not kicking off for a number of hours let’s take a look at the survey results for this week. As a reminder I asked two questions this week, both pertaining to football. I wanted to check in first to see who you all thought should be starting at […]
Purdue Football: What to Watch for Against Michigan – Offense
I’m not writing a traditional preview for the upcoming Michigan game. I don’t want to write an article about how Purdue is going to be decimated on the road by the Wolverines tomorrow, so I’m not going to. Being the co-boss does have a few perks. I explain my reasoning in detail here. Instead, I’m […]
Purdue Football: Time to Start Building for Next Season
I’m not writing a traditional preview for the Michigan game. I don’t want to write one, and it’s clear most of y’all don’t want to read one. Instead of hating this job for the next four weeks, I’m going to do something different. Let’s focus on the positive and … Follow Northwestern’s Path Out of […]
Week 10 Big Ten Preview
Welcome to November! There are six teams on a bye this week, so it is a shortened slate. One of the games scheduled was supposed to be the marquee matchup of the season before Penn State forgot how to football. Indiana and Ohio State are still highly favored to make it to Indianapolis, and there […]
Purdue (2-6, 0-5) at Michigan (6-2, 4-1) Staff Predictions
Purdue football is on a 6 game losing streak. Purdue football hasn’t won a Big Ten game over the past two seasons. Purdue football is in a bad place. So, what better way to turn things around then by heading to Ann Arbor and taking on the Michigan Wolverines. Right? Ledman (7-1): I should’ve listened […]
Boiler Alert – Recapping UIndy & Looking Ahead to Michigan
We are in that wonderful time of year when Purdue basketball and Purdue football are going at the same time. That means no shortage of content to discuss. Sure, it would be much better if the football team was winning games, but at least they are out there…giving it the old college try? On this […]
Interview With the Enemy – Michigan Wolverines – Maize ‘N Brew
It’s game week of course here at Hammer and Rails with the Boilermakers heading to Ann Arbor this weekend to take on the Wolverines in a night game. What could possibly go wrong? Well, I sent some questions over to Nick Durand from Maize ‘N Brew and he was nice enough to answer them for […]
Purdue Football: FanDuel Opening Odds – Purdue at Michigan
Barry Odom and the Boilermakers head north this weekend to take on the Michigan Wolverines. Folks, I wish I had better news for you, but your beloved Boilermakers might be in a bit of trouble. Purdue comes into this game riding a 15-game conference losing streak. The Wolverines are 4-1 in conference play and feeling […]
By The Numbers: Purdue 92 U. Indy 49
The Purdue Boilermakers finished up their exhibition portion of their schedule with a 92-49 win over the University of Indianapolis Greyhounds. Purdue clearly looked the part of an early team still trying to figure out the positions around their big three headed into the season. The trio of TKR, Smith, and Loyer didn’t play above […]
Purdue-UIndy Rapid React | Gicarri Leap
Gicarri Harris leap The Gicarri Harris leap appears to be upon us. Harris didn’t just look like the biggest surprise for Purdue again for Purdue, but at times, he looked like Purdue’s biggest threat on both sides of the floor. There wasn’t anything Harris didn’t do well in the final exhibition. His state line reads […]
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