Hudson Card was the main story this week. The Purdue quarterback closed the season with his best game, accounting for four touchdowns as Purdue keeps the Old Oaken Bucket. Among the highlights in our season finale podcast: - Card is the guy going into 2024. - Freshmen Drew Biber, George Burhenn, and Jaron Tibbs all had big contributions.  - What does this mean for momentum going into 2024? - Dillon Thieneman concluded what has to be a Freshman All-American campaign.  - Several key pieces return for next year, so we take a brief look at the 2024 schedule.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

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It has been a big week for David Braun and Northwestern, as the interim tag was removed from Braun's title and he was named the full time coach in Evanston after a 5-5 start to the year. The Wildcats have alternated wins and losses this year, and this week is reserved for "loss" in that rotation. Here is what Kory and Travis have to say about Saturday's game.  - How does Braun being named the full-time guy help Northwestern's attitude? - The return of Ben Bryant at quarterback was a park last week.  - How does the Purdue running game match up against the Northwestern run defense? - Speaking of coaching changes, Kory offers a behind the scenes look at the transition from Joe Tiller to Danny Hope.  - Kory also talks about his experience after the 2008 Northwestern game.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

Purdue breaks a long losing streak this week, and Kory is elated to see it come from the running game. Tyrone Tracy and Devin Mockobee each went over 100 yards rushing in the 49-30 win over Minnesota. Among this week's highlights on the show: - Tracy and Mockobee were only the second duo to rush for 100 yards each in a game in the last 21 years.  - How big was the fast start, as Purdue scored touchdowns on each of their first four drives.  - Hudson Card had a bounce back game, especially in the running game, as he had 3 TD passes and a rushing TD.  - Despite giving up 30 points, it was a poisitive day for the defense, as 10 came when the came was mostly decided.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

Conflicting schedules delayed our pod this week, but Kory and Travis are finally back after Saturday's loss at Michigan. We are looking forward to another home game and a chance to bounceback after four straight losses. in this week's pod.  - It was a blowout, but there were some encouraging signs in the loss ot Michigan.  - Minnesota is another Big Ten West team that struggles to score, so there is reason for optimism. - What does Kory suggest for Devin Mockobee an his fumble issues? - Kory also provides some insight on what went wrong during the 2005 season.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

This week we have a rematch of last year's Big Ten championship game as Purdue heads to Ann Arbor for the first time in 12 years. It is a tremendous challenge, as Michigan has not lost a Big Ten game in over two years. In this edition of the Off the Tracks podcast Kory and Travis discuss: - The Wolverines and their No. 1 ranked defense.  - The various weapons they have including J.J. McCarthy and Blake Corum. - Kory provides the story of why he played sparringly at the Big House in 2007.  - We also discusses the memorable win over Michigan in 2008. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

Saturday's trip to Lincoln was a tough one for Purdue, as the Boilermakers fell 31-14 on a day when the offense was quite punchless. Travis and Kory are here to discuss: Hudson Card had possibly his worst game of the season. What did Kory see from him?Is it time for a quarterback change after Bennett Meredith had a series this week?Kydran Jenkins, Dillon Thieneman, and Nic Scourton were bright spots on the defense and even combined for a defensive TD. What is wrong with Devin Mockobee?What needs to happen this week against Michigan? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

After a week's absence Kory and Travis are back and ready to talk about Purdue football. The Boilermakers are coming out of the bye week after a tough loss to Ohio State. It was a time to get healthy and prepare for a home stretch that features four games that Purdue can handle. This week we talk about: Kory returned to campus for the first time in a long time during the Ohio State game. What did he see from Purdue in that loss? What can Purdue expect to face when it travels to Nebraska this weekend? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

We're doing a double this week. I am traveling through Friday, so Kory, Jace and I put everything together in one convenient podcast talking about both the loss to Iowa and the upcoming game ith Ohio State. This week's highlights include: - Injuries were the name of the game as Purdue lost Marcus Mbow for the year and Tyrone Tracy Jr. for a bit.  - Some guys like Devin Mockobee and TJ Sheffield showed some positives as Purdue attempted a comeback.  - It was also a breakout game for Garrett Miller.  - In looking ahead to Ohio State, Purdue may need to rely on the bizarre hex it has over the Buckeyes when they come to West Lafayette.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

Kory is out this week, as he is in Canada to get honored by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as part of the 10th anniversary of them winning the Grey Cup behind his MVP effort. We do have a very special guest, however. Adam Jacobi of the Iowa Rivals site Go Iowa Awesome is here to talk about the Hawkeyes. He provides some great insight, including: - Is the offense really that bad this year?  - Deacon Hill is taking over as the starting quarterback, so what does that mean?  - Who is injured this week and who is coming back from injury to a depleted Iowa team? - Has the Iowa defense taken a step back from last year?  - What is the status of Noah Shannon?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

After a 44-19 win over Illinois to give the fans a Homecoming win and keep The Cannon in West Lafayette everyone is feeling much better. Purdue was dominant in the second half, using a 21-0 third quarter to break open a three-point game at halftime. Kory is back this week to discuss the win with Travis and Jace, including: - Tyrone Tracy and Devin Mockobee continue to have success in the backfield, carrying Purdue.  - Hudson Card managed the game well and had a bounceback steady performance.  - Deion Burks continues to be a home run threat. - Yanni Karlaftis had maybe the best game of his career in getting the start for an injured OC Brothers.  - How does this build confidence before going to Iowa? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

