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Illinois football has huge day for future College Football Playoff hopes

The Illinois football program had a big Saturday with a win against Purdue and some other teams helping us out when it comes to national standing.

Illinois v Purdue | Justin Casterline/GettyImages

Goal one for the Illinois football team on Saturday was to take down the Purdue Boilermakers.

At one time, that goal seemed to be on shaky ground. The Illini didn’t look good to start the game, but we forced some turnovers and changed the momentum.

By the time Purdue could get any momentum going again, Illinois had gained control of the game and never let off the gas.