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Facts About Purdue

We’re a week away from Auburn’s date with Purdue in the Music City Bowl, and since the two teams have never met on the gridiron, it’s time that you learn something about them ahead of our first date.

First of all, they’re younger than we are — founded in 1869 — but they’ve got a lot of similarities. We’re going to get along great when we sit down to dinner, and there should be some common interests to spark the conversation!

Engineering bros? Yep, College of Engineering founded in 1876.

Farming bros?? Yep, College of Agriculture founded in 1869.