Most of the Illini fan base thought the Orange and Blue would at least keep the game close against Purdue this past weekend. We all quickly realized how lopsided this game was going to be. It ended up being a 39-point blowout in favor of the Boilermakers. This ugly display by Illinois was in front of some big recruits for 2019 and 2020, as well.
On top of the ugly performance on the field, Illinois continues to be in the headlines for players departing the program. One of the players, Bennett Williams, was kicked off the team for undisclosed reasons.