CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The first Boilermaker to get his hands on the Cannon Trophy was Jojo Hayden, who had just led Purdue with six tackles, all of them solo, in his return to Illinois. By then the 19-game Big Ten losing streak was over. Purdue (2-3, 1-1) had won a conference game for the first time since November 2023, and in Gies Memorial Stadium of all places.
It came with a strange stat line. Illinois outgained nobody and out-snapped everybody, and the two teams finished with identical 345 yards. The Illini piled up 26 first downs to Purdue’s 19, ran 64 plays to 60, and converted 7 of 13 third downs. They still lost, because Purdue spent its yardage far more efficiently.
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Junior Linebacker Jojo Hayden (0) hoists the Cannon Trophy as Junior Defensive Back Hudauri Hines (4), Freshman Defensive Back Jett Goldsberry (3), and Sophomore Defensive Back Justin Denson Jr. (21) celebrate during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium
(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
Five Ryan Browne completions went for 15 yards or more, and they accounted for 156 of his 255 passing yards. The biggest came early in the second quarter, when Browne hit Asaad Waseem down the right side for 61 yards, the longest catch of Waseem’s career. Waseem finished with three catches for 98 yards. A few minutes later, Browne found Tra’Mar Harris on a deep left route for a 21-yard touchdown and a 13-0 lead, and by the end the junior quarterback had a 158.2 passer rating on 18-of-27 throwing with no turnovers.
“We needed to finish those drives with touchdowns,” Browne said, and Purdue’s red-zone ledger bears it out. The Boilermakers went 4-for-4 inside the 20 but scored only one touchdown on those trips. Waseem’s 61-yarder stalled at the Illinois 5 after Fame Ijeboi lost nine yards on first down. Freshman kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano then connected from 34 yards, one of three field goals he made from 30, 34 and 33. That made him 11 of 12 on the season and gave Purdue a margin that lasted.
Browne’s postgame praise went elsewhere. “The defense played an unbelievable game today,” he said.
That unit entered as the Big Ten’s worst, and it found its footing in pieces. Illinois’ opening drive ran 14 plays and 61 yards, and Ethan Moczulski’s 32-yard field goal try missed on the first snap of the second quarter. Collin Dixon then caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Katin Houser with 21 seconds left in the half, and the margin at the break was 13-7. Dixon finished with 10 catches for 116 yards, and the Illinois offense sputtered through the third quarter.
The game turned late in that quarter. Illinois had ground out 11 plays and 58 yards over 5:52 and faced fourth-and-5 at the Purdue 17 with 13 seconds left. Houser’s pass to Brayden Trimble fell incomplete, broken up by defensive lineman Wisdom Simms, and the Illini turned it over on downs. It was Simms’ first pass breakup of the season. Purdue had already pushed the lead to 16-7 on a 13-play, 74-yard drive that took 6:07 and ended in Echeverria Lozano’s third field goal.
The fourth quarter brought more of the same. Houser hit Ty Robinson for 34 yards and what looked like a touchdown, but a holding penalty on Maika Matelau wiped it out. On the next set of downs, Charles Correa and Keyshawn Burgos sacked Houser for a nine-yard loss, the first sack of the season for each of them, and Illinois punted. Moczulski’s 54-yard field goal made it 16-10, and then Purdue went to work.
The Boilermakers needed seven plays and 61 yards. Chauncey Magwood’s 31-yard catch on a deep right route set up first-and-goal at the 1, and Antonio Harris, lined up in the wildcat, pushed in on second down after a replay review confirmed he broke the plane. Browne ran in the two-point conversion for a 24-10 lead with 4:29 left. On Illinois’ next snap from scrimmage, Houser threw an interception to John Slaughter, who returned it to the Purdue 8. It was the fourth interception of Slaughter’s career and his first as a Boilermaker.
Illinois did not go quietly. After Dylan Drennan’s 54-yard punt, Houser drove the Illini 66 yards in six plays, sped along by a 30-yard completion to Hudson Clement and a pass interference flag on Smiley Bradford. Robinson caught the 2-yard touchdown with 1:26 remaining. Purdue recovered the onside kick at its own 48, and Browne took two knees to end it.
Illinois coach Bret Bielema was brief about what went wrong. “Purdue created big plays when they needed them,” he said. Running back Ca’Lil Valentine, the Illini’s leading rusher, left in the first quarter with a leg injury, and Bielema said it will end his season.
For Purdue, the afternoon carried extra weight. Browne passed 4,000 career yards and moved past Hudson Card for 14th on the school’s all-time list, with 4,179. He did it on the same field where he made his first start as a Boilermaker. Coach Barry Odom, whose team had given up 139 points in its previous three games, praised the kicking operation’s snaps, holds and protection. After the final whistle, he found defensive coordinator Kevin Kane and wrapped him in a hug, according to the Lafayette Journal & Courier. Odom had kept faith in Kane through weeks of criticism.
Purdue returns home to host Minnesota next Saturday.
