The Purdue Boilermakers want to play spoiler, but the Illinois football team will at least have a pretty healthy squad heading into the contest.
Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Tanner Heckel (16) pushes Southern California Trojans running back Eli Sanders (1) out of bounds on a run during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images | Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
The Illinois football team doesn’t have any time to rest, as the Purdue Boilermakers are going to give us their best shot.
