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Purdue Men's Basketball 2025-26 Schedule Updates

The Purdue men's basketball team continues to assemble its schedule for the 2025-26 season. As new opponents and dates continue to trickle out of West Lafayette, we'll keep you updated with the latest information.

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Former Purdue QB Returning to West Lafayette as Member of Barry Odom's Staff

Austin Appleby is returning to West Lafayette, this time in a new role. The former Purdue quarterback has joined Barry Odom's staff as an offensive analyst, according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Hammer and Rails / May 2

Purdue Football: A Brief Glimpse Into Post-Spring Offense

What kind of offense are we expecting, Boilers? What can we expect from a 2025 Purdue Boilermakers offense, you ask? Well, nobody asked and I feel like breaking some rules on how to write a “proper article” so buckle up.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / May 2

Purdue Basketball Announces Exhibition Game vs. Kentucky

Purdue is headed to an iconic venue to play one of college basketball's bluebloods as part of the 2025-26 season. On Friday, the program announced that the Boilermakers will head to Lexington to play Kentucky in Rupp Arena for an exhibition game.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Hammer and Rails / May 2

Purdue Basketball Offseason Homework: Jack Benter

The redshirt freshman guard took advantage of his season on the bench in an effort to make an impact this coming season Red shirt freshman Jack Benter

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / May 1

Purdue Basketball Reveals Jersey Numbers For 2025-26 Newcomers

The jersey numbers for Purdue's four newcomers for the 2025-26 college basketball season have been revealed. The social media team released the images on Thursday.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Hammer and Rails / May 1

A Hugely Popular Purdue Men’s Basketball Tradition Returns This Summer

Mark your calendars! Big news for anyone who is looking to find a way to get a little Purdue men’s basketball fix prior to the start of next season! Today, the men’s basketball program announced the 6th Purdue Men’s Basketball Alumni Game!

College Football News / Hammer and Rails / May 1

Purdue Football: The Offensive Line Shapes Up

There has been a lot of movement with this group the last two weeks. Much like every other position on the team, the Offensive Line will look totally different since last season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / May 1

Purdue Announces Date For 2025 Alumni Basketball Game

The Purdue men's basketball team announced the date for the 2025 Alumni Basketball Game. This year's event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2 at Mackey Arena.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 30

Purdue Picks Up Transfer Pledge From Standout Division II Defensive Lineman

Purdue is adding more depth to its defensive line this offseason. Tuesday, the Boilermakers landed a commitment from former Fort Valley State (Division II) lineman Josh Burney.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 30

Purdue Women's Basketball Home, Road Opponents Announced for 2025-26 Big Ten Season

The Big Ten has announced the home and road opponents for every team in the conference. So, while dates and times have yet to be announced, the Purdue women's basketball team knows who it will face during the 2024-25 season.

Ty Hudkins News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 30

Ex-Purdue Defensive Back Staying in Big Ten, Commits to Iowa

Former Purdue defensive back Ty Hudkins is staying in the Big Ten. This week, the rising sophomore announced on social media that he has committed to play for Iowa.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 30

Purdue Football Adds Two Defensive Backs Via Transfer Portal

Purdue's portal haul continued on Tuesday, adding two defensive backs to the roster for the 2025 season. An'Darius Coffey and Traveon Wright both committed to the Boilermakers this week.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Hammer and Rails / April 29

Purdue Football: Post Spring Position Assessment: Tight End

Purdue’s tight ends should be able to block, but can anyone catch the ball? As with every position group on the 2025 squad, the transfer portal has played a significant role in shaping the tight end position at Purdue.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 29

Big Ten Network Analyst Bruce Weber Weighs In On Purdue's Outlook for 2025-26 Season

It's no secret that expectations in West Lafayette are through the roof. We're seven months away from the start of the college basketball season, and already Purdue is penciled in as the favorite to win the Big Ten and one of the top picks to win the 2026 national championship.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 29

Purdue Women's Basketball Announces Hire of New Assistant Coach

Purdue coach Katie Gearlds has added a new assistant to the staff. On Tuesday, the program announced that former San Jose State coach April Phillips will be joining the Boilermakers staff as the associate head coach for the 2025-26 women's college basketball season.

Hammer and Rails Readers Reacts Survey - Is Daniel Jacobsen’s Return the Most Impactful for Next Season?

As promised, Daniel Jacobsen is involved in the questions this week. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Purdue Boilermakers fans and fans across the country.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Hammer and Rails / April 29

Purdue Men’s Basketball Releases Its 2025-26 Big Ten Opponents

Though dates have not been announced yet, Purdue will know where it has to travel in conference play. Purdue Men’s Basketball has announced where the Boilermakers will play against the remaining 17 Big Ten Opponents for the 2025-26 season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 29

ESPN Projects Purdue as Top Overall Seed in 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

If the 2025-26 college basketball season plays out the way ESPN expects, Purdue will have a fortuitous path to a potential national championship. This week, ESPN's Joe Lunardi debuted his Bracketology for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 28

Purdue Earns Transfer Pledge From Former Utah Wide Receiver

David Washington is trading in Salt Lake City for West Lafayette. On Monday, Purdue landed a commitment from the former Utah wide receiver, another important transfer portal addition for coach Barry Odom and the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 28

Purdue Basketball Commit Omer Mayer Named Top-50 Player by Recruiting Website

Incoming Purdue recruit Omer Mayer is considered one of the top-50 players in the 2025 recruiting class, according to On3. The recruiting website re-ranked the top-150 prospects of the cycle and the future Boilermaker was included as a four-star talent.

Jayden Dixon-Veal News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 28

Purdue Wide Receiver Opts For NCAA Transfer Portal After Two Seasons With Boilers

Another player has decided to leave the Purdue football program this spring. Wide receiver Jayden Dixon-Veal is entering the NCAA transfer portal. The senior sent out a post on social media announcing his decision but later deleted it.

Purdue Boilermakers News / The Spun / April 25

Big Ten Team Mascot Involved In Deadly Crash

One person is dead and two people have been sent to the hospital following a serious crash involving the Purdue Boilermakers' mascot. According to WLFI via WKRC, the Purdue University train mascot "the Boilermaker Special" collided with another vehicle while driving down the highway.

College Football News / Yardbarker / April 21

Purdue adds two former Georgia WRs in transfer portal

Purdue bets on upside with addition of two former Georgia WRs in transfer portal

Barry Odom is the new head coach of the Purdue Boilermakers' football program and he has his work cut out for him.

North Carolina QB Ryan Browne transfers back to Purdue

Ranking the new college football coaching hires for 2025

From Purdue to MSU: Former Purdue player Rashunda Jones Officially Signs With Michigan State

Michigan State Women's basketball took to Instagram just a few hours ago to announce that sophomore Rashunda has signed with the Spartans Rashunda Jones, who spent two seasons with the Purdue Boilermakers, announced her commitment to MSU women's basketball five days ago and the program made it official today.