It’s not football season, but it’ll be Big Ten vs. the SEC in the postseason. Texas men’s basketball plays Purdue to kick of Sweet 16 action Thursday.
Wondering how you can watch the next NCAA Tournament game between the Boilermakers and Longhorns? You’re in the right place.
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Texas coach Sean Miller looks on during the first half against the Ole Miss Rebels in the first round of the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 11, 2026 in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images)
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Texas vs. Purdue will be nationally broadcast Thursday from California. The Boilermakers, a No. 2 seed, come into the game having won seven of their last eight games and haven’t lost since before the Big Ten Tournament. They feature first-team All-Big Ten guard Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, an all-conference honorable mention.
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The Longhorns struggled to end the regular season, losing five of their final six games, including the SEC Tournament. But Texas has have pulled two upsets after winning its First Four game. The No. 11 seed is the highest-seeded team remaining.
Here’s what you should know about Texas vs. Purdue:
Texas vs Purdue: What to know
When does Texas play Purdue in the Sweet 16?
Texas and Purdue meet at 6:10 p.m. Thursday.
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Where is Texas vs Purdue being played?
The Longhorns and Boilermakers will tip off from SAP Center in San Jose, Calif.
Texas-Purdue broadcast team
The announcers for Thursday’s game will be Brian Anderson (play by play), Jim Jackson (analyst) and Allie LaForce (reporter).
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Texas vs Purdue basketball betting odds
Per FanDuel, as of Thursday morning
Moneyline: Purdue -345, Texas +270
Spread: Purdue by 7.5 points
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Texas vs Purdue predictions
American-Statesman
Our Texas men’s basketball beat writer Thomas Jones is going with the Big Ten school.
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Purdue, 76-71. It’s hard to bet against Texas considering that the Longhorns are peaking at the right time. But Smith is the type of player that always seems to execute when the pressure mounts, and his clutch play down the stretch could be the difference in the Sweet 16.
Preps writer Rick Cantu, who’s covered sports in Texas for decades, is also taking the Boilermakers. Purdue 76, Texas 70
Colby Gordon, who covers Austin FC as well as high schools, is making it a Purdue sweep. Purdue 68, Texas 59
ESPN
Analytics for the World Wide Leader give Purdue at 75.6% chance of winning.
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Purdue vs Texas basketball: TV channel, time, game info
Who: No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers vs No. 11 Texas Longhorns
What: Sweet 16, West Region
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Where: SAP Center in San Jose, Calif.