Purdue vs. Indiana

The Purdue vs. Indiana matchup is played in the Big Ten Conference. The Indiana Hoosiers are members of the Eastern Division, while the Purdue Boilermakers are members of the Western Division.

The rivalry between Purdue and Indiana is called the Old Oaken Bucket.

The 2 Big Ten Conference teams first met in 1891. In 1908, the 2 schools began a tradition of playing each other to conclude their regular seasons. In 2014, when the Big Ten expanded to 14 teams, Purdue and Indiana were placed in opposite divisions.

Purdue has dominated the series with a 75-42-6 record.

Last 5 Purdue vs. Indiana Games

INDIANA
7
PURDUE
44
Ross–Ade Stadium - Nov. 27, 2021
INDIANA
44
PURDUE
41
Ross–Ade Stadium - Nov. 30, 2019
PURDUE
28
INDIANA
21
Memorial Stadium - Nov. 24, 2018
INDIANA
24
PURDUE
31
Ross–Ade Stadium - Nov. 25, 2017
PURDUE
24
INDIANA
26
Memorial Stadium - Nov. 26, 2016

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