Illinois vs. Purdue - October 12, 2024

8. There will not be a Super Bowl for my beloved people of Buffalo unless that defense improves. But we are only in Week 5. 9. That game was an opera.

6. I am incredibly happy for James Cook, who is an incredible player. 7. There are things Josh Allen does that no other QB in history has done.

8. There will not be a Super Bowl for my beloved people of Buffalo unless that defense improves. But we are only in Week 5.

6. I am incredibly happy for James Cook, who is an incredible player. 7. There are things Josh Allen does that no other QB in history has done.

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Perfect day earns Moczulski Player of the Week honorsFifth-year kicker Ethan Moczulski's three field goals in Illinois' (3-3, 1-2) 38-37 win over Michigan State (2-4, 0-3) Saturday earned him Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. Moczulski went a perfect 6-for-6 on the day, nailing 3 extra points in addition to his field goals.

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Boiler Alert! Purdue Manhandles MinnesotaTotal domination for the Boilermakers over the Golden Gophers.

🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📳 Tap to tune in

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Collected Clayton leads Illini to overtime win over SpartansIllinois (3-3, 1-2) found itself in a tough spot at the start of the fourth quarter on Saturday. Following a fervent comeback by the Michigan State Spartans (2-4, 0-3), all the momentum the Illini built through a first-half 17-0 lead was gone. So too was fifth-year quarterback Katin Houser, who left the game following an...

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🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📲 Tap for full standings

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Katin Houser out indefinitely with broken handFifth-year quarterback Katin Houser will be out for "a considerable amount of time" with a hand injury, according to head coach Bret Bielema after Saturday's game. Illinois' (3-3, 1-2) quarterback left the game against Michigan State (2-4, 0-3) in the third quarter after Spartan redshirt junior defensive back Devin Vaught intercepted his pass.

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Purdue Aces Their Performance Against MinnesotaPurdue Dominance leads to an A+ grade!

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Shocking CFB Top 25 Shakeup 🔢Texas falls 6 spots after suffering upset loss. Tap for new projections after Week 6 📲

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CFP Title Race Is Wide Open 🏆After 6 weeks, there's still no clear No. 1 favorite. Multiple teams still have question marks 📲

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Week 6 Winners & Losers 📊🐻 UCLA is a playoff contender 🦓 Controversy in UGA win? 📲 Takeaways from chaotic slate

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Clayton debuts, leads Illinois to win in overtime thriller against Michigan State An up and down rollercoaster leads to an Illini win

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Katin Houser exits game with an injuryHouser left the game on a play that resulted in a Michigan State interception.

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Illinois Football at Michigan State Game DiscussionTalk here!

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Purdue Football (2-3, 1-1) vs. Minnesota (4-1, 2-0): Staff PredictionsCan Purdue football make it two in a row?

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No. 24 Illinois swept by No. 7 WisconsinThe Illini defense couldn’t find an answer to Wisconsin’s star freshman Audrey Flanagan.

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Can Illinois still make a bowl? Fans don’t think soNot feeling optimistic.

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Column | 3 goals for Illini to get back on track against Spartans"We're a 2-3 football program that has lost two games, in my opinion, one-score games that could have easily gone the other direction if we just executed a little bit better in all three phases," said head coach Bret Bielema. "And bottom line, we're not." After back-to-back Big Ten losses, Illinois (2-3, 0-2) sits near...

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CFB Week 6 Betting Locks 🔒Expert picks against the spread for Purdue vs. Minnesota ➡️

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Illinois, Green determined to finish close gamesIllini are emphasizing late-game consistency in hopes of bringing March Madness to Champaign.

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Illinois looks to regroup amid injuries, defensive changes ahead of Michigan StateA battered and bruised Illinois squad will head to East Lansing on Saturday, looking to turn its season around.

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Peyton's Son's CFB Offers 👀Teams lining up for HS freshman QB Marshall Manning

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Column | Why not us? It already wasIn the hours before Gies Memorial Stadium opened its gates to a sellout crowd that would soon suffer through a frustrating, embarrassing Illinois (2-3, 0-2) loss on Saturday, the new video board showed the final few minutes of the Minnesota-Michigan game. All 30 million pixels of the largest screen in college football broadcast the moment...

