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Key Matchup in Clogged Big Ten West Race

Teams Look to Bounce Back After Surprising Losses

Teams who were upset a week ago will match up in Week 11 when the Purdue Boilermakers meet the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday.

Both teams suffered defensive failures last week that cost them.

Isaiah Williams #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini
Isaiah Williams #1 | Michael hickey/getty images/afp

The Boilermakers also failed to get anything going on offense and fell to Iowa 24-3. The Hawkeyes, who rank in the bottom 10 in the nation on offense, scored 17 straight points after managing 376 yards against Purdue.

Illinois also lost, falling 23-15 to Michigan State. The Illini, whose defense leads the country, allowed a struggling – and shorthanded – Spartans team to score 23 unanswered points and record 294 yards.

Despite the loss, Illinois remains first in the Big Ten West with a 4-2 conference record and 7-2 overall mark, while Purdue is fourth in the West at 3-3 and 5-4 overall.

Let’s check the latest college football odds, stats, injury reports, and college football lines for Purdue vs Illinois. We’ve plenty of NCAA football odds for you to consider.

Purdue: Recent Struggles

Purdue has been struggling, falling in its last two games.

The offense has been inconsistent in its past two losses, averaging 13.5 points, while the defense has failed to stop either opponent, with teams averaging 29.5 points against the Boilermakers.

In Purdue’s loss to Wisconsin two weeks prior, the Boilermakers managed 24 points and 431 yards. However, the offense was nowhere to be found in the loss to Iowa a week ago.

The Boilermakers, on their way to scoring three points, recorded 255 yards while averaging 3.4 yards per play.

Both Purdue’s rushing and passing game stumbled, with the Boilermakers generating 87 rush yards and 168 yards through the air.

Purdue will have another tough task with Illinois’ No. 1 defense up next for its offense.

Illinois: Offense Stays Strong

The Illinois defense had an uncharacteristic day in its 23-15 loss to Michigan State.

The Illini lead the conference in defense, allowing teams to average 232.2 yards and 10.4 points a game. However, the Spartans managed 294 yards and 23 points against Illinois.

Though the defense was unable to stop the Spartans, the Illini’s offense still managed to move the football against Michigan State.

Illinois finished with 441 yards and 5.3 yards per play, but the Illini’s failure to convert on third down, finishing 6-for-17 and going 1-for-6 on fourth down halted their chance at a comeback.

Quarterback Tommy DeVito finished with 288 passing yards and two touchdowns while running back Chase Brown recorded 33 rushes for 136 yards.

Illinois’ solid offense, as well as a revived defense, should provide a strong opportunity for the Illini to grab a rebound win at home.

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Purdue vs Illinois Head-to-Head

Purdue and Illinois have met 97 times and the series has been evenly matched, with the Boilermakers leading 46-45-6. Purdue won the last game 13-9 in September 2021 in Indiana.

Purdue vs Illinois Game Information

  • Game: Purdue vs Illinois
  • Location: Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL
  • Day/Time: Saturday, Nov. 12, Noon ET
  • Purdue vs Illinois Live Stream: ESPN

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Purdue vs Illinois Picks & Prediction

Despite last week’s loss, the Fighting Illini remain on top of the Big Ten West. The Illini’s offense remains solid while their defense should bounce back against a Purdue team that struggled against another strong defense in Iowa.

Purdue, meanwhile, has had issues on both sides of the ball, with the Boilermakers’ defense unable to help a stalling offense by slowing down opponents.

With a win and cover at home, Illinois should get one game closer to a Big Ten West title.

The Illinois Fighting Illini are listed at -250 in our Vegas NFL lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Fighting Illini, you have a chance to win $40. The Purdue Boilermakers are +205, offering a chance to win $205 on a $100 wager.

The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Illinois Fighting Illini a 71.43% chance to win, with the Purdue Boilermakers at 32.79%.

The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.

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