Matt Painter has pulled his magic again ... Three days ago, former Michigan and NBA standout Jalen Rose said prior to Purdue's game against Ohio State that Purdue can't keep operating this ...

Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer get a bulk of the credit, but Michigan coach Dusty May brought up some other names for why Purdue wins.

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"Those guys coming in fresh, really for each other a lot and bringing energy, being able to defend gives us that boost," Painter said. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Purdue coach Matt Painter says defending those two guys is going to be a challenge, but hopes his team's experience as a bigger team in previous seasons has prepared them for the matchup.

The No. 12 Boilermakers (15-5, 7-2 Big Ten) are coming off a home loss to Ohio State, which burned what had been a stellar Purdue defense for weeks (65.3 points allowed per game, No. 1 in conference ...

Quarterback Jalen Hurts (knee) and cornerback Quinyon ... Safety Taylor Rapp (back/hip) did not practice while linebacker Matt Milano (biceps/hamstring) was limited. Everyone on the Chiefs ...

Purdue basketball coach Matt ... Painter's system can continue to work, even in the age of players being paid for their name, ...

Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter is a throwback to another era ... Jordan Cornette and Jalen Rose debated the issue Tuesday night on Peacock before the Boilermakers' loss to Ohio State.

Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter is a throwback ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Rose, the former Indiana Pacers star, posed a question: Would Painter have accepted Rutgers ...