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Illinois Favored Over Struggling Purdue in Key Showdown

9/29/2025

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Illinois is favored by 10.5 points over Purdue in Purdue-Illinois game at Ross-Ade Stadium; kickoff is noon ET on the Big Ten Network.
Purdue sits 2-2 after a bye and has dropped its last two against ranked opponents (USC, Notre Dame).
Illinois is 4-1 after defeating No. 21 USC, while Purdue's remaining schedule includes four top-20 opponents, starting with Illinois.

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Illinois is favored by 10.5 points over Purdue in Purdue-Illinois game at Ross-Ade Stadium; kickoff is noon ET on the Big Ten Network.
Purdue sits 2-2 after a bye and has dropped its last two against ranked opponents (USC, Notre Dame).
Illinois is 4-1 after defeating No. 21 USC, while Purdue's remaining schedule includes four top-20 opponents, starting with Illinois.