Purdue vs Texas: Sweet Sixteen Showdown

0:00On March 26, Purdue takes on Texas in the sweet 16 of the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament. The second-seated Boilermakers have rolled through their first two games, beating Queen's University and then Miami. They're chasing a spot in the Elite 8 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Texas, the 11th seed, pulled off a stunning upset over Gonzaga in the second round. That victory marks the most NCAA tournament wins ever for a double-digit seed. Purdue's top scorers, Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Rin will lead the charge, but all eyes are on forward CJ. Cox after his knee injury against Miami, fans are buzzing about Texas coach Sean Miller in his first year steering the Longhorns deep into March Madness. Purdue's size and experience give them an edge on paper, while Texas throws a momentum from underdog runs. This clash highlights the tournament's love for surprises. The game tips off Thursday March 26 at 710 pm,

1:00Eastern Time. Catch it live on Serious XM Channel 201 or their app. Keep an eye on the bracket as the sweet 16 heats up through the weekend. With the Elite 8 looming March 28th and 29th, whoever advances here keeps their final four dreams alive in this wide open field.