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Purdue, Illinois share on-field struggles but differ in outlook

Related Topics: Illinois, Athletic director

Purdue plays at Illinois on Saturday, and let's just say fans aren't approaching this game with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.

Tickets on StubHub.com were available Thursday for as low as $9. It's safe to presume "College GameDay" didn't consider coming to Champaign this week to document the battle for The Cannon.

These are no doubt two struggling programs. Illinois is 1-3, its lone victory coming in the opener against FCS Murray State.