Nothing compares to a Boilermaker gameday. Our football games are more than just about the game. We’re all there to support our guys on the field, but also to enjoy the excitement and Boilermaker spirit!
The many gameday activities include tailgating, the marching band pep rally at Slayter Hill, hearing the horn of the Boilermaker Special, watching Purdue Pete run around with his hammer and, of course, a Boiler victory!
One of my favorite parts of a gameday is Shout! Shout happens between the third and fourth quarter of the game. They play the song and the entire stadium jumps up singing and dancing along! Even the football players join in to get pumped up for the last quarter of the game. We’ve also had some pretty cool alumni come back to get the song started, like Neil Armstrong, Drew Brees, Captain Sullenberger, Ryan Kerrigan, and many more.
Gamedays are also fun because you are bound to run into someone you know. Many friends and families come to campus to see the game and join in the fun. And, of course, I always see my classmates and have the chance to meet with dedicated alumni, who are back in town to support the team and relive their college memories. There is definitely a sense of Purdue pride on gamedays, reagardless of the outcome of the game. The Boilermaker gameday experience is an important part of being a student at Purdue! And, it’s a whole lot of fun too 
Boiler UP!
Sara Zou
Political Science
