Pregame analysis and predictions of the Purdue Boilermakers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes NCAAM game to be played on March 1, 2026 on ESPN.

Bakyne Coly was seemingly preparing for a professional career. He has decided to sue to remain in college football. Here's why:

The Spartans still have a lot on their plates after their biggest win of the season.

Purdue's season has hardly gone as expected -- especially at home -- after entering the season as the No. 1 team in the country

KenPom has Purdue ranked seventh in the country while Sparty is ranked No. 11. The Net also ranks the Boilermakers at No. 7. Michigan State is No. 12 in the Net. Purdue has a record of 8-5 in Quad 1 games and 4-0 in Quad 2 contests. Michigan State is 6-5 in Quad 1 affairs and 2-0 in Quad 2 games.

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter gushed over Braden Smith after the senior guard reached 1,000 career assists.

The Purdue Boilermakers face the Michigan State Spartans in this NCAA college basketball matchup on Thursday at Mackey Arena.

Four losses at Mackey Arena each looked different. This one to Michigan State showed "we're not playing to the best of our ability," Braden Smith said.

Michigan State basketball earned a massive win on Thursday night, conquering its demons inside of Mackey Arena and defeating Purdue, 76-74. It was the first time Michigan State defeated Purdue in West Lafayette since 2014. It had lost its previous seven attempts.