Mascots play a role in firing up the crowds at college football games. That is true at Big Ten contests where fans love their school's symbols.

Donna Hardesty and Anne McMenamy, seniors on the 1981 Purdue team, created the trophy idea. They set out to find an object that would be a reminder of the competition on the court, as well as ...

Top defensive player Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Tony Grimes (0) lines up for a drill Saturday, April 12, 2025, during the spring showcase at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.