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Purdue Safety Dillon Thieneman Named AP Preseason All-American

Dillon Thieneman has been named a preseason All-American by the Associated Press. The Purdue safety received the recognition on Monday, when the AP released its first- and second-team selections.

Purdue Volleyball Lands in Top-10 of Preseason AVCA Poll

Purdue will be starting the 2024 volleyball season in the top-10 of the AVCA poll. The Boilermakers are ranked No. 8 nationally to begin the year. The AVCA preseason poll was released on Monday, with five Big Ten teams landing inside the top-10 and seven total teams from the league listed in the initial top-25.

Purdue Football: Boilermakers Land 3-Star CB From Tennessee in 2026 Class

Purdue has added another member to the 2026 recruiting class. Monday, the Boilermakers added a verbal commitment from three-star Tennessee cornerback Zyntreacs Otey.

Boiler Alert - Is AOC Doomed in Vegas?

Plus, plenty of football talk. We start this week’s podcast by continuing to recount bad news for Boilermakers in the NFL. Something sure seems to be happening to give all of these guys some bad juju right now.

How a New Diet, 'Harping' Coach and a Lunch Box Helped Devin Mockobee Improve

Devin Mockobee has gotten pretty comfortable carrying a football during his time in West Lafayette. It's toting a lunch box around campus that created a little trouble for Purdue's junior running back.

Purdue Football: Predicted Defensive Depth Chart

Let’s take a swing at what might be a better defense than most realize.. The Purdue Boilermakers are just over two weeks away from kicking off their 2024 season and what will be Ryan Walters’ second season as head coach.

Purdue Football: Boilers look to keep OL intact

A season ago, injuries absolutely decimated the Purdue football offensive line. At various points last season, Purdue football was without Marcus Mbow, Gus Hartwig, Luke Griffin and Mahamane Moussa, forcing head coach Ryan Walters and the offensive staff to go patchwork to fill the voids.

The Purdue basketball frontcourt should operate without pressure

Purdue basketball has just emerged from one of its most remarkable seasons in modern history. The Boilermakers captured the Big Ten Championship, featured two All-Big Ten First Team players, including the back-to-back National Player of the Year, Zach Edey.

Hammer and Rails Survey Results - Is an Upset Brewing?

Plus, which unit has fans worried? The results are in for this week’s Hammer and Rails survey. With football season the priority around these parts I sent both questions to the SB Nation overlords focused on our beloved Boilermakers on the gridiron.

Legendary Purdue Basketball Coach Gene Keady Reportedly Getting His Own Beer

Bottoms up, Boilermakers. An Indiana brewery has decided to honor legendary Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady by creatng a beer in his honor. The Journal & Courier reported the news on Friday.

Purdue Basketball Schedules Charity Exhibition Game vs. Creighton

Purdue is heading to Omaha before the official start of the 2024-25 college basketball regular season. On Friday, the Boilermakers announced that they'll be playing Creighton in a charity exhibition game this year.

Purdue Football Picks Up Pledge from 2025 In-State Linebacker

Purdue has added an in-state linebacker to its 2025 recruiting class. The Boilermakers picked up a verbal pledge from Homestead's Sam Steward on Thursday evening.

Purdue Football: Offensive Depth Chart Prediction

Time to take a stab at what the depth chart may look like on August 31st. With Purdue Football just fifteen days away from the first game of the season, it is time to take a quick stab at what the two deep MAY look like before the season opener against Indiana State, or FCS East on NCAA 25 for my fellow NCAA College Football Fans.

Purdue Football: Injuries already taking a toll

A season ago, the Purdue football team was hit hard by the injury bug. Sadly, such is the case again this preseason for the Boilermakers. Purdue football

Big Ten Network's Jake Butt Gives Major Praise to Purdue's Dillon Thieneman

Following a stellar freshman season in 2023, Purdue defensive back Dillon Thieneman is considered one of the top secondary players in college football.

Former Purdue Assistant Basketball Coach Greg Gary Lands Job at Georgia Tech

Former Purdue assistant and Mercer head coach Greg Gary has landed on his feet. Per college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, Gary has taken a job at Georgia Tech.

Purdue Basketball: Top-40 Prospect in 2025 Class Keeps Boilers in Top-8

Matt Painter and his staff have apparently made a strong impression on four-star power forward Sebastian Williams-Adams. The 6-foot-8 prospect in the 2025 class has narrowed his list of schools down to eight options, with Purdue firmly in the mix.

Purdue QB Hudson Card Named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List

Purdue starting quarterback Hudson Card is receiving some preseason love. On Wednesday, the Boilermakers' gunslinger was named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List.

Purdue DB Dillon Thieneman Named 2024 Preseason All-American

The preseason honors continue to pour in for Purdue defensive back Dillon Thieneman. The sophom*ore was named a 2024 preseason All-American by Sporting News on Wednesday.

BTN's Dave Revsine Not Buying Purdue is Big Ten's Worst Team

Big Ten Network host Dave Revsine doesn't believe Purdue will finish the season last in the conference, as predicted by multiple preseason media polls.

Purdue vs. Indiana State Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – August 31

The Purdue Boilermakers square off against an FCS opponent, the Indiana State Sycamores (0-0), at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Looking to attend this game live?

Purdue Football: Defense looks to improve this fall

If Purdue football is going to contend for wins this season, one area that must be productive is the defensive unit. And, as the Boilermakers enter year two under head coach Ryan Walters and defensive coordinator Kevin Kane, there is no reason to think Purdue football won’t make things tough on opposing offenses in 2024.

Purdue Basketball: Boilers offer Tennessee standout

Purdue basketball has extended its reach into the Volunteer State, as the Boilermakers recently offered Greeneville High (TN) standout Trey Thompson. The 6-foot-8-inch, 220-pound Class of 2026 prospect told Boiler Wire after building a relationship with assistant coach Paul Lusk, he got an offer from Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter.