Here's how you can watch the Houston Cougars vs. the Purdue Boilermakers Sweet Sixteen matchup tonight: tipoff time and where to stream

Ah, yes, a classic matchup of Trust Me Bro University vs. Cap State.

Let's be honest; everyone would be happy if we saw Purdue and Houston reach their regular season potential in this Sweet Sixteen matchup tonight. But let's face it: top-seeded Houston and Purdue fail to meet March Madness expectations.  

Purdue has a history of early exits and couldn't make the grade against UConn in 2024. Houston hasn't played a lineup of challenging opponents for 2025. And, you want to know an insider-analyst tip about Houston going further? Only 10 unique teams have won the NCAA March Madness Championship title in the past 10 years. 

Houston ain't one of them.

The spectacle might be in the stat line: Houston has the nation’s best defense, led by Joseph Tugler, while Purdue leads with one of the top offenses behind Trey Kaufman-Renn (20.3 PPG). Maybe, we'll get a good game.

When is the Houston vs. Purdue Sweet Sixteen game?

Friday, March 28, 2025

• Matchup: (4) Purdue vs. (1) Houston
• Time: 7:09 PM (PST), 8:09 PM (MST), 10:09 PM (EST)
• Network: TBS and truTV
• Prediction: The Houston Cougars are favored by -8.5 points
• Who's winning: The Houston Cougars

How can I watch the Houston vs. Purdue Sweet Sixteen game tonight?

To watch the Houston vs. Purdue March Madness game, you’ll need access to TBS or truTV via your livestreaming platform or your cable TV service.

What's the cheapest way to watch Houston vs. Purdue?

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Houston Cougars vs. Purdue Boilermakers Stats: Quick side-by-side comparison and what you need to know

Purdue's offense is exceptional, averaging 77.9 PPG, but the Houston will keep it in check with 36.2 rebounds per game, 7.9 steals per game, and 4.6 blocks per game.

Houston is going to pressure Purdue into turnovers, keeping them off-cadence with their offensive rhythm. If Trey Kaufman-Renn and Braden Smith can keep it together, perhaps, they can take down a No. 1 seed. 

Who is winning the Purdue Boilermakers vs. Houston Cougars matchup?

Houston is sending Purdue packing back to Indiana. We all think Purdue already made it too far. Houston, with the athletic prowess of 36.2 rebounds a game and a scorching 39.8% from downtown, the Cougars have the edge to tip the Boilermakers out of this Sweet Sixteen showdown, forcing another lackluster Purdue exit.