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Purdue vs Illinois

AWAY · 2-3 Purdue PUR 2-3
HOME · 2-3 Illinois @ ILL 2-3
WEEK 5 · BIG 10 FINAL FINAL PUR 24 ILL 17 Champaign, IL
WEEK 5 · BIG 10 SAT, OCT 3 8:15 PM Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign
Big Ten Network PUR –6.5 · O/U 35.5
OCT 3 8:15P Big Ten Network PUR –6.5 · O/U 35.5

Purdue

2-3

VS

Illinois

2-3

Final · 24 - 17
WEEK 5 · BIG 10 Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign
Sat, Oct 3 8:15 PM Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign
Big Ten Network PUR –6.5 · O/U 35.5

Recap

The Purdue Boilermakers stormed into Champaign and left with a 24-17 Big Ten victory over the Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. In a hard-fought conference clash that featured 167 plays of back-and-forth action, Purdue's offense found just enough rhythm to pull away from a resilient Illinois squad that fought until the final whistle. The Boilermakers' seven-point margin proved decisive in this Illinois–Purdue rivalry matchup, as they weathered every Fighting Illini challenge on the road. Illinois couldn't quite generate the late-game magic needed to complete the comeback, falling short despite a spirited effort in front of their home crowd. Purdue moves forward with a crucial conference road win.

KEY PERFORMERS

The difference-makers on both sidelines.
Purdue
 Ryan Browne QB · Purdue
 Asaad Waseem WR · Purdue
 Fame Ijeboi RB · Purdue
Illinois
 Collin Dixon WR · Illinois
 Katin Houser QB · Illinois
 Aidan Laughery RB · Illinois

Final Stats

Purdue
Illinois
  • 255 Pass Yards 225
  • 90 Rush Yards 120
  • 345 Total Yards 345
  • 19 First Downs 26
  • 45.5% 3rd Down Conv. 53.8%
  • 0 Turnovers 1
  • 63 Penalty Yards 46
  • 31:33 Time of Possession 28:27

Play Breakdown

  • Run plays 26 of 63 snaps 41%
  • Pass plays 37 of 63 snaps 59%

Drive Chart

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