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Illinois Football: Prediction for week four vs. Purdue

After a gut-wrenching loss against Maryland, the Illinois football team will look to bounce back in their week four rivalry game vs. the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday.

The Illini seek to end their three-game losing skid as they travel to West Lafayette, Indiana, to take on Purdue in the “Cannon Game”.

What challenges with the Illinois football team run into against Purdue?

  • A superior passing game

This Purdue offense is dangerous, especially through the air. Led by junior quarterback Jack Plummer, the Boilermakers rank No.