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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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And just like that, the exhibition season for the Purdue men’s basketball team is over. From here on out the games are real and they wind up in the win/loss column. Tonight was an important step for this Purdue team to work out some of the kinks we saw in the game against the Kentucky […]
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This is the last one of the season that won’t count. This is also the first time this team will play a game in Mackey Arena this season. It will be the first chance for fans to see them in person here in the greatest basketball arena in the country. You can feel the electricity […]
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You might recall that a few weeks ago, after the Minnesota game I believe, I asked the staff if Purdue had a QB controversy brewing. Maybe I was just mad at the inconsistent play of Browne when I sent that question out, I’m not sure. By the time I drafted my own response I said […]
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Purdue will finish out its two game exhibition schedule by returning to Mackey Arena to host D2 UIndy on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.. But while Purdue moves onto its final exhibition tune up before the season starts in earnest next week, this week’s game is still more about the reactions to last week’s 78-65 loss […]
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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. Went away from the pattern of one football and one basketball questions this week to get […]
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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 […]
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In lieu of the Whistlestop Tour this week I feel like we need to address the current state of Purdue football. After one of the most pants-on-head stupid losses I can remember ever seeing the Boilermakers fumbled away their last realistic chance at a victory in 2025. That leaves the program at a dismal crossroads, […]
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