Purdue Boilermakers opened their 2026-27 season with an NCAA men's exhibition basketball game against the Connecticut Huskies on October 27, 2026, at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut. The matchup marked the first game for Purdue under the new season.
Forward Daniel Jacobsen, wearing number 12, was introduced before the game as part of the Boilermakers' lineup. The exhibition provided an early look at the team's roster and preparation ahead of the regular season.
The game was covered by Andrew Ledman for SB Nation, with analysis focusing on takeaways from Purdue's opening contest.