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CFB Week 6 Predictions 🔮Picking winners of every game as season hits halfway mark 📲

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Cooper's communication changes give Illinois' defense a fresh look"Nobody plays fast if they aren't confident in what they're doing," said head coach Bret Bielema. "Usually your best players are guys that play with extreme confidence." New defensive play caller Roger Cooper is trying to get his guys to play with that confidence. The inside linebackers coach recently took over play-calling duties after Bobby...

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Illinois Football Looks One-Dimensional in Costly loss to PurdueIllinois Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. discusses the loss to Purdue, and where his unit goes from here as the Illini look ahead to the rest of their Big Ten schedule.

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Illinois loses out on 2027 five-star Darius WabbingtonPremier big man chooses Hoosiers over Illini.

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How to Watch Illinois at Michigan State: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsNeed this one.

‘Fast and free’: Cooper looks to reinvigorate Illinois’ defenseHow much better can the Illini defense really get?

Purdue vs Minnesota: Opening Odds!Purdue has moved the line, but remain as home dogs against a gritty Golden Gophers team.

Purdue Football: Depth Chart Review - Offense - IllinoisPurdue’s offense wasn’t perfect, but a couple of big plays in the passing game helped seal a routine Big 10 road victory over Illinois.

Column | 'Just one of those days:' Illinois' loss to Purdue latest link in losing chainThere are a lot of words that can describe Illinois' (2-3, 0-2) 24-17 loss to Purdue (2-3, 1-1) on Saturday. None of them are pretty, but neither was the game. "(It) just felt like one of those days where everything that you said, 'Hey, we can't do this,' it happened," said head coach Bret Bielema....

Gallery | Illinois' Homecoming loss to Purdue, in photosSkip to Content Hi! I'm Sam, and I am a senior studying journalism and gender and women's studies. I started working at Illini Media Company in Fall 2023 as a staff photographer for The Illio, and I became the Senior Photographer for both The Illio and The Daily Illini in Spring 2024.

Xs and Ohs! Purdue and Illinois Victory EditionA Purdue victory deserves a look at our favorite posts.

2026 Purdue Football Game 6: Purdue (2-3, 1-1) vs. Minnesota (4-1, 2-0)Stay tuned here for all our coverage of the Minnesota game.

🚨 Week 5 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

🚨 Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

Purdue steals the Cannon at Illinois' HomecomingThe Cannon Trophy left Champaign as the Illini (2-3, 0-2) fell to the Purdue Boilermakers (2-3, 1-1) in their Homecoming game Saturday afternoon. Illinois started to unravel from the first quarter. Incomplete passes, a hurt player and a missed field goal attempt all contributed to a scoreless first 15 minutes.

Massive Shakeup in CFB Top 25 List 🔢Florida and Mississippi State were both humbled after lopsided losses. Tap for new Top 5 📲

CFB Week 5 Winners & Losers 📊🐐 Jeremiah enters GOAT convo? 🔻 Kamario's Heisman odds tank 📲 Full recap after Saturday

The Good and the Bad From Purdue Football’s Victory over IllinoisThe good and bad from Purdue’s win over Illiinois.

Missed opportunities lead to deflating Illinois loss to Purdue Purdue claim the Cannon trophy in 24-17 win during Illinois homecoming.  

Purdue Football Takes Down Illinois: Purdue 24 Illinois 17Purdue wins 24-17 over Illinois for first B1G victory since 2023

Week 5 CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Gators became the latest contender to learn how difficult life can be on the road in the SEC

Illinois Football vs. Purdue Game DiscussionTalk here!

How to Watch Purdue (1-3, 0-1) vs. Illinois (2-2, 0-1) & Fan DiscussionJoin us to chat about today’s Purdue football game.

‘We’re bigger, we’re longer’: Length, athleticism fuel new-look Illinois defenseHow the 2026-27 Illini will look defensively.

Hammer and Rails Readers Reacts Results: How Many Wins Remain for Purdue Football?Will Purdue football win another game?

Column | 3 predictions for Illinois vs. PurdueAfter a loss to open Big Ten play, Illinois (2-2, 0-1) parted ways with its defensive coordinator, Bobby Hauck. The Illini have a big test Saturday against the Purdue Boilermakers (1-3, 0-1) and a lot to prove. The defense is the obvious candidate for scrutiny. The Illini are No.

