en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Purdue Boilermakers Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/news Three-star cornerback Gianni Porfilio returned to Purdue over the weekend for his official visit with the Boilers. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:40:12 GMT Sean Williams https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56827612 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56827612 true false John Finch Bio Career: 2006 – 2009 Position: Long Snapper Height: 6’3” Weight: 250 Hometown: Carmel, Indiana High School: Carmel High School Career Stats Games Played: 18 Games Started: Long snappers don’t start Tackles: 3 Perfectly Executed Snap Punt Snaps vs Michigan: 1 Notes High School Purdue 2006 2007 2008 2009 Highlights Cowboy Joe Tiller’s […] Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:57:42 GMT Drew Schneider https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56815282 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56815282 false false Kerrigan Featured on 2027 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot - Purdue Boilermakers - Official Athletics Website Javascript is required. Kerrigan is no stranger to halls of fame. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:47:14 GMT Ryan, Adam Kuffner https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56813221 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56813221 false false There are some things in life that are only for the Sickos amongst us. Well, waiting for Purdue football to kickoff against UCLA at 11:00 PM in the year 2026 is certainly one of those things. Purdue is largely picked to finish last or next to last in the conference and they are going to […] Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:24:53 GMT Andrew Ledman https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56807168 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56807168 false false Wisdom Simms *Note: Name links to official Purdue Bio. Bio Position: Defensive Line Height: 6’4” Weight: 320 Hometown: Kannapoolis, North Carolina High School: South Rowan Recruiting Class: 2022 Former Team(s): Western Carolina, NC Central Eligibility Remaining: 2 Seasons High School Recruiting Rankings: NR Transfer Portal Rankings: Rating:3*(85.5) – National Rank: 1855- Position Rank: 201 High School High School Highlights […] Sun, 31 May 2026 12:35:15 GMT Drew Schneider https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56798624 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56798624 false false Gerald Gooden Bio Career: 2007 – 2010 Position: Defensive End Height: 6’4” Weight: 235 Hometown: Hooks, Texas High School: Westfield High School Career Stats Games Played: 51 Games Started: 26 Tackles: 70 Tackles For Loss: 24 Sacks: 10 Notes High School Purdue 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Highlights Hammer and Rails Staff Memories Drew: Gooden’s […] Sun, 31 May 2026 12:14:46 GMT Drew Schneider https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56798495 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56798495 false false Drake Carlson *Note: Name links to official Purdue Bio. Bio Position: Defensive Line Height: 6’3” Weight: 302 Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee High School: Father Ryan Recruiting Class: 2023 Eligibility Remaining: 2 Seasons High School Recruiting Rankings: Rating: 3*(87.5) – National Rank: 659 – Position Rank: 70 High School High School Highlights College Career 2023 Season 2024 Season 2025 Season […] Sat, 30 May 2026 13:03:15 GMT Drew Schneider https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56790785 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56790785 false false Kai Higgins Bio Career: 2017 – 2020 Position: Defensive End Height:6’4” Weight: 260 Hometown: Pomona, California High School: Bishop Amat Career Stats Games Played: 36 Games Started: 22 Tackles: 50 Tackles For Loss: 6.5 Sacks: 2 Interceptions: 2 Notes Chaffey College (JuCo) Purdue 2017 2018 2019 Highlights Hammer and Rails Staff Memories Drew: Jeff Brohm […] Sat, 30 May 2026 12:37:25 GMT Drew Schneider https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56790642 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56790642 false false Josiah Hope *Note: Name links to official Purdue Bio. Bio Position: Defensive Line / Defensive Tackle Height: 6’3” Weight: 300 Hometown: Radcliff, Kentucky High School: North Hardin Recruiting Class: 2026 Eligibility Remaining: 4 High School Recruiting Rankings: Rating: 3*(89) – National Rank: 463 – Position Rank: 49 High School High School Highlights College Highlights / Interviews 2026 – […] Fri, 29 May 2026 19:54:05 GMT Drew Schneider https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56784578 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56784578 false false Ryan Russell Bio Career: 2010 – 2014 Position: Defensive end Height: 6’5” Weight: 273 Hometown: Carrollton, Texas High School: Creekview Career Stats Games Played: 50 Tackles: 149 Tackles For Loss: 24.5 Sacks: 9.5 Notes High School Purdue 2010 2011 2012 2013 NFL Draft Dallas Cowboys – 5th Round, 163rd Overall Pick Highlights Hammer and Rails […] Fri, 29 May 2026 12:45:37 GMT Drew Schneider https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56779909 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56779909 false false Harvey holds the Bouilermakers' second-lowest average as Purdue heads to the NCAA National Championship for the third straight season. Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:02 GMT @indystar https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56778562 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56778562 false false On Thursday, Purdue announced the finalization of their non-conference basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season. Fri, 29 May 2026 01:06:23 GMT Sean Williams https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56776669 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56776669 false false The "Protect College Sports Act of 2026" with bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate attempts to blend traditional college sports with the new era. Thu, 28 May 2026 09:11:24 GMT Nathan Baird https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56766790 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56766790 false false Purdue's first three football games of the season now have kickoff times and TV schedules. A breakdown of the latest announcements. Thu, 28 May 2026 23:45:54 GMT Sean Williams https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56776006 https://sportspyder.com/cf/purdue-boilermakers-football/articles/56776006 false false