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The Boilermakers take on the Fighting Illini for the Purdue Cannon this Saturday at Noon EST.

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The Purdue football team celebrates with the Cannon trophy after a 34-31 victory over Illinois in October 2016.

Dating back to 1943, the Purdue Cannon has become synonymous with the Purdue Boilermakers and Illinois Fighting Illini football series. Currently the Boilermakers hold a one game advantage in the series with a 46-45-6 lead and look to spoil the magical run the Fighting Illini have enjoyed under 2nd year Head Coach Brett Bielema.