Purdue Boilermakers News - College Football (2024)

Boilermakers hope to defy low expectations with rebound season in Walters' 2nd season at Purdue Purdue coach Ryan Walters learned plenty in his first season as a head coach — how to best manage his time, how to best serve his team and how to do his best job 11 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS George Burhenn - Not expected to play in opener Burhenn (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Purdue's opener against Indiana State on Aug. 31, Nathan Baird of IndyStar reports.Impact Burhenn has battled injuries all camp, but was reportedly back to full strength in early August. Now, it appears that the tight end has had another setback and is not expected to be available for the Boilermakers in their season opener. That should thrust come combination of Drew Biber and Tayvion Galloway into No. 2 tight end role in West Lafayette. 14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE Kam Brown - Finally practicing again Brown (undisclosed) is practicing for the first time since Purdue's fall camp began, Sam King of The Lafayette Journal & Courier reports.Impact Brown was expected to "be back" within a week or two, and such case has come to fruition between the span. While more participation in practices will be needed to solidify his availability status as healthy, he is expected to be ready by Indiana State on Aug. 31. 1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Dixon-Veal - Back at practice Dixon-Veal (undisclosed) is back at practice, Sam King of The Lafayette Journal & Courier reports.Impact Dixon-Veal sat out some of Purdue's team practices earlier during August. But now that the Boilermakers have him back at practice, there is at least an improved chance he can play when they begin their regular season against Indiana State on Aug. 31. 1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pick Six: Dillon Thieneman flies under the radar nationally but looms large on Purdue's defense Dillon Thieneman was first among the nation's freshmen in interceptions and tackles and played the most snaps on Purdue's defense, yet his t...

