Purdue Boilermakers Emblem

Purdue's sports teams are named in honor of the big, burly "boilermakers" who worked on big, heavy metal boilers like those that make steam on a locomotive, but how did the school now best-known for its astronauts earn such a moniker?

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2025 Sweet 16 odds, NCAA Tournament predictions: Houston vs. Purdue picks from expert on 15-4 run

SportsLine expert Micah Roberts has revealed his Purdue Boilermakers vs. Houston Cougars picks for the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Friday

Jimmy Fallon might not know, but you should: Why is Purdue the 'Boilermakers'?

Purdue University's mascot, the Boilermakers, originated from a newspaper taunt in 1891 after a football victory against ...

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Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?

For those only vaguely familiar with March Madness, seeing and hearing about Purdue may bring a couple of questions: What is a Boilermaker? What is Purdue's mascot? "Tonight Show" host Jimmy ...

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Purdue vs. Houston odds, prediction, start time: 2025 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 picks by proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions for Houston Cougars vs. Purdue Boilermakers on Friday in the ...

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