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Freshman Kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano (92), Purdue University Freshman Punter Dylan Drennan (42) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois Junior DB Jakwon Morris (5), University of Illinois Sophomore DB Des Straughton (25), University of Illinois Freshman DB Nick Hankins Jr. (3), University of Illinois Junior OL Nathan Knapik (71) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois 5th Year K Ethan Moczulski (37), University of Illinois Freshman LB Kayden Bennett (28) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Running Back Fame Ijeboi (2) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Quarterback Ryan Browne (15) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Tight End George Burhenn (81) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois Junior RB Ca'Lil Valentine (5), Purdue University Junior Linebacker Jojo Hayden (0) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois Senior WR Collin Dixon (17) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois 5th Year QB Katin Houser (4), Purdue University Linebacker Winston Berglund (20) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois 5th Year RB Aidan Laughery (21) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Defensive Coordinator Kevin Kane, Purdue University Junior Defensive Back Hudauri Hines (4), Purdue University Freshman Defensive Back Vi'Naz Cobb (15) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Football Head Coach Barry Odom during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Wide Receiver Asaad Waseem (19) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Wide Receiver Asaad Waseem (19) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Running Back Fame Ijeboi (2) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Defensive Lineman Rodney Lora (94) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois Junior P Lars Rau (81) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Wide Receiver Tra'Mar Harris (11), University of Illinois Junior DB Jakwon Morris (5) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Freshman Running Back Antonio Harris (22), University of Illinois 5th Year DB Xavier Scott (1) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Wide Receiver Asaad Waseem (19), Purdue University Sophomore Defensive End Mason Alnutt (41) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Wide Receiver Tra'Mar Harris (11), University of Illinois Junior DB Jakwon Morris (5) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Wide Receiver Tra'Mar Harris (11), Purdue University Sophomore Running Back Jerrick Gibson (4) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Wide Receiver Tra'Mar Harris (11), Purdue University Sophomore Running Back Jerrick Gibson (4) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Wide Receiver Tra'Mar Harris (11), Purdue University Freshman Tight End Jackson Berryman (43) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Wide Receiver Tra'Mar Harris (11), Purdue University Senior Wide Receiver Chauncey Magwood (5) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Spirit Squad Cheerleading during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois Senior WR Collin Dixon (17), Purdue University Senior Defensive Back Donovan Saunders (7) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois 5th Year QB Katin Houser (4) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois Senior WR Collin Dixon (17), Purdue University Junior Defensive Back Hudauri Hines (4) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Smoke coming out of the Illinois cannon after the Illini score during The Purdue Boilermaker Football at University of Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: The Purdue Boilermaker Football game vs University of Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Quarterback Ryan Browne (15), Purdue University Sophomore Running Back Fame Ijeboi (2) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Running Back Fame Ijeboi (2), University of Illinois 5th Year LB Ismael Kante (26) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Running Back Fame Ijeboi (2), University of Illinois 5th Year LB Ismael Kante (26) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Quarterback Ryan Browne (15), University of Illinois 5th Year LB Ismael Kante (26) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Running Back Fame Ijeboi (2), University of Illinois 5th Year LB James Kreutz (10), University of Illinois Junior DB Jakwon Morris (5), University of Illinois 5th Year DB Matthew Bailey (7), University of Illinois Senior DB Mac Resetich (0) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Wide Receiver Asaad Waseem (19) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Wide Receiver Asaad Waseem (19) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Wide Receiver Asaad Waseem (19), University of Illinois 5th Year DB Matthew Bailey (7) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Wide Receiver Asaad Waseem (19) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Running Back Fame Ijeboi (2) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Freshman Kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano (92) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois Senior WR Collin Dixon (17) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois 6th Year WR Ty Robinson (10), Purdue University Junior Linebacker Charles Correa (5), Purdue University Senior Defensive Back Donovan Saunders (7) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Junior Defensive Back Hudauri Hines (4), University of Illinois 5th Year WR Hudson Clement (13) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois 5th Year QB Katin Houser (4), Purdue University Freshman Defensive End Jeremy Lewis (33) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois 6th Year WR Ty Robinson (10) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Senior Wide Receiver Xavier Townsend (3), University of Illinois 5th Year DB Matthew Bailey (7), University of Illinois Senior DB Mac Resetich (0) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois Senior TE Davin Stoffel (88), Purdue University Junior Linebacker Jojo Hayden (0) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Junior Linebacker Charles Correa (5) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Senior Wide Receiver Chauncey Magwood (5) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Senior Wide Receiver Chauncey Magwood (5) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Freshman Running Back Antonio Harris (22), University of Illinois 5th Year LB James Kreutz (10) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Freshman Running Back Antonio Harris (22) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Quarterback Ryan Browne (15) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Quarterback Ryan Browne (15) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Junior Defensive Back John Slaughter (13), Purdue University Junior Defensive Back Hudauri Hines (4) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: University of Illinois 6th Year WR Ty Robinson (10), Purdue University Junior Defensive Back Hudauri Hines (4) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Junior Linebacker Jojo Hayden (0) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Junior Linebacker Jojo Hayden (0), Purdue University Sophomore Defensive Back Justin Denson Jr. (21) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: The Purdue Boilermaker Football game vs University of Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Junior Linebacker Jojo Hayden (0), Purdue University Freshman Defensive Back Raderrion Daniels (24), Purdue University Sophomore Defensive Back Dee Newsome (29) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Freshman Tight End Jackson Berryman (43), =po15-, Purdue University Senior Defensive Back Jaden Mangham (2), Purdue University Freshman Defensive Back Emoni Smith (14), Purdue University Junior Defensive End C.J. Madden (8), Purdue University Junior Defensive Lineman Curt Neal (92) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Running Back Fame Ijeboi (2) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Running Back Fame Ijeboi (2) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Sophomore Offensive Lineman Marques Easley (56), Purdue University Sophomore Defensive Lineman Drake Carlson (98) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Football Head Coach Barry Odom during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Junior Linebacker Charles Correa (5) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 3, 2026: Purdue University Senior Defensive End Keyshawn Burgos (11) during the Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini football game at Gies Memorial Stadium(Photo by Steve Bowen / Northern Indiana Sports Report)
