Where is Purdue University? What to know ahead of its Final Four game against NC State
March Madness has reached its final four — bracket fever is going to heat up before it cools down.
The No. 1 seed Purdue Boilermakers play No. 11 North Carolina State Wolfpack in their Final Four game on Saturday. The two schools will square off at 6:09 p.m. ET at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, with a berth in Monday's NCAA tournament championship game on the line.
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This is Purdue University's first Final Four appearance since 1980. Here's what to know about the school before the second-to-last round of March Madness.
Where is Purdue University?
Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, and is a public research university founded in 1869 and the main campus of the Purdue University System.
Purdue is home to 11 colleges and schools and more than 50,000 students in West Lafayette. The school has over 102,000 enrollees globally and offers degrees in more than 200 majors.
When does Purdue University play?
Purdue vs. NC State start time: 6:09 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on TBS. If the Boilermakers win, they will face either UConn or Alabama in the national championship game at 9:20 p.m. ET on April 8.
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How to watch and stream Purdue vs. NC State for free
If you can't tune into TBS on Saturday to watch Purdue's Final Four game, don't worry. You have other options.
Turner broadcast properties, including TBS, offer 10 minutes of streaming free without a login.
Here are additional streaming options to watch all the action on your devices:
Stream through Paramount+ (free seven-day trial)
Stream through HULU with Live TV
Stream through DirecTV Stream
How did Purdue become the Boilermakers?
Purdue's Boilermakers nickname dates back more than 130 years.
After being accused of recruiting athletes from boiler shops, the school adopted the Boilermakers moniker for its athletic teams in 1891, according to Purdue's website. The school purchased an 85,000-pound locomotive engine to drive the point home.
What is Purdue University's mascot?
Purdue's mascot is Purdue Pete, a boilermaker, who joined the team in 1956 with a hammer in hand.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Where is Purdue University? What to know ahead of Final Four tipoff
