Matt Painter's strategy of scheduling quality exhibition games away from Mackey Arena will again be implemented for the 2026-27 season. Purdue has announced that it will play UConn in an exhibition matchup prior to the start of the regular season. The game will be played on the East Coast, though a location has not been announced at this time.The exhibition game between the Boilermakers and Huskies is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27. UConn will select the venue for the high-profile matchup.This exhibition contest between Purdue and UConn is a rematch of the 2024 National Championship Game. The Huskies defeated the Boilermakers 75-60 to claim a second consecutive title. Two-time National Player of the Year Zach Edey had a stellar performance, scoring 37 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to get the win.Purdue has made a habit of scheduling difficult exhibition road games in recent seasons. The Boilermakers have played Arkansas, Creighton and Kentucky over the past three years, as Painter likes to prepare his teams for difficult road challenges during the regular season.UConn has been one of college basketball's premier programs under Hurley, reaching the Final Four three times in the past four years and playing in the NCAA Tournament in each of the last six seasons.A tipoff time and television information has also not been released at this time.This is a developing story. Please check back for updatesGet top Boilermakers stories, expert analysis, and can't-miss moments straight to your inbox for free by signing up for the Purdue Boilermakers on SI newsletter!Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow