Gold and Black ExpressOct. 9 edition

Inside, we preview the Boilermakers’ matchup with Michigan State, which comes after Purdue beat Illinois for its first Big Ten win since 2012. We feature the quarterback who led the way, sophomore Austin Appleby, plus break down the challenges Purdue will face against the Spartans. That, plus men’s and women’s basketball notes from the first week of practices and an update from volleyball, which beat Indiana on Wednesday.