No. 9 Nebraska hosts No. 12 Purdue in Big Ten showdown

Cornhuskers look to continue strong season with home win over Boilermakers

Feb. 10, 2026 at 9:31am

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No. 9 Nebraska (21-2, 10-2 Big Ten) will host No. 12 Purdue (19-4, 9-3) in a key Big Ten matchup on Tuesday night. The Cornhuskers are coming off an 80-68 win over Rutgers, while the Boilermakers earned a 68-64 victory over Oregon in their last game.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for both teams' chances of keeping up in the competitive Big Ten standings. A win for Nebraska would further cement their status as a legitimate March Madness contender, while Purdue will look to bounce back from a recent three-game losing streak.

The details

The game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) and will be televised on FS1, with streaming options available on the Fox Sports app and Fubo TV. Nebraska is coming in hot, having won 10 of their last 12 games, with their only losses coming by a combined 11 points to No. 1 Michigan and No. 9 Illinois. Purdue, meanwhile, has won their last two games after a three-game skid.

  • The game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • Nebraska is coming off an 80-68 win over Rutgers on their last outing.
  • Purdue earned a 68-64 victory over Oregon in their previous game.

The players

Nebraska Cornhuskers

The No. 9 ranked team in the country with a 21-2 overall record and 10-2 mark in Big Ten play.

Purdue Boilermakers

The No. 12 ranked team in the country with a 19-4 overall record and 9-3 conference record.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will be in a strong position to make a push for the Big Ten regular season title and a high seed in the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two top-15 teams in the country should be an exciting and hard-fought Big Ten battle, with both squads looking to take a step forward in their quest for conference and national prominence.