Purdue probably does not have any “easy” games on the schedule, but the annual Cannon Trophy game with Illinois likely falls into the “easier” category. Let’s be honest: The Illini have not been very good for a while now. They have not been to a bowl game since 2014 and that was two coaches ago. Over the last 25 years Purdue has gone 14-5 against the Illini, bringing the all-time series to a 44-44-6 tie and giving us a chance to take the lead in the all-time series for the first time since 1902. Purdue started the series with a 5-1-2 advantage before going 1-14-2 between 1897 and 1919 to fall behind until last year.
Know Thy Opponent 2019: Illinois Fighting Illini