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Kam Brown - Expected back within week or two Brown (undisclosed) is expected to be back within a week or two, Tom Dienhart of On3.com reports.Impact Brown has not participated in Purdue's fall camp thus far. This is because he underwent surgery during the spring. But by "killing it in the rehab" since then, Brown is expected to be healthy before the 2024 Boilermakers begin their regular season on Aug. 31. AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE Jayden Dixon-Veal - Sits out team practice again Dixon-Veal sat out Purdue's team practice Monday due to an undisclosed problem, Nathan Baird of IndyStarSports reports.Impact Dixon-Veal has sat out Purdue's recent practices, indicating something undisclosed affecting his current availability. According to Purdue's head coach Ryan Walters, he is not expected to be a prolonged absence, welcoming news overall. But even so, Dixon-Veal's availability status has been downgraded to questionable for Aug. 31, when the 2024 Boilermakers will begin their regular season by hosting Indiana State. AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE CJ Smith - Likely out until Week 3 Smith is likely out until Week 3 of Purdue's 2024 season due to a hamstring injury, Nathan Baird of IndyStarSports reports.Impact Smith will be out when Purdue's team begins its 2024 season against Indiana State on Aug. 31. Fortunately for him, Week 2 is a bye for the Boilermakers, so there is at least some possibility he does not sit out multiple games. Week 3 will include Purdue hosting Notre Dame on Sept. 14. AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE 2024 Purdue football predictions: Ranked No. 88 by RJ Young Find out where FOX Sports' RJ Young ranks the Purdue Boilermakers in his ultimate 134 college football ranking. AUGUST 11 Pick Six: Dillon Thieneman flies under the radar nationally but looms large on Purdue's defense Dillon Thieneman was first among the nation’s freshmen in interceptions and tackles and played the most snaps on Purdue's defense, yet his team struggled to stop anyone and won onl... AUGUST 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS George Burhenn - Back at practice fully Burhenn (undisclosed) is fully back at practice for Purdue and tight end coach Justin Sinz said, "His body is ready to do all the things that he's asked to do," Sam King of the Laf...Impact Burhenn was held out of Purdue's spring game with an injury and was easing back into practice last week with only individual drills. Now, the 6-foot-9 sophom*ore has not only gotten healthy and back into the full swing of practices, but he also reportedly gained 20 pounds of muscle in the offseason. With this new frame, the tight end could see an elevated role in the passing game after just five catches for 74 yards and a touchdown last season. AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE Jahmal Edrine - Running drills again Edrine (knee) is running drills in the Boilermakers' fall camp, Alex Martin of The Indianapolis Star reports.Impact Edrine was pictured running drills and catching thrown footballs Thursday, the 2024 Boilermakers' second day of fall camp. Both mean the junior student has finally recovered from an ACL tear he suffered almost one year ago, a knee injury that prevented his 2023 availability. That year was expected to be Edrine's first with Purdue after an excellent 2022 he had as part of Florida Atlantic. For the 2022 Owls, Edrine logged 39 receptions for 570 yards and six touchdowns across 12 games. This time around, Edrine will look to acclimate into Big Ten football after a brutal injury. AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE Big Ten releases new 'Maps' commercial: Examining the Easter Eggs The Big Ten unveiled an updated version of its popular "Maps" commercial on Friday to include the four conference newcomers. AUGUST 2 George Burhenn - Partaking in first fall session Burnhenn (undisclosed) was seen participating in Purdue's first practice of fall camp, per a video published by Nathan Baird of IndyStar.Impact Burhenn was held out of Purdue's spring game, but he appears to be well on his way to a return. The tight end posted five catches for 74 yards and a score last fall, and now figures crack the Boilermakers' two-deep at tight end this season. He was only spotted in individual drills via the video, so it's unclear if Burhenn is fully healthy. Still, it's a good sign for Purdue's offense that one of its key pieces managed to return to the practice field. JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE Drew Biber - Spotted in individual drills Biber (undisclosed) was spotted in individual drills at the Boilermakers' first practice of fall camp, per a video published by Nathan Baird of IndyStar.Impact Biber was limited as a tight end in West Lafayette last season, reeling in just one catch - although it did go for 16 yards and a touchdown. He missed the Boilermakers' spring game, but appears to be working his way back to the field. He was only seen doing individual drills in the video, but any return to the field is a good sign for the tight end who will look to be full go by the time Purdue's season kicks off on Aug. 31. JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE 2024 College football odds: Big Ten projected win totals, best bets The Big Ten has reached new heights. Check out the projected win totals and odds for each Big Ten team, as well as Geoff Schwartz's best bet... JULY 24 Everything to know ahead of 2024 Big Ten Football Media Days Big Ten Media Days are here. Here's a look at everything to know ahead of the three-day event, which takes place July 23-25 in Indianapolis. JULY 22

Questions for Ryan Walters, Purdue at 2024 Big Ten Football Media Days Ryan Walters enters his second season at Purdue after finishing 4-8 in 2023. What are the most pressing questions for the Boilermakers at Bi...

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Big Ten Media Days preview: Ohio State transfers, Wisconsin QBs among Day 1 storylines Will Ryan Day's talented transfer class help Ohio State get past Michigan? Is Tyler Van Dyke the answer at QB for Wisconsin? Here are the to... JULY 16 Deion, Shedeur, Shilo Sanders and best father-son groupings in CFB history Deion Sanders recently told Joel Klatt his sons are helping him build a strong foundation at Colorado. Are Sanders and his sons among the be... JUNE 28 Zach Edey, the 2-time AP player of the year, drafted by Grizzlies ninth overall Zach Edey is taking his 7-foot-4 frame to Memphis to start his NBA career JUNE 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS Zach Edey, 2-time AP player of the year at Purdue, drafted by Memphis Grizzlies with 9th pick in NBA draft Zach Edey, 2-time AP player of the year at Purdue, drafted by Memphis Grizzlies with 9th pick in NBA draft JUNE 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS French teen Alexandre Sarr and UConn's Donovan Clingan headline list of top big men in the NBA draft French teenager Alexandre Sarr is the potential No. 1 overall pick and headlines the list of big men in this week's NBA draft JUNE 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS 2024-25 College Football odds: How will former Pac-12 schools perform in Big Ten? Ohio State is favored to win the Big Ten title next season. Can a former Pac-12 school make any noise in the championship race? Check out th... JUNE 19

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Purdue Boilermakers News - College Football (2024)

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How many people does Purdue Boilermakers stadium hold? ›

The stadium's original seating capacity was 13,500 (with standing room for an additional 5,000). Six expansions, plus end zone bleacher seating, eventually raised it to 69,200 in 1970. Seating capacity presently is 61,441.

