The Boilermakers have had issues against top teams, all who have beaten them at Mackey Arena playing different styles. What happens next defines the season.

The Boilermakers will have to shift their focus quickly this week following the loss to Michigan, with all sights ahead towards a rivalry matchup at home.

No. 7 Purdue suffered a 91-80 loss to No. 1 Michigan, ending its hopes of winning a Big Ten title. But Matt Painter remains focused on the bigger picture.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — No. 1 Michigan stuck to the game plan Tuesday night. The Wolverines ignored their ranking, the fact they were playing their first game in 13 years as the nation's highest-ranked team or the distraction of looking ahead to Saturday's long-awaited showdown against No.

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue basketball enters Tuesday's game against top-ranked Michigan in an unfamiliar spot. The Boilermakers are underdogs at Mackey Arena. The last time Purdue was a home underdog based on point spread was against Alabama in 2024.

The Boilers were the preseason No. 1 team, but after a lopsided loss to the current top squad, Michigan, time is running out to make good on those expectations.

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No. 7 Purdue hosts No. 1 Michigan at Mackey Arena on Tuesday night. Follow Purdue Boilermakers On SI for the latest updates from West Lafayette.