Weekend sports events bring plenty to cheer about on campus

The women's volleyball team returns home this week to face off against No. 13 Michigan and No. 15 Michigan State to kick off the second half of Big Ten play. The weekend also holds matchups for Purdue football, men's tennis and wrestling as well as plenty of spirit activities such as the Boiler Bridge Walk and concerts by the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band.

FRIDAY

Free Ride Fridays: The Purdue Reamer Club will continue the tradition of Free Ride Fridays for the 2016 football season. Each Friday before a home football game, the Boilermaker Special will pick up and drop off riders from noon to 3 p.m. west of Stewart Center by Memorial Mall. Rides will be given about every 15 to 20 minutes, weather permitting. Check https://www.facebook.com/ReamerClub or https://twitter.com/ReamerClub for updates.

Boiler Bridge Walk: Every Friday before a home game, Purdue fans are invited to join the Boilermaker football team as it crosses the Myers Bridge connecting West Lafayette and Lafayette. Activities begin at 5:45 p.m. at the fountain at the west end of the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge. The football team arrives about 6 p.m., greets fans, and then walks over the bridge to Riehle Plaza. Free. More details are here.

Men's tennis: The Boilermakers kick off Day 1 of 4 of the Old Gold & Black Classic at Schwartz Tennis Center. Free. Men's tennis

Volleyball: The women's volleyball team takes on Michigan at 7 p.m. at Belin Court in Holloway Gymnasium. Details

SATURDAY

Men's tennis: The Boilermakers head into Day 2 of 4 of the Old Gold & Black Classic at Schwartz Tennis Center. Free. Men's tennis

Boilermaker Crossing: Purdue fans can meet the teams, play on inflatable games, get prizes, listen to live music and more at the family-friendly Boilermaker Crossing at 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Weist Plaza between Mackey Arena and the Brees Center's Holloway Gymnasium side. The event is free.

Pre-game concert: Purdue “All-American” Marching Band will perform a 30-minute concert at 10:15 a.m. in Mackey Arena. Details

Purdue football vs. Penn State (Boilermaker Kids Club Day): The game starts at noon at Ross-Ade Stadium. Ticket information is available here.

Post-game concert: The Purdue "All-American" Marching Band will march shortly after the game to Slayter Center and perform there.

Volleyball: The women's volleyball team takes on Michigan State at 7 p.m. on Belin Court in Holloway Gymnasium. Details

SUNDAY

Men's tennis: Day 3 of 4 of the Old Gold & Black Classic at Schwartz Tennis Center. Free. Men's tennis

Wrestling: Wrestle-Offs at 2 p.m. in Brees Center, Holloway Gymnasium. Free. Wrestling

ADDITIONAL GAME-DAY RESOURCES

* Guide to 2016 Purdue Football
* 2016 GameDay Central
* Game notes for Purdue vs. Penn State