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By the Numbers: Purdue Blanked at Northwestern

A true stinker. Purdue seemed to have little interest at Northwestern yesterday, if you watched one of the four quarters of the game you would probably agree. The Boilers have now dropped five straight since starting the season 2-0, albeit against lesser competition. An oldy but a goodie, here is depression by thr numbers, brought […]

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Northwestern 19, Purdue 0: Boilers No-Show in Evanston

When the season started Purdue fans looked at this Northwestern game as a potential win. The Wildcats were not held in high esteem and if a really, really bad Purdue team could take them to overtime last season when surely a better Purdue team couldpotentially get a win in 2025. As we saw, that was […]

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Purdue’s intra-squad scrimmage takeaways

Purdue once again opened the doors to Mackey to host a joint practice/intra-squad scrimmage where Purdue’s roster split apart to compete in three 12-minute scrimmages against each other in front of fans and media. Here’s some instant takeaways from the most extended look at Purdue’s roster a week before its exhibition at Kentucky next Friday. […]

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How to Watch Purdue (2-4, 0-3) at Northwestern (4-2, 2-1) & Open Thread

It’s Saturday morning folks and here in West Lafayette there is plenty to do. The Purdue half-marathon and 5K are this morning and should be starting very shortly. Don’t forget there’s also the Purdue men’s and women’s basketball fan day. The fan day begins at 10:00 AM and will include autographs but the doors open […]

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Purdue Football: Northwestern Wildcats – Preview

Northwestern 2025 Head Coach: David Braun Record: 4-2 Conference Record: 2-1 Best Win: 21-21 @Penn State on October 11th Worst Loss: 3-23 @Tulane on August 3oth What Does Northwestern Want to Do? Offense: The Wildcats want to run the ball, then run the ball again, and if they get an opportunity, run the ball once […]

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Purdue (2-4, 0-3) at Northwestern (4-2, 2-1) Staff Predictions

Things have been tough out there on the football field for the Purdue Boilermakers as they’ve dropped four straight games including their most recent loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a game that they had in hand for the majority of the game. Northwestern meanwhile is coming off their best win of the season […]

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Big Ten Football Power Rankings: Post Week 7

Greetings from sunny Southern California, where I have spent the last four days walking around Disneyland. That has been a nice balm from Purdue’s now four game losing streak. I can still do a quick Big Ten Power Rankings though, and this week there is a new No. 1.

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Interview with the Enemy – Northwestern Wildcats

It’s a game week for football so Miguel Munoz from Northwestern blog Inside NU stopped by and was kind enough to answer my questions about this Saturday’s game. Miguel was nice and knowledgeable about his Wildcats so everyone please go over there and (politely) talk some smack or stir the pot prior to the game […]

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Purdue Basketball: Opponent Preview – Memphis Tigers

Basic Information Location: Memphis, Tennessee Type of School: Public Research University Mascot: Pouncer the Tiger Purdue Game Date / Time: Thursday, November 20th / 6 PM Purdue Game Location: Nassau, Bahamas 2024-’25 Season:  2024 – ‘25 NCAA Tournament:  Head Coach – Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway Seasons at Memphis: Entering his eighth season Memphis Record: 162-68 Career Record: 162-68 Regular Season Conference […]

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