Alabama Crimson Tide, led by coach Nate Oats, is set to face Purdue basketball in a marquee rematch for the third consecutive year in the 2025 nonconference schedule. The game will take place on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Both teams, ranked in the top 15 in major polls, are expected to draw significant attention from networks like ESPN, ESPN2, or SEC Network.
In their previous meeting, Purdue secured a victory over Alabama with an 87-78 win at Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers, a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament last season, advanced to the Sweet 16 before being eliminated by the Houston Cougars. Alabama, on the other hand, reached the East Region finals (Elite Eight) before falling to Duke. With Purdue leading the all-time series 7-3, this matchup continues a trend of challenging nonconference games for Alabama, including facing the Arizona Wildcats in December.
Alabama's rigorous 2025 schedule also features games against Illinois, participation in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, and an annual SEC/ACC Challenge against a notable ACC opponent. Fans can keep updated on the team's progress through Roll Tide Wire's coverage of roster updates and transfer news.