Boilers and Beyond

Purdue fell to 1-3 to close out September as Nebraska raced past the Boilermakers in the second half. Host Jordan Jones breaks down Purdue's loss. Should it have been worse than it was? How can Purdue fix the broken offense? Jordan talks about it all as he looks big picture at where Purdue can possibly go from here. If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review and tell a friend!...

Big Ten play begins for Purdue on Saturday as Nebraska comes to town. Host Jordan Jones provides his final thoughts after rewatching the Oregon State game before turning the page to Nebraska. He previews the Huskers and quarterback Dylan Raiola before discussing what Purdue needs to do to pull off an upset. He makes his prediction before answering your questions about the state of affairs for the...

Purdue struggled mightily once again in a 38-21 loss at Oregon State. Host Jordan Jones breaks down the game with what went wrong for the Boilermakers before looking ahead to the big picture of the program. Where is the program headed, and what can Purdue do to salvage its season? If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review and tell a friend! Give the show a follow on Twitte...

Purdue will look to rebound from the Notre Dame debacle as it finishes a home-and-home series with Oregon State. Host Jordan Jones provides his final thoughts from the loss to the Irish before previewing Oregon State. What do Purdue fans need to know? He breaks down the Beavers before offering thoughts as to whether it's a must-win game and making his prediction. Then, he answers your question...

After Purdue's historic 66-7 loss at the hands of Notre Dame, host Jordan Jones returns to the podcast to discuss the humiliation. How did Purdue get so thoroughly out-classed? What does this mean for this year's team and the future of the program? Jordan recaps the game and looks at the big picture before answering your questions. If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-sta...

Purdue and Notre Dame will renew a classic in-state rivalry on Saturday as the Boilermakers aim to pull off an upset. Host Jordan Jones previews the matchup with a deep dive into the Fighting Irish. Where does Purdue need to worry, and where might Purdue have an advantage? He gives lots of thoughts on the rivalry before making a prediction and answering your questions. You'll want to get this...

While Purdue enjoys a week two bye, host Jordan Jones returns to the podcast to discuss various topics. Following a re-watch of the win over Indiana State, he provides thoughts, looks at the first week with rule changes in the sport, and answers your questions about Purdue's week one performance and an early look at Notre Dame. If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review...

Purdue opened the season on cruise control by dominating Indiana State in a 49-0 thumping. Host Jordan Jones looks back on the victory with his observations and takeaways from the game, led by Hudson Card's record-setting performance. How much can fans take away from an overmatched opponent? Jordan touches it all before looking around the Big Ten slightly and providing an early thought on the...

Game week has finally returned as Purdue plays host to Indiana State on Saturday to kick off the 2024 season. Host Jordan Jones previews the matchup and discusses why this should be a breeze for the Boilermakers. After offering his game prediction, he moves into making predictions for the season as a whole, including his record prediction. He then wraps up the episode, answering your questions and...

It's a bonus episode, as host Jordan Jones continues previewing the 2024 Purdue football season with reasons for optimism and skepticism about the Boilermakers. Whether you're high or low on the squad, Jordan gives you reasons to feel good about your beliefs. Plus, your questions about Ben Furtney, third-down play-calling and Ross-Ade Stadium are answered. If you enjoyed this week's ep...

It's offense preview week on Boilers and Beyond as the Countdown to Kickoff rolls along. Host Jordan Jones breaks down the offensive position groups with thoughts on each. Is the offensive line as good as advertised? How about the transfers at receiver? He looks at the biggest areas of potential improvement for the offense before answering your questions about the wide receiving corps, Card an...

The Countdown to Kickoff series continues with an in-depth preview of Purdue's defense. Entering year two under Ryan Walters' guidance, the Boilermakers hope to make strides forward. Host Jordan Jones previews each position group in detail and provides an outlook on the coming season. Is the secondary as improved as it seems? Does Purdue have enough up front? Plus, Jordan looks at the spec...

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 each foe with thoughts on how Purdue matches up and things to know about the squads. Jordan gives some general thoughts on how the schedule shapes up before diving into the Q&A session, where listeners asked about the schedule, Purdue's path to...

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 Days, where Purdue was picked to finish last in the 18-team league. Then, he previews fall camp by analyzing some of the biggest outstanding questions about the Boilermakers in 2024. He answers audience questions about the Purdue football team before...

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 non-conference schedule and provides his thoughts and observations. Then, he discusses the future of the NCAA Tournament and College Football Playoff. What would further expansion mean for Purdue? He closes with thoughts on Purdue's new football u...

With the calendar turning to July, the Big Ten's additions of USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington became official this morning. Host Jordan Jones discusses the immediate impact of the newcomers in both football and basketball and how it affects Purdue. Then, he touches on Zach Edey's selection in the NBA Draft, Purdue football's season ticket sales and the finalization of football's 2...

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 college football. With the transfer portal as active as ever, how much does it matter how well you recruit the high school ranks? He jumps into thoughts on the landscape of recruiting before answering audience questions on Purdue football. Then, Jorda...

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 the league look ahead of the 2024-25 season? He then provides some thoughts and storylines to monitor as the Boilermakers begin summer practice to learn life without Zach Edey. If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review and tel...

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 no longer enroll at Purdue University. Host Jordan Jones breaks down the mildly surprising news and talks about the ramifications for both sides of the divorce. He then dives into Daniel Jacobsen's impressive showing on the USA U18 team before cl...

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 about the impact on college sports. Plus, he closes with some thoughts on Purdue football recruiting ahead of a huge summer on the recruiting trail for Ryan Walters. If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review and tell a friend...

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 one? Who may take longer to make their mark? Jordan touches on each of them before diving deeper into Purdue's emphasis on high school recruiting. Plus, he closes with brief thoughts on House v NCAA and the impact it will have on the landscape of...

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 differences between the two seasons before discussing the top memories from each sport. He then looks at what translates from last year to this before analyzing the news of Tarrion Grant's early enrollment at Purdue. If you enjoyed this week's epi...

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 the closing of the spring portal window and spring practice. What stood out from the spring game? Where has the roster improved since the end of the 2023 season? Does Purdue need to add more? Plus, Jordan discusses the NFL selections of Tyrone Tracy a...

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 from Purdue's historic season, including thoughts on Fletcher Loyer, Lance Jones, Zach Edey and the program moving forward. If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review and tell a friend! Give the show a follow on Twitter @Boil...

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 seasons elsewhere. Host Jordan Jones reacts to the news before looking at Purdue's roster construction for the 2024-25 season. Could the Boilermakers look at adding a transfer? Is Purdue taking the right approach to building its roster? All that and m...