Why did Purdue choose Boilermakers? ›

An account of the game in the Crawfordsville Daily Argus News of October 26, 1891, was headlined, "Slaughter of Innocents: Wabash Snowed Completely Under by the Burly Boiler Makers from Purdue". Purdue became known as the Boilermakers the next year.

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Why do Purdue fans say "boiler up"? ›

As the popularity of Joe Tiller increased, so did the popularity of saying “Boiler Up!”. Whenever Tiller would give autographs, his wife reminded him to sign “Boiler Up!” next to his name (as we can see in the pictures on the left). Soon enough students started saying it, and the phrase caught on (Foster, Matt).

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During all kickoffs, students take out their keys and shake them in order to make as much noise as possible. If you don't have keys or forget to bring them with you, some students wave their shoes in the air as a substitute.

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Michigan Stadium at the University of Michigan is the largest college football stadium with a capacity of 107,601. Michigan Stadium is not only the largest college football stadium, but also the largest stadium in the United States.

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2024 National Champion Michigan sits atop the list as Michigan Stadium has a capacity of 107,601. Coming in at second on the list is Penn State as Beaver Stadium has a capacity of 106,572.

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Purdue is a Big Ten school that provides “a world class education” with a name “that is known all over the world and not just the state of Indiana.” The university is especially “known for being a great engineering school,” but has a bevy of amazing programs including “a great nursing program,” “a great Pharmacy ...

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Zachry Cheyne Edey was born in Toronto on May 14, 2002, to Julia and Glen Edey. His 6-foot-3-inch (1.91 m) mother was born to Chinese immigrants in Toronto, where she grew up and played basketball; his father is white. Edey grew up playing ice hockey as well as baseball, which his father also played growing up.

Why do they call it boilermaker? ›

How this drink came to be named after the workers who build and repair boilers is unknown. The Oxford English Dictionary, widely regarded as the foremost authority on word origins, says the term "boilermaker" was first used to refer to the craftsmen who built and maintained steam locomotives in 1834.

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What do you call a Purdue student? ›

Boilermaker: This Purdue student or athlete nickname originated in 1889 when discouraged. coaches hired several husky boilermakers from the Monon Railroad and a few burly policemen. to play football. After enrolling in one course, the men started playing and won one game after.

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Boiler Up: Tell us about something positive you feel is worthy of recognition. Hammer Down: Tell us about something you think needs to be changed or improved.

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Why does Purdue have 50 on their jerseys? ›

WEST LAFAYETTE — The Purdue Men's Basketball team will honor the legacy of one of their greatest players this season. The Boilermakers plan to wear a patch on their jerseys reading “Biggie 50” in honor of Caleb Swanigan. Swanigan died of natural causes in Fort Wayne in June at 25 years old.

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Neil Armstrong

Neil Alden Armstrong was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer who in 1969 became the first person to walk on the Moon. He was also a naval aviator, test pilot, and university professor.

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Purdue University--Main Campus' tuition is $9,992 for in-state and $28,794 for out-of-state students.

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Why is Purdue black and gold? ›

Members of Purdue's first football team in 1887 felt that the squad should be distinguished by certain colors, and since Princeton was at the time the most successful gridiron unit, its colors were considered.

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How many people does Mackey Arena hold? ›

Mackey Arena is situated between Northwestern Avenue and John R. Wooden Drive, north of Stadium Avenue. Mackey has a seating capacity of 14,876, with a total capacity (including non-ticketed individuals) of 14,804.