Auburn shot 36% compared to Boilermakers' 56% in 88-60 loss, with coach Steven Pearl noting: "We got to make shots, we didn't do that tonight."

Trey Kaufman-Renn had 18 points and six rebounds, and Braden Smith added 11 points and a season-high 14 assists to help No. 6 Purdue blow out No. 21 Auburn 88-60 on Saturday.

The Auburn Tigers and Purdue Boilermakers meet Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana, with tip-off slated for 6:30 p.m. ET.

Simmons’ announcement was a hit to Auburn’s offense, especially after his performances to end the season. The sophomore receiver’s usage went down in 2025, but he caught eight passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns across Auburn’s final two games.

Auburn star point guard Tahaad Pettiford is dealing with an ankle injury suffered during Saturday's blowout against Purdue.

Auburn Tigers tight end Brandon Frazier is heading to Hawai'i to compete in the final college football game of his career. On Friday, it was announced that Frazier had accepted an invitation to play in the Hula Bowl that will take place on Jan. 10.

The Auburn Tigers head coach stepped away after last season, and now he's up for immortality in Springfield, Mass.

The Boilermakers have transformed into the team they looked like before losing to Iowa State. Perhaps they're even better after it.