Purdue football hosts Illinois in a Big Ten matchup today at Ross-Ade Stadium.
The Boilermakers are 2-2 on the season, but are 0-1 in conference play. The Fighting Illini are 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten. Illinois enters the game ranked No. 22 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
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Devin Mockobee touchdown cuts lead down, Purdue football score today vs Illinois
Devin Mockobee took a direct snap for a 1-yard touchdown run. A 27-yard pass to Nitro Tuggle helped set up the score.
Illinois 40, Purdue 27, 12:34 Q4
Another big Illinois play leads to touchdown, Purdue football score today
Hank Beatty has beaten the Purdue secondary time and again. A 49-yard completion from Luke Altmyer led to a 1-yard touchdown run by Kaden Feagin.
Illinois 40, Purdue 21, 1:19 Q3
Illinois turns fumble into field goal, Purdue football score today
The Boilermakers got a big stop but then fumbled the punt, giving Illinois the ball at the Purdue 9. Still, the Purdue defense held Illinois to yet another field goal, a 34-yard make by David Olano.
Illinois 33, Purdue 21, 5:18 Q3
Purdue football score today vs Illinois
Game has not yet gotten out of reach for the Boilermakers. Illinois scored 45-yard field goal with 11:44 left in the third quarter. Purdue answered with an Antonio Harris 41-yard touchdown run to cut the deficit.
Illinois 30, Purdue 21, 8:25 Q3
Illinois scores 27 points in second quarter with late field goal
Illinois seemed fine to try and bleed the clock out with receiving the second-half kick off. But the Illini drove and set up a 42-yard field goal by David Olano. The Illini scored 27 points in the second quarter.
Illinois 27, Purdue 14, Half
Ryan Browne finds Corey Smith to snap scoreless drought. Purdue football score today vs Illinois
Illinois had scored 24 straight points but the Purdue offense found an answer: Ryan Browne hit Corey Smith streaking down the right sideline for a 60-yard touchdown. Illinois sent a corner blitz and Smith ran right by the safety.
Illinois 24, Purdue 14, 1:13 Q2
Illinois football big plays give them big lead, Purdue football score today
Hank Beatty made a 40-yard gain on a catch-and-run from Luke Altmyer, plus 15 yards for a facemask, and then Ca’Lil Valentine gained 25 yards untouched for a touchdown. That two-play drive gave Illinois a commanding lead after previously trailing 7-0.
Illinois 24, Purdue 7, 2:25 Q2
Purdue offense can’t answer Illinois score
Three plays and 8 yards for the Boilermakers on that last drive. A bad Ryan Browne pass and Michael Jackson III slipping and dropping the bubble screen led to a punt.
Score of Purdue football game today vs Illinois: Kaden Feagin touchdown keeps run going
Make it 17 unanswered points by No. 22 Illinois. Kaden Feagin had 1 yard rushing on three carries and then plunged untouched for 6 yards and a score to make the lead grow to two scores. It capped off a 94-yard touchdown drive highlighted by a 49-yard pass from Luke Altmyer to Ashton Hollins, and then Altmyer to Hank Beatty for 28 yards.
Illinois 17, Purdue 7, 3:52 Q3
Tahj Ra-El drawn offsides by Luke Altmyer slow count
Tahj Ra-El jumped the snap of the football on a fourth-and-4 play. Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer clapped, but it was a delayed snap, or designed for no snap at that point.
Purdue football head coach Barry Odom replaced Ryan Walters
Barry Odom won his first two games as Purdue’s coach. He took over for Ryan Walters who led the Boilermakers to a 1-11 campaign last season, the most losses in a single season by a Purdue football team. Odom doubled the win total but is looking to get off a two-game losing streak.
Purdue punts inside Illinois 20
Jack McAllister landed another punt inside an opponents 20, and Illinois’ for the second time today. Illini take over at their own 6 after a holding penalty.
Malachi Singleton enters game in quarterback package for Purdue football
QB2, Malachi Singleton, has a special package in Purdue’s offense and gained 2 yards on that third-and-1 run.
Luke Altmyer touchdown pass to Hank Beatty gives Illinois lead. Purdue football score today
Officials ruled the Jackson catch a fumble and then Hank Beatty broke open as two Purdue defensive backs collided and fell down. Illinois quarterback hit the wide-open Beatty for a 62-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown.
Illinois 10, Purdue 7, 12:50 Q2
Fox officiating analyst Mike Pereira weighs in on Purdue football plays
Former NFL official Mike Pereira has weighed in twice on Purdue football plays. IndyStar Colts insider Joel Erickson spent some time with Pereira last week to get the scoop on how things work during his weekends. Here’s that story:
Purdue football catch or fumble being reviewed against Illinois. Analysts believe it is a catch and fumble
Michael Jackson III caught an 8-yard pass on second-and-11 but Big Ten Network believes the football was punched out and recovered by Illinois. Officials stopped the play to review it.
Drew Brees thought on Purdue football and Barry Odom?
Former Cradle of Quarterbacks member Drew Brees is “really impressed” with first-year coach Barry Odom and noted how the Boilermakers have bought in to their new leader in a text to the Big Ten Network analyst.
