Illinois football has work to do on Saturday to move to 5-1 on the season.
Purdue isn’t a juggernaut by any means, but the Illini can’t take them lightly. This victory is crucial in having any hopes of making the College Football Playoff.
While getting the dub is important, it would also be nice to see other teams helping Illinois. There are some games that I would keep an eye on that could end up elevating the Illini and getting us in a bright national spotlight.