Purdue University, founded in 1869, is a leading public research institution. Its athletic programs, known as the Boilermakers, are funded through sports revenue.

Purdue’s football program, established in 1887, competes in the Big Ten Conference. The team has appeared in 20 bowl games, winning 11, and is renowned for producing standout quarterbacks like Drew Brees and Bob Griese.

Purdue Pete, the Boilermakers’ mascot, is a strong and determined figure symbolizing the university’s engineering roots.