Dustin Schutte

Penn State has come close to pulling off some big upsets, but ultimately fell short. How will the Nittany Lions fare this weekend vs. Purdue?

Five things to know about Penn State, which is expected to be without its best player Saturday:

5 Things to Know About Purdue's Next Opponent — Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State is still searching for its first Big Ten win of the season. What to know about the Nittany Lions ahead of Saturday's matchup against Purdue.

“I'll be glad when he graduates, that's for sure."

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell explains why 's Braden Smith “Isn't a regular guy”:

Rutgers Coach Steve Pikiell Explains Why Purdue's Braden Smith 'Isn't a Regular Guy' Steve Pikiell has had to coach against Braden Smith for four seasons. What he says sets the Purdue guard apart from the rest of college basketball.

A 20-0 run, a stretch of 12:36 where Texas Tech scored just 3 points, and a 30-point win.

With Friday night's defensive effort, showed why it's the best team in college basketball:

Purdue's Defense vs. Texas Tech Showed Why Boilers Are Country's No. 1 Team Purdue posted a 30-point win over Texas Tech to win the Baha Mar Championship on Friday night. The Boilers' defense showed why they're the nation's No. 1 team.

"I love the process—the extra work, the attention to detail, the challenge of getting better every day. That’s the Purdue way, and it’s exactly how I approach the game."

Top 2027 Kentucky guard Braxton Keathley recaps his visit to Purdue over the weekend:

Top 2027 Kentucky Guard Braxton Keathley Talks Interest in Purdue, Recaps Visit Braxton Keathley, one of the top-ranked recruits from Kentucky in the 2027 class, talked about his recent visit to Purdue and what he likes about the program.

Both Oscar Cluff and Omer Mayer had high expectations when they arrived at .

They explained why their experience has already been better than anticipated:

Why Oscar Cluff, Omer Mayer Say Purdue Experience is Something 'You Can't Describe' Both Oscar Cluff and Omer Mayer had high expectations when they arrived at Purdue. Here's why they say their experience is something 'you can't describe.'

Akron is another really talented mid-major program that can score a lot of points.

TV info, key players, stats & preview for vs. Akron:

How to Watch Akron vs. No. 2 Purdue with TV Info, Key Players and Preview No. 2 Purdue hosts Akron at Mackey Arena on Sunday night. Here's everything you need to know about the matchup between the Boilermakers and the Zips.

Braden Smith says he’s not giving them credit, but it may not have been the best idea for Alabama’s students to egg on the star PG:

Alabama Fans Learn Hard Lesson After Heckling Purdue's Braden Smith in Pregame Braden Smith heard some chirping from Alabama students during pregame warm-ups. Did that give the Purdue guard added energy before tipoff?

How to watch #2 Purdue vs. #8 Alabama with TV & radio info, key players, stats & preview:

How to Watch No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 8 Alabama with TV Info, Key Players and Preview A top-10 clash is on the docket on Thursday night. Here's how you can watch Purdue vs. Alabama, with television information, top players, a preview, and more.

Purdue still learning to “play faster,” as Boilers prepare for first road trip.

Plus — how to watch Wednesday’s game against PFW:

Purdue Women's Basketball Still Learning to 'Play Faster' Early This Season Purdue is still a young team learning to play a specific style of basketball. There are some growing pains the Boilers continue to endure early in the season.

"He was a great leader, he was a great defensive player, and we've really taken off since then. But, if he doesn't do some of those things, I don't know if I'm here."

Matt Painter explains how Rapheal Davis may have saved his job at :

Matt Painter Describes How Rapheal Davis May Have Saved His Job at Purdue In a podcast interview with legendary basketball coach Phil Martelli, Purdue coach Matt Painter revealed how Rapheal Davis may have saved his job.

When people say Purdue hasn’t looked like the No. 1 team

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