The 1898 Purdue Boilermakers football team was an American football team that represented Purdue University during the 1898 Western Conference football season.

The Boilermakers compiled a 3–3 record and outscored their opponents by a total of 37 to 33 in their first season under head coach Alpha Jamison.

R. L. Spears was the team captain.

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