Illinois vs. Purdue sells outIt will be a packed house on Saturday.

How to Watch Illinois vs. Purdue: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsUp for the cannon.

Purdue Football: Illinois Preview - Can Purdue Find a Way to Run Inside?Illinois has struggled to stop the inside run; Purdue hasn’t been good at running inside. The QB run game might help.

Colleges Paid Athletes $1.77BFirst year of revenue sharing resulted in massive payouts (The Athletic)

Staff Roundtable: Let’s Find Some Positives in Purdue FootballLet’s find some silver linings.

CFP Nearing 24-Team FieldLeadership says they 'are definitely going to' expand if TV deal lines up (Yahoo)

Week 5 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down the slate of games with potential major surprises on the horizon ➡️

Bielema speaks on Hauck's departure, declines to name new play caller"I just don't know (that) our identity was really there," said head coach Bret Bielema. Former defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck spoke with Bielema Sunday to discuss his role. They came to a mutual agreement that Hauck would step down as the defensive coordinator for Illinois. "His final comment to me ...

Column | What positions outperformed in Illinois' loss to Ohio StateIn football, like any sport, there are winners and losers. While the Illini (2-2, 0-1) ultimately lost to the then-No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-1, 1-0), certain players and positions stood out for its individual performances. While some players for Illinois did all they could to potentially push the Illini closer in contention to the...

Illinois, Hauck part ways: ‘He felt it wasn’t working for him’Bobby Hauck and Illinois parted ways just four games into the season.

Purdue Football Depth Chart Review: Notre Dame - OffenseNotre Dame’s defensive line was so dominant, it’s hard to give out grades in this one.

Hammer and Readers Rails Reacts Survey: Will Purdue Football Win Another Game?Will Purdue football reach even two wins?

2026 Purdue Football Game 4: Purdue (1-3, 0-1) vs. Illinois (2-2, 0-1)Stop by here to find all of your Purdue vs. Illinois articles.

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Column | Notebook from Illinois' conference-opening defeatScore vs. stats While Illinois (2-2, 0-1) lost handily to No. 5 Ohio State (3-1, 1-0) 42-19, the stats told a different story. The Illini racked up 462 yards of offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play, not far behind the Buckeyes 518 yards and 7.6 yards per play.

Illinois at Michigan State game time announcedBret Bielema will head to Michigan State for the first time as Illinois Head Coach.

Purdue at Illinois: Opening OddsWhat does FanDuel think of this year’s cannon game?

Early CFP Projections ↕️Gators were rewarded for their marquee win over Ole Miss in AP's Top 25

Bobby Hauck departs Illinois program after four gamesHe’s gone.

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Illinois parts ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck after 4 gamesAccording to a press release from Illinois (2-2, 0-1), defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck and the program have parted ways after just four games. Hauck, a longtime head coach at Montana, was hired this offseason to implement a new 3-3-5 defensive scheme. "Coach Hauck reached out to me early this morning and asked to meet ahead...

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🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

New Top 5 in CFB Rankings 👀The top 2 teams from last week flip while Mississippi State SURGES. Full breakdown 📲

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Unmade plays haunt Illini in Big Ten opener against BuckeyesIllinois (2-2, 0-1) walked away from Ohio Stadium following its 42-19 loss to Ohio State (3-1, 1-0) with few highlights. The offense collected 462 yards - including nearly 200 on the ground. Junior punter Lars Rau and fifth-year kicker Ethan Moczulski impressed on special teams. Even the much-maligned defense showed faint flashes of promise at...

CFB Week 4 Winners & Losers 📊😏 Karma for Michigan? 💺 Burning hot seats for coaches 📲Full breakdown of wild slate

New CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Ole Miss is the focal point in back-to-back weeks. Full breakdown 📲

Purdue: 10 Notre Dame 49 | Quick Wrap & Quick Thoughts: Kevin Kane Was A Bad Hire. Now It Is Time For Barry Odom To Admit It WasPurdue gets beaten at home by Notre Dame 49-10

Jeremiah Felt Bad for DB 🤷‍♂️OSU star was literally laughing after 72-yard TD

Defensive woes continue as No. 7 Ohio State stomps Illinois Smith shines as the Buckeyes claim the Illibuck in 42-19 victory. 

