The Boilermakers had a dominating performance on Homecoming versus the visiting Illinois Fighting Illini, beating the visitors ________. Purdue was able to dominate both lines of scrimmage running the ball for 189 yards and giving Hudson Card the time needed to find receivers around the field. On the defensive side of the ball, the Boilers were able to harass Illini QB Luke Altmeyer all day after sacking him 5 times (a 6th didn’t count due to a 2pt conversion attempt).
Purdue was led by Hudson Card who went 18-26 for 217 yards and 2 touchdowns and Tyrone Tracy who rushed for 112 yards on 21 carries and had 1 touchdown.