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MIDWESTThe Old Oaken Bucket
Purdue vs Indiana: A legendary Big Ten rivalry of Engineering vs Liberal Arts.
🏆 Current Standings
| Rank | University | Tier | RP Score | Global Rank (QS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Purdue University USA | Grandmaster | 2373 RP | #96.8 |
| #2 | Indiana University Bloomington USA | Grandmaster | 2348 RP | #94.7 |
📰 Latest Stories from The Old Oaken Bucket
Purdue University2/21/2026
Women’s Tennis Shows Grit in Road Battle Against Purdue - Ball State University Athletics
[Beta AI] General university news.
Impact: 0 RP
Indiana University Bloomington2/20/2026
SCENES: Bloomington residents seek shelter in storm - Indiana Daily Student
[Beta AI] General university news.
Impact: 0 RP
Indiana University Bloomington2/20/2026
Board of Trustees approves IU Inc., a new nonprofit to accelerate research, advance IU 2030 - News at IU
[Beta AI] A positive trend has been detected.
Impact: +1 RP
Purdue University2/20/2026
Final Reminder: Google Workspace Retirement Begins Tonight - Purdue University Northwest
[Beta AI] General university news.
Impact: 0 RP
📜 The History of The Old Oaken Bucket
One of the most intense and oldest rivalries in the American Midwest. Purdue represents intense STEM, agriculture, and engineering excellence (producing numerous astronauts), while Indiana University (IU) boasts world-class business, music, and liberal arts programs. Their annual football game for the Old Oaken Bucket is just the tip of the iceberg.