How to Watch Purdue (1-2) vs. #3 Notre Dame (3-0) & Fan DiscussionCan Purdue pull off the upset of #3 Notre Dame?

Illinois Football at Ohio State Game DiscussionTalk here!

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The way this one's started, Jeremiah Smith might break some more records today 🔥 The @OhioStateFB WR's 72-yard score gives him two 1Q TDs Watch on FOX

The Big Ten’s money gap: Comparing Illinois and Ohio State footballIllinois will visit Ohio State, a program with a lot more money than the Illini.

TCR Reacts: Collin Dixon will be HOW GOOD this year??How many TD grabs for the star wideout?

Illinois’ passing game can’t rely solely on Collin DixonMultiple options will be necessary against dynamic defenses.

CFB Week 4 Predictions 🔮

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Week 4 CFB Predictions 🔮Picks for every game in STACKED weekend 📲

How to Watch Illinois at Ohio State: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsUpset?

TCR Reacts Survey: How many TDs for Collin Dixon in 2026?How good can he be?

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

2026 Purdue Football Game 4: Purdue (1-2) vs. #3 Notre Dame (3-0)Purdue faces the #3 ranked Fighting Irish.

Illini in the NFL: Jacas picks off Aaron RodgersA big weekend for the former Illini.

Purdue 38 UCLA 52: Trouble Bruin?Purdue’s offense was California Dreamin’. The defense was California Snoozin’.

🚨 Week 3 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

Week 3 Winners & Losers 📊📡 Many teams off national radar 😈 Revenge game for the ages 📈 SEC QBs putting up numbers

How to Watch Purdue (1-1) at UCLA (2-0) & Fan DiscussionPurdue faces UCLA in game three of the college football season.

Early CFB Bracket Predictions 👀Louisville should now be viewed as the No. 1 contender to Miami in the ACC 📲

Illinois Football vs. Southern Illinois Game DiscussionTalk here!

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All eyes on defense as Illini look to tackle SalukisIllinois (1-1) head coach Bret Bielema has been pushing the idea that the team can't get beat by Duke twice following its 31-27 loss on Saturday. A second loss to the Blue Devils wouldn't show up in the standings, but would be manifested through a lack of improvement this weekend against the SIU Salukis (2-1)....

TCR Reacts: Illinois fans still see path to eight winsHow many wins can the Illini still get?

Week 3 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting LSU-Ole Miss and every game this week 📲

Purdue Football: UCLA PreviewUCLA has a high-powered ground game and a struggling quarterback. Purdue should be a live West Coast underdog on Saturday night.

2028 quarterback Owen Herrick commits to IllinoisThe Pittsburgh quarterback chose the Illini over Nebraska, Ole Miss and Syracuse.

Purdue Boilermakers in the NFL: Week 1How did the NFL Boilers do in week 1?

Illinois’ perplexing playcalling cost them the win SaturdayThe wrong coordinator is catching heat for the Illini’s loss.

Illinois leaning on depth and development as offensive line deals with injuries Another blow to the offensive line as McMillen is done for the season. 

TCR Reacts: Illinois’ ceiling for wins after Duke lossHow many wins will the Illini get in 2026?

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Xs and Ohs! Purdue and Wake Forest EditionHere are our favorite posts from Saturday.

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Purdue Depth Chart Review: Wake Forest - OffensePurdue played their best offensive game in several seasons, but redzone woes continue to rear their ugly head at the worst time.

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Kickoff time set for Illinois’ road matchup at Ohio StateThe Illini will look to take down the Buckeyes for the first time since 2007.

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Purdue (1-1) at UCLA (2-0): Weekly Press ConferencePurdue has a long trip and a late Saturday night this week.

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

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🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

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'I don't think we played a great game': Illini fall short against Blue DevilsIt was a hot and sunny day in Champaign as the Illini (1-1) fell victim to the reigning ACC Champions, the Duke Blue Devils (2-0), 31-27. Early on, Illinois looked more cohesive and adapted on the spot to limit Duke. However, this all unraveled after halftime. Unlike last week's game with a Hail Mary to...

CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

‘Tackling should be priority one,’: Illinois falls to DukeA disappointing Saturday to say the least for the Illini.

Purdue Claws Back But Falls to Wake Forest in Double Overtime 38-36Purdue falls to the Demon Deacons in double overtime.

Illinois Football vs. Duke Game DiscussionTalk here!

How to Watch Purdue (1-0) vs. Wake Forest (1-0) & Fan DiscussionJoin us to discuss Purdue football’s second game of the 2026 season.

Hammer and Rails Readers React Results: Purdue Football Expectations After Week 1Did expectations for Purdue’s season change?

TCR Reacts Results: How many yards will Katin Houser throw for in 2026?Can Houser throw for 3,000 yards?

Strong passing game can lead Illinois to victoryIllinois’ air offense could be lethal again this season.

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Illinois' linebackers stay prepared no matter whatWith so much talk going on about Illinois' (1-0) defense after its win against UAB (0-1), outside linebackers coach Archie McDaniel shared his insights on how important preparation is for his guys. He also highlighted players who performed well on game day, and how those behind the scenes who can't play show up each and...

WCIA: Illinois’ Tomislav Ivisic back in Champaign after visa issueFinally back.

Why Katin Houser is the perfect piece for Illinois’ offenseWelcome to Champaign.

Illinois vs. Duke: Can the Illini cover against the Blue Devils?Let’s win another.

B1G Updates Replay ProcessLeague adds in-broadcast review to all games officiated by in-conference crews 📲

Purdue Depth Chart Review: Indiana State - OffenseAfter a rough first half, Purdue’s offense executed the game plan and pulled away in the second half.

Week 2 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting winner of Ohio State-Texas and every game this weekend 📲

How many yards will Katin Houser throw for in 2026?How good of a season will Houser have?

Three variables that can lead to an Illinois victory Can Illinois improve to 2-0?

“A lot of new faces doing new calls”: Houser shines as Illinois defense adjustsThe Illini look to improve to 2-0 this Saturday.

Week 2 AP Poll Revealed 📊Indiana takes Oregon's spot in top 5 while Michigan falls out. Tap for full rankings 📲

🚨 First CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Michigan unranked 📉 Oregon out of Top 5 📳 Tap for full rankings

Week 2 CFB Coaches Poll 📊Biggest risers and fallers from latest rankings 📲

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Bielema, Hauck ease worries about lackluster defensive performanceConcerns about Illinois' (1-0) defensive performance in its 42-23 victory over UAB (0-1) tainted the commanding win. While it didn't hurt Illinois in the end, there were moments when things could have gone more smoothly. A very late score in the fourth quarter irked defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck, despite there being mostly backups on the...

Illinois’ efficient offense compensated for dodgy defenseThe Illini offense will need consistent production while the defense adjusts to a new scheme.

Memorial Stadium sells out for Illinois-DukeBig crowd Saturday.

Xs and Ohs! Purdue and Indiana State EditionHere are our favorite posts from Friday’s game.

Wake Forest at Purdue: Opening OddsWhat does FanDuel think of Purdue’s home matchup against Wake Forest?

Top 25 CFB Rankings Predictions 🔮Where everyone could sit after Week 1 games

CFB Week 1 Winners & Losers 📊Refs are the talking point in Michigan's controversial win. Full breakdown of wild slate 📲

Updated Heisman Odds 📊Where everyone stands after Toney's standout performance

Purdue 44, Indiana State 19: Postgame VideoPurdue scored more points than another football team!

Purdue 44 Indiana St. 19: Post Game MediaPurdue defeats Indiana State 44-19 in opening game of 2026 season

Picks for Every Week 1 Game 🔮Predictions for Clemson-LSU, Notre Dame-Wisconsin, more 📲

Reacts: Will Illinois get to eight wins in 2026?Eight wins on the horizon?

How to Watch Purdue (0-0) vs. Indiana State (0-1) & Fan DiscussionJoin us to discuss Purdue football’s first game of the 2026 season.

Purdue 44 - Indiana State 19: Choping Down the SycamoresIt wasn’t always pretty but Purdue walks away with a win.