Purdue vs Texas live updates: Prediction, time, how to watch Sweet 16 game

Can Texas go from the First Four to the Final Four?

While Texas is the highest seed left in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, the No. 11 Longhorns aren’t a Cinderella.

“I don’t think we ever really want to sign up to be the Cinderella story,” said Texas coach Sean Miller after beating Gonzaga in Round 2. “Because we are the University of Texas.”

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Purdue, the country’s preseason No. 1, is hitting its stride after a late season stumble. The Boilermakers won the Big Ten tournament and are in the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in five seasons.

The winner advances to Saturday’s Elite Eight to face the winner of Arizona/Arkansas.

Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s game, including predictions and injury updates:

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Purdue vs Texas basketball live score

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What time is Purdue vs Texas Sweet 16 game today?

Tip-off is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET from San Jose, California.

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What channel is Purdue vs Texas game on? How to watch, streaming info

Purdue vs. Texas will air on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.

Purdue vs Texas prediction, odds

Odds provided by BetMGM as of 10 p.m., Wednesday, March 25.

∎ Nathan Baird, IndyStar: Purdue 83, Texas 76

The Boilers need a big game from their bigs against an opponent which thrives on interior scoring and offensive rebounding. This may also be decided by which defense with a marginal track record all season maintains a recent trajectory of improvement — and does so without fouling. Purdue’s seniors are playing, and leading, better than ever, and this matchup sets up well for another Elite Eight trip.

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∎ Sam King, Journal & Courier: Purdue 84, Texas 73

Texas has had a luxury of facing injury-hampered teams to get to the Sweet 16. If C.J. Cox is good to go, Purdue is fine. If Cox can’t, Purdue will still dance on.

Moneyline: Purdue (-350); Texas…

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