Purdue football stats vs Illinois after first quarter
The Boilermakers have a 96-69 edge in total offense after one quarter. That includes 62 yards on the ground for Purdue whereas Illinois has gained 48 yards in the air. It’s a good response for Purdue’s run game, though not all have come on designed runs.
Purdue football score today vs Illinois
And the Fighting Illini are on the board with a 35-yard make by David Olano.
Purdue 7, Illinois 3, 14:56 Q2
Purdue football score today vs Illinois. Is Illinois on upset alert?
After one quarter, the Boilermakers lead 7-0. Though Illinois is at the Purdue 17 facing fourth-and-goal to start the second quarter.
Ryan Browne rushing touchdown after botched snap, Purdue football score today vs Illinois
The Boilermakers take the lead after Ryan Browne mishandled the snap, picked it up and ran for a touchdown. It ends a drive in which Browne raced for 16 yards to convert a third-and-14, and a big play made by Arhmad Branch was brought back due to an illegal formation penalty.
Still, it was a 62-yard TD drive on 10 plays to take the lead against No. 22 Illinois.
Purdue 7, Illinois 0, 7:27 Q1
An’Darius Coffey stops Illinois screen pass on third down
How about that tackle, and avoiding offensive linemen, by An’Darius Coffey to make an open-field play and force an Illinois three-and-out. Boilers will take over at their own 38.
Purdue 0, Illinois 0, 11:32 Q1
Devin Mockobee big run but Purdue football can’t score on first drive
A Purdue rushing attack that has struggled saw an 18-yard run by Devin Mockobee on the opening drive. It was set up by a pair of RPOs that led to passes. But Purdue was forced to punt and pinned Illinois at its own 12.
Purdue 0, Illinois 0, 13:21 Q1
Purdue football starts with the ball
Ryan Browne leads the offense to open the game against Illinois. Did you know he is roommates with men’s basketball player Foster Loyer? There was a segment during the pregame show on Big Ten Network.
Purdue football picks, predictions, ESPN ‘College GameDay’ analyst likes Purdue football vs Illinois
ESPN “College GameDay” has a superdogs segment where the analysts must pick an underdog of at least 4.5 points. Host Rece Davis said he likes Purdue to cover the 8.5-point deficit in the battle for the Purdue Cannon trophy.
“Bang that big ass drum,” Stanford Steve said after the pick.
Taylor Swift album release bad news for Purdue football. Purdue football record after new Taylor Swift album
The Boilermakers have not won in the days following a Taylor Swift album release. Eight times they have lost within a week of the pop icon releasing a new record, so that is good news for Illinois. Unless Barry Odom and his team can shake that trend. Here’s the history:
What is the Purdue Cannon trophy? Purdue football rivalry against Illinois a trophy game
The Purdue Cannon trophy sounds rather one-sided, but it’s because Purdue students in 1905 planned to fire a cannon if the Boilermakers won. They did, 29-0, but the hidden cannon was found by an Illinois student and moved elsewhere. Thus, the Purdue Cannon trophy. But the story starts there, here’s more:
Illinois football injury report at Purdue. Will Xavier Scott play today?
Illinois has 10 players listed as out for Saturday’s game, including five out for the season. Veteran defensive back Xavier Scott, one of the top players in the Big Ten, remains out for the Illini. Others out include Daniel Brown, Ben Clawson, Luke Zardzin and Ayden Knapik are also out this week.
Offensive lineman Josh Kreutz was listed as questionable.
Purdue football injury report vs Illinois. George Burhenn injury, Tony Grimes injury, starters out
One starter on each side of the ball will be out for Purdue’s game against Illinois today. Tight end George Burhenn will be out as will captain and defensive back Tony Grimes. Others out for the Boilermakers: De’Nylon Morrissette, TJ Lindsey, Jon Grimmett, Jordan Cree and Jalil Hall, who is out for the season.
Emerging receiver E.J. Horton Jr. is also listed as questionable.
Indiana weather radar map today, October 4, 2025: Will it rain during Purdue football game vs Illinois?
After two straight games with weather delays due to thunderstorms, it appears Purdue is in the clear. The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies and a high of 89 degrees with a slight south/southwest wind of 3 to 7 mph.
When is Purdue vs Illinois game in Week 6 of the college football season? What date is Illinois at Purdue football?
Purdue vs Illinois is Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.
What time does Illinois vs Purdue game start today, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025? When does Purdue football vs Illinois begin?
Purdue vs Illinois begins at noon ET Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.
What channel is Purdue football vs Illinois game today? How to watch Illinois vs Purdue on TV
TV: BTN with Mark Followill (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst) and Rhett Lewis (sideline)
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Where to stream, watch Purdue vs Illinois football football game today, Saturday, October 4, 2025? Streaming Purdue football vs Illinois at Ross-Ade Stadium
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How to watch, stream the Purdue football vs Illinois game today, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025? Streaming Purdue vs Illinois at Ross-Ade Stadium
Catch all the action between Purdue football and Illinois from West Lafayette on BTN (Fubo offers a free trial).
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