Kory is out sick for this one, but we still have Jace on to take a look at Purdue's homecoming opponent in the Illinois Fighting Illini. The highlights in this one: - Both teams are struggling mightily on defense. Can Luke Altmyer take advantage of Purdue's struggles against the run? - Will Purdue look to establish the run early against an Illinois defense that has not been good against the run?  - How does Ryan Walters' familiarity with the Illinois defensive lineup help Purdue? - Gus Hartwig made a difference against Wisconsin. Can he have a bigger impact this week against Illinois?  - How important is it for Purdue to get points on its first drive? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

Kory is out this week, but Jace and Kyle were able to join Travis on Sunday night to talk about the latest loss to Wisconsin. As usual, the Badgers dominated physically up front, but there was still some fight in Purdue as the Boilers made somewhat of a game of it in the second half. This week's highlights include: - Tyrone Tracy had another standout game and appears to be a real weapon going forward.  - Braelon Allen had another huge game against Purdue, so the crew gives him credit.  - Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen continues to be a consistent mover of the chains.  - Hudson Card had maybe his worst game as a Boiler, but the guys are still believers in him.  - Purdue might have found a new kicker as Julio Macias came on to make his first career field goal and a pair of extra points.  - Kyle also offers his persective and an early look at Illinois.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

Surprise, surprise, Wisconsin is a strong running team as Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen are the latest Wisconsin running backs that come in with a wealth of yards and experience. Allen in particular has had a pair of good games in his career against Purdue in the last two seasons. Those two were the focus of what Travis and Kory talked about in our latest Off the Tracks podcast previewing Wisconsin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

The Syracuse game was a rough one for Purdue fans. Between Garrett Shrader having a career night for the Orange, Purdue's struggles in short yardage, and a rash of fumbles Syracuse was able to roll to a 35-20 road win. The Off the Tracks trio of Travis, Jace, and Kory recaps the defeat, including: - The impact of the early turnover inside the 10 and how Syracuse's lengthy drive changed everything.  - Kory analyzes why Purdue is having such trouble in short yardage situations.  - What went wrong defensively to allow Shrader to have such a game on the ground.  - Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen had a career night as one of the few bright spots for Purdue offensively.  - What changes need to be made in advance of Wisconsin's visit to Purdue this coming Friday night?  - How many missed tackles did Purdue have and how much did that contribute to the defeat.  - After a 1-2 start to the season is it time to panic? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

We will be under the lights on Saturday night as Syracuse comes to West Lafayette for the back end of a home-and-home with the Orange. Casey subs in for Jace in this episode as they talk about the Orange. Among the topics mentioned. - Last year's game ended in calamity for Purdue. Is it time for some payback. - Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader is an experienced starter that can cause problems with his legs. - Oronde Gadsden II, who had a pair of TDs last season against Purdue, might be out. - How important is controlling hte clock with the running game like Purdue did against Virginia Tech? - What does the crew want to see from the Purdue offense this week? - How does the defense respond after seeing improvement last week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

The first win of the Ryan Walters era is in the books, and it came on the road in a tough environment at Virginia Tech. On this week's recap podcast with Travis, Jace, and Kory the crew recaps what as a long day in Blacksburg. - How did everyone handle the lengthy weather delay that was the narrative of the day? - Devin Mockobee and Tyrone Tracy hit on some big runs and made Kory the running back very pleased.  - The defense gave up just 11 yards rushing, a Purdue road game record, as it looked significantly better than it did against Fresno State. - What was going on during the lengthy delay and how close did they come to cancelling the rest of the game? - Hudson Card showed some improvement in his second Purdue start. How was he more decisive in the running game?  - Max Klare had a breakout game as Purdue's starting tight end.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

For the first time this year we have two episodes in one week. Kory, Travis, and Jace are back this week to discuss Purdue's first road game of the season at Virginia Tech. The Hokies are 1-0 on the year after a season opening win over Old Dominion, but they had a bit of a slow start in the win. In this episode the crew discusses: - Grant Wells had a decent opener in his second full year as the starter at quarterback. How does he make the offense go?  - What other quirks can Purdue expect to see offensively? - What is Purdue's defense discussing after a rough week against Fresno State? - What is the injury status of some of Purdue's key guys? - Kory talks about how the focus can be better on the road. - Kory also waxes poetic about how he would have loved the NIL deals in his day.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

The Off the Tracks podcast with Purdue's all-time touchdowns leader Kory Sheets is back for its first game recap of the season. As we saw, it was a frustrating loss to Fresno State, but Kory, Jace, and Travis are here to talk about what they saw in advance of the trip to Virginia Tech.  - What did Kory see defensively as someone who has played before? - What issues were there with the offensive line?  - Kory gives his thoughts on the special teams highlights, especially the kickoff return by Tyrone Tracy.  - The crew praises DIllon Thieneman on his debut as a true freshman in the secondary and he even draws some Stu Schweigert comparisons from Travis.  - How can the offense help the defense have success and vice versa? - What needs to be changed up in advance of the game with Virginia Tech. All this and more in this week's first episode.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support

A new football season means the return of former Purdue running back Kory Sheets and our in-season football podcast. This year we have a minor rebranding to Off the Tracks due to our contract with BLEAV running out, but we will have the same biweekly podcast with Kory throughout the season. The current plan is to record a recap podcast on Sunday nights for a Monday morning release, then record a Wednesday night preview for a Thursday release.  This week Jace, Kory and I take a first look at Fresno State and what the Bulldogs have to offer as they come to West Lafayette for the season opener. We also talk about some of the surprises that came out on the season's first depth chart for Purdue and what Kory's expectations are for Devin Mockobee as he enters his sophomore season. Finally, Kory offers his prediction for week one. As usual, this is a fun, conversational podcast taking a candid look at Purdue football.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boiler-upload/support