Purdue football set the date for fans to see the new version of the Boilermakers at the end of the spring.
Purdue will hold its Spring Showcase at noon April 11 at Ross-Ade Stadium. The event is free and open to the public.
The Boilermakers are scheduled to begin spring practice on March 3. NCAA rules permit 15 practices over a 34-day period.
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Purdue did not use a traditional spring game format last season, but did split into some 11 on 11 periods among other drill work.
The Boilermaker roster includes 53 new players, including 32 incoming transfers.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: How to watch 2026 Purdue football team at its Spring Showcase
Reporting by Nathan Baird, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
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