<p>The BXP Crew is in midseason form as Purdue opens the year 1–0 with a dominant 31–0 win over Ball State. Frank, Damon, Dylan, Chris, and Russ break down the home-opener atmosphere at Ross-Ade, Ryan Brown’s career day and “Jack Sparrow” touchdown run, and Arhmad Branch’s long-awaited breakout performance. The crew debates Branch vs. Michael Jackson III, digs into PFF grades and highlights surprise starters .</p><p>They also tackle concerns about the run game, celebrate Purdue’s clean penalty sheet, and revisit Big Ten week-one struggles—asking which teams should already be worried. Looking ahead, the Boilers face a ranked FCS opponent in Southern Illinois, a speedy Saluki squad with nothing to lose. Can Purdue string together two disciplined performances before USC looms? Predictions, laughs, and plenty of Kool-Aid sipping (or not) set the stage for Saturday night under the lights in Ross-Ade.</p>