The Battle for the Purdue Cannon rages on -- how do these programs match up all-time?
As the 2016 college football season draws closer, we'll be taking a look at the historical record of Big Ten programs and how they stack up compared to the Illini to help you get through the final month before the season kicks off.
When looking at these two programs, it's astonishing how close these two teams are even after over 100 years of games. In its history, Purdue has only one more win than Illinois -- holding a 598-597 advantage, although Illinois has closed that gap in recent years.