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The Purdue Boilermakers Football team was established in 1887.
Purdue's football stadium, Ross-Ade Stadium, has a seating capacity of over 57,000 and is located in West Lafayette, Indiana.
The Boilermakers have won multiple conference championships, including titles in the Big Ten Conference and the Western Conference.
Drew Brees, a former Purdue quarterback, set numerous NCAA passing records during his college career and later went on to have a successful career in the NFL.
Purdue has produced several notable NFL players, including players like Bob Griese, Rod Woodson, and Ryan Kerrigan.
The Boilermakers have a rivalry with the Indiana Hoosiers, known as the "Old Oaken Bucket" rivalry. The teams have been competing since 1891.
Purdue has made numerous bowl game appearances, including the Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl, and Outback Bowl.
Joe Tiller, the head coach from 1997 to 2008, led the Boilermakers to multiple bowl game victories and revitalized the program with his high-powered "Basketball on Grass" offense.
The Purdue football program has a dedicated fan base known as "Boiler Nation," and their school colors are old gold and black.
Purdue is known for its engineering and science programs, and the football team has a strong academic tradition among its student-athletes.