Purdue basketball and football updates for 2026: team and player New Year's resolutions, Wisconsin game keys, and transfer portal news.
Championship dreams fuel Purdue Boilermakers as Nick Arvin lays out bold New Year's resolutions and keys for a men’s basketball title run. Can Braden Smith smash the Big Ten assist record and lead a resilient squad past tough conference challengers like Wisconsin? The show examines Fletcher Loyer’s push for consistency, Trey Kaufman-Renn’s evolving physicality, Oscar Cluff’s need for offensive aggression, and C.J. Cox’s lockdown defense.
Roster turmoil rocks Purdue football, as 15 key players—including Hank Purvis and Malachi Singleton—enter the transfer portal, leaving major questions on defense. Nick Arvin assesses the impact on the Boilermakers’ secondary and linebacker corps, explores recruiting strategies, and asks what it will take for Purdue to bounce back next season. Don’t miss this comprehensive look at how Boilermaker basketball and football can turn high stakes into unforgettable victories in 2026.
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