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Yes, when Purdue's Michael Jackson reached the end zone, you'll see some dance moves
WEST LAFAYETTE — It could be a thriller of a season for Purdue football. That is, if Michael Jackson III is a constant in the end zone. Among the Boilermakers' offseason roster overhaul was Jackson, a fifth-year senior receiver who spent three seasons at USC before playing at Georgia a year ago. Re-live Purdue's run to the Final Four Long ago, he came to terms with his name being the same as the legendary pop icon. "It's just something that doesn't go away," Jackson said after Purdue's football practice on Tuesday. "I embrace it now. It's cool for me to share a name with a legend." Two seasons ago with USC, after catching a touchdown from quarterback Caleb Williams in a win over Nevada, he paid homage to his namesake with a Michael Jackson-esque dance move. He promises more of the same if he finds the end zone with the Boilermakers. "I am trying to practice a few dances," Jackson said. Asked if he'll perform the moonwalk, Jackson said, "of course." Jackson has five career touchdown receptions, with four of those coming during USC's 2022 season. Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@ and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking. Get IndyStar's Purdue coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Boiler Update newsletter. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Purdue football: RB Michael Jackson will show off dance moves in end zone
Indianapolis Star
26-07-2025
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The 2025-26 athletics year should be intriguing for Purdue University in some ways. The men's basketball team is poised to make another run in the NCAA Tournament after advancing to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season in 2025. Meanwhile, the football team is coming off a 1-11 season and has a new coach in Barry Odom. To cover everything there is to know about the Boilermakers and college athletics, we have our Boiler Update newsletter. Our dedicated reporter, Nathan Baird, leads the Purdue beat for the IndyStar.
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21-05-2025
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What numbers will new Purdue basketball players wear? A number no Boiler has worn before picked
WEST LAFAYETTE — Omer Mayer will be a Purdue basketball trend-setter this season. Not only is the Israeli point guard expected to be a pivotal piece of a hopeful championship run, he'll do so in a unique uniform number. Advertisement Mayer will be the first Boilermaker to wear jersey No. 47. Uniform numbers for Purdue's four incoming players were announced on the program's social media platforms Thursday. Along with Mayer, fellow incoming freshman Antione West will continue a tradition of wearing No. 1, the ninth straight season a Boiler will don that number, assuming the number most recently worn by Caleb Furst the past two seasons. Liam Murphy, a transfer from North Florida, will wear No. 5, the 10th Boilermaker since 1951-52 to do so. Insider: Oscar Cluff was destined to be a boilermaker. His world tour found Purdue's 'basketball heaven' Advertisement South Dakota State transfer center Oscar Cluff will wear No. 45. He'll be the first Boilermaker to wear that jersey number since Greg Eifert in 1984. The first chance for fans to see the 2025-26 Purdue team will be Aug. 2 when they'll be introduced at halftime of an alumni game, scheduled for noon with free admission. Sign up for Boiler Update for the IndyStar's Purdue coverage directly to your inbox. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Purdue basketball jersey numbers Oscar Cluff, Omer Mayer, Atione West, Liam Murphy
Indianapolis Star
06-05-2025
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- Indianapolis Star
Purdue basketball schedule opens with in-state opponent. Here are Boilers' 2025-26 opponents
Purdue basketball schedule opens with in-state opponent. Here are Boilers' 2025-26 opponents Show Caption Hide Caption Purdue coach Matt Painter sums up NCAA Tournament loss to Houston Hear what Matt Painter said following Purdue's 62-60 loss to Houston at Lucas Oil Stadium. Purdue men's basketball's full 2025-26 schedule is nearly complete, with only one possible opponent still unknown. The Boilermakers will participate in the Baha Mar Championship on Nov. 20-21 in Nassua, The Bahamas. Memphis and Wake Forest are also reportedly confirmed for the event, leaving one spot still unaccounted for. Purdue announced Tuesday it finalized the remainder of its nonconference schedule. The announcement included home games against Evansville, Oakland, Akron and Eastern Illinois, and a preseason exhibition against UIndy. Here is the schedule as it stands with times and TV assignments to be announced. Purdue basketball schedule for 2025-26 Oct. 24 at Kentucky (exhibition) Oct. 29 vs UIndy (exhibition) Nov. 4 vs Evansville Nov. 7 vs Oakland Nov. 13 at Alabama Nov. 16 vs Akron Nov. 20-21 at Baha Mar Championship (Nassau, The Bahamas) — possible opponents Memphis, Wake Forest and TBA Nov. 28 vs Eastern Illinois Dec. 6 vs Iowa State Dec. 13 vs Marquette Dec. 20 vs. Auburn in Indy Classic (Gainbridge Fieldhouse) Dec. 29 vs Kent State Insider: Did Purdue draw a favorable Big Ten schedule for 2025-26? 3 things to know Purdue basketball's Big Ten opponents for 2025-26 Home/away: Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin Home only: Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Oregon, Penn State and Washington. Away only: Maryland, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA and USC. Sign up for Boiler Update for the IndyStar's Purdue coverage directly to your inbox.
Indianapolis Star
30-04-2025
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Purdue football's SEC transfer haul continues with former Mississippi State cornerback
Purdue football's spring roster remake has leaned heavily on former Southeastern Conference players, and that continued Tuesday night. Former Memphis and Mississippi State cornerback Traveon Wright committed to the Boilermakers. He became the eighth former SEC player to join the roster in the spring transfer portal window. Barry Odom previously added six former SEC players during the winter window. Wright did not play during a redshirt freshman season at Memphis. He played in one game in his lone season with the Rebels and retains three years of eligibility. The Georgia native was a three-star prospect in the 2023 class, ranked No. 1,714 overall in the 247Sports national composite. Wright became the second defensive back transfer addition of the day, after former Memphis and Northwestern safety An'Darius Coffey. Purdue has added four players to the secondary though the portal this month. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. During the winter transfer portal, Purdue added cornerbacks Tony Grimes (North Carolina and UNLV), Ryan Turner (Boston College) and Chad Brown (Nevada) and safeties Richard Toney Jr. (TCU) and Crew Wakley (BYU). Get IndyStar's Purdue coverage sent directly to your inbox with Boiler Update. Purdue great Drew Brees on coach Barry Odom: 'He's bringing the mentality that's needed' 'Blue collar, hard-nosed, tough': Barry Odom and Purdue football seem like perfect fit Instant turnarounds aren't as rare as you'd think. Can Barry Odom flip Purdue football? Kirk Ferentz, Iowa took notice of new Purdue head coach during UNLV stint Purdue student athletes benefit from donation aimed at leadership, character Doyel: We don't know Barry Odom's ceiling at Purdue. But we know the floor, and that's better. With one awkward NIL experience behind him, what is Barry Odom's plan for Purdue football? What do Indiana football coaches think of Purdue hire of Barry Odom? Why Purdue AD Mike Bobinski picked Barry Odom for a coaching hire he cannot get wrong How did new Purdue football coach Barry Odom construct UNLV roster into a winner? 'A dream come true.' What Barry Odom, Purdue AD Mike Bobinski said about Boilers hire.
