Garrett Hudson, who recovered a fumble in the Boilermakers' win over Nebraska last week, knows that winning two in a row could mean a lot to Purdue and its frustrated fan base.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Illinois and Purdue have long been out of the race for the Big Ten title.
That doesn't mean their game Saturday lacks high stakes for each program.
Illinois (4-4, 1-3 Big Ten) still has a shot at bowl eligibility with two more wins, though a three-game losing skid has the team more likely playing for interim coach Bill Cubit's future in Champaign, Illinois.