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After a season-starting preseason No. 1 buzz faded, Purdue showed its high-end offense can carry wins when Kaufman-Renn and Loyer click, routing Indiana 93-64 and demonstrating the post play and ball movement that make the offense potent; with Michigan atop the Big Ten, the conference title remains unlikely, but Purdue can still contend for a deep NCAA Tournament run if its defense tightens.
Michigan jumped out to a 15-0 run and never trailed Purdue, routing the Boilermakers 91-80 behind a 13-for-23 night from three (56.5%), a strong front-court effort from Lendeborg, Johnson and Mara, and 17 points/7 assists from Elliot Cadeau, while Kaufman-Renn led Purdue with 27 points and 11 rebounds as Michigan’s perimeter shooting dictated the game.
Purdue suffers its third straight loss as Indiana holds on for a 72-67 win at Assembly Hall, with Nick Dorn coming alive in the second half and Trey Kaufman-Renn leading Purdue; theBoilermakers falter defensively and on the glass and face a challenging February slate as they try to regroup.
Indiana held off Purdue 72-67 in Bloomington, handing the Boilers their third straight loss after a 17-1 start. Purdue faltered early, yielding eight first-half 3-pointers and a 40-29 halftime deficit. In the second half, Purdue moved Trey Kaufman-Renn to center and Jack Benter to the four to spark a rally with a Smith–Kaufman-Renn pick-and-roll, trimming the margin to two, but IU answered with timely shooting and free throws to seal the win as Purdue couldn’t complete the comeback.
Arizona remains undefeated and No. 1 in the latest Power 37, while Purdue drops to No. 13 after a loss to Illinois, per Andy Katz's rankings of men's college basketball teams.
Keaton Wagler, a formerly underrecruited freshman for Illinois, exploded for 46 points to power No. 11 Illinois past No. 4 Purdue 88-82, delivering one of the most memorable freshman performances in recent college basketball.
On the road, No. 11 Illinois upset No. 4 Purdue 88-82 behind Wagler’s 46-point performance.
Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler scored a career-high 46 points, including 9-of-11 from 3, to lift 11th-ranked Illinois to an 88-82 road win over No. 4 Purdue at Mackey Arena, snapping Purdue’s two-game skid. Illinois dominated the glass with 18 second-chance points from 13 offensive rebounds and hit 18 three-pointers to Purdue’s seven, as Braden Smith paced theBoilermakers with 27 points in a back-and-forth game that Illinois sealed with late baskets and a Wagler jumper.
Fans can watch the Indy Classic basketball game between No. 21 Auburn and No. 6 Purdue on December 20 via Peacock and NBC Sports Network on YouTubeTV, with radio coverage on the Auburn Sports Network. The game is a matchup between two evenly matched teams, with Auburn leading the series 2-2 and having recently defeated Purdue last season.
Ohio State, ranked No. 1, faces Purdue on Nov. 8, 2025, at Ross-Ade Stadium. The game can be streamed for free via trial offers from DirecTV and FuboTV. Purdue, with a struggling 2-7 record, aims to challenge the top-ranked Buckeyes, who are eyeing another Big Ten title and playoff run. Key players include Ohio State's Julian Sayin and Purdue's Devin Mockobee, with the game highlighting Purdue's historic quarterback legacy and recent player milestones.
Ohio State is set to face Purdue in their final road game of the season, with key questions about their running game, offensive line, and backup playtime, while players like Jeremiah Smith and Arvell Reese are highlighted as key performers. Predictions include Ohio State scoring a defensive touchdown, Max Klare catching a touchdown, and Purdue failing to score a touchdown, emphasizing Ohio State's strong defense.
Eleven Warriors challenges fans with a 10-question quiz testing their knowledge of Ohio State football and its history against Purdue, highlighting recent wins and historical facts, with an overall community accuracy of 96%.
Purdue, despite a 2-7 record and a seven-game losing streak, is showing signs of progress under coach Barry Odom, but needs more talent to compete effectively in the Big Ten. The team has been close to winning several games but lacks the margin for error, highlighting the need for roster upgrades. The upcoming game against Ohio State is expected to be challenging, with predictions favoring Ohio State heavily. Purdue's basketball team is also a bright spot, ranked No. 1 and contending for a national championship.
Michigan Wolverines, now 7-2, relied on true freshmen due to injuries in a close 21-16 win over Purdue, with key contributions from players like Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng and Chase Taylor, while quarterback Bryce Underwood showed mixed results. The team may see more of these freshmen if injuries persist, and some players like Jasper Parker are close to burning their redshirts.
Michigan football narrowly defeated Purdue 21-16 in a game with standout performances from RB Jordan Marshall and linebacker Derrick Moore, but faced challenges in passing efficiency and time of possession, highlighting areas for improvement as they prepare for upcoming games.