Hammer and Rails · Apr 30, 2019
Governor’s Update: Purdue Holds Slim Lead Headed Into Final Events
Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports Since the 2001-02 school year Purdue and Indiana have competed in the all-sports series called the Governor’s Cup. Yes, it was first called the Crimson & Gold Cup, but it is now the Governor’s Cup sponsored by the Indiana National Guard. After Indiana dominated the early years Purdue has done much better of late, winning four of the last five.
Points are awarded to the winning team in each of the schools’ 20 shared sports. If the two teams do not meet during the regular season, the higher finisher at the Big Ten Championships is the point winner. In the case of ties, both teams get half a point.