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Former Purdue basketball player Trey Kaufman-Renn has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA to gain a sixth year of college eligibility, arguing that the league’s new five‑for‑five rule should apply retroactively.
Purdue’s football program is intensifying its focus on end‑game defense after Michigan’s 47‑yard Hail Mary victory, with coaches emphasizing precise clock management and rehearsed scenarios.
Purdue’s upcoming game against Wake Forest could break a 21-game losing streak against Power Five opponents, a critical test for coach Barry Odom and the program’s future.
A former Purdue basketball standout challenges the NCAA’s new five‑year eligibility cap in a lawsuit that could reshape college sports.
The former Purdue standout has filed a lawsuit seeking an extra year of eligibility despite the NCAA’s new five‑for‑five eligibility framework, raising questions about roster composition and coaching strategy.
A former Indiana University football standout, left destitute after a career‑ending injury and bipolar diagnosis, found unexpected assistance when fellow Hoosier Jasper Steinmetz connected him with a community that rebuilt his life.
Purdue is courting Jackson State transfer Travis Terrell Jr., a 5‑foot‑9, 180‑pound athlete from Jackson State. Despite his modest stature, Terrell has drawn attention for his explosive speed and ability to handle contact, traits that coaches say translate well to the Big Ten grind.
Purdue University has appointed Zach Crabtree to overhaul its offensive line, combining experienced transfers, key returning players and promising newcomers to create depth and stability ahead of the 2026 campaign.
Injuries have left Purdue's tight end position depleted, forcing coaches to rely on freshmen and returning players as they aim to rebuild the passing attack.
Coach Barry Odom opposes the new NCAA fifth‑year eligibility model, citing concerns for college football’s integrity while weighing the potential return of players like Mani Powell amid roster challenges at Purdue.
The University of South Florida Bulls are reshaping their attack with a downhill, ground‑based approach, featuring key transfers and a veteran quarterback ready to lead the charge.
With a promising schedule and a focus on offensive line upgrades and defensive consistency, Purdue hopes to translate early-season momentum into more wins.
Purdue University is set to rely on a shared backfield approach in 2025, featuring returning junior Antonio Harris, transfer Travis Terrell Jr., sophomore Fame Ijeboi and Jerrick Gibson, while coaches emphasize flexibility over a single star.
Slovenian point guard Zoja Stirn commits to Purdue’s women’s basketball program, bringing six league titles and three Adriatic championships, while the Boilermakers finalize a demanding non‑conference schedule.
Purdue University announced a multi-year sponsorship with Progressive Insurance that will place the insurer's logo on the field at Ross-Ade Stadium, signaling an expanded commercial strategy for the football program.
Junior defender Brielle LaBerge earned Defensive Player of the Week honors after a full‑time effort against Purdue, a result that highlights Evansville’s rising profile and sets the stage for a highly anticipated home opener against SEMO
Purdue's football program is leveraging a deeper, more versatile roster as it prepares for the upcoming season, with coaches emphasizing competition and health.
The Boilermakers dominated the opening half with six goals, while Purdue Fort Wayne answered late before falling 7-1, a result that leaves the team 0-1 heading into Family Weekend.
A sudden surge of water swept through east central Indiana, killing six people including a high school football standout. Rescue efforts were hampered by severe flooding, and federal assistance has been approved.
The Eastern Illinois University women's soccer team secured a 2-0 victory against Valparaiso, snapping a nearly decade-long drought in season openers and showcasing early-season promise.
After a season‑ending ankle injury in 2024, De'Nylon Morrissette is back at full strength, bringing leadership and talent to a Purdue offense that finished 123rd in scoring and is poised for a turnaround.
The University of Evansville women's soccer team begins its 2026 campaign on the road, aiming to build on a strong 2025 season and a memorable victory over Purdue.
The latest Purdue football camp has begun to shape the Boilermakers' outlook for the upcoming season, offering a first look at how the new roster will gel under Coach Barry Odom.
Injuries to tight end Kylan Fox and defensive back Raderrion Daniels have already reshaped Purdue’s roster outlook for the upcoming season.