It is just over 24 hours until Purdue kicks off another rivalry game, when it travels to Champaign to take on No. 23 Illinois. The Boilermakers are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and notch what would be a monumental upset of the Illini. Boiler Upload gets you primed for the matchup with how to watch, betting odds and more.
When, where and how to watch:
When: 3:30 PM ET
Where: Champaign, Illinois
Stadium: Memorial Stadium (60,670)
TV: FS1 - Eric Collins (PxP), Spencer Tillman (Color),
Radio: 96.5 FM WAZY - Tim Newton (PxP), Mark Hermann (Analyst), Kelly Kitchel (Sideline)
Coaching matchup: Ryan Walters vs. Bret Bielema
Purdue: Ryan Walters
Coaching record: 5-12
Coaching record at Purdue: 5-12
Record against Illinois: 1-0
Illinois: Bret Bielema
Coaching record: 119-78
Coaching record at Illinois: 22-20
Record against Purdue: 5-3
Accolades: 2006 Big Ten COY (Wisconsin)
Series History:
Purdue leads 48-45-6
The Boilermakers have taken a slight lead over their rivals from Champaign in recent years, defeating Illinois in seven of the last eight meetings, and 15 out of the last 19. Purdue is currently on a four-game winning streak, with the last Illini victory coming in 2019. Saturday will be the just the fourth time Illinois is ranked when the two teams play since 2000, with Purdue winning two of three in such matchups.
The Boilermakers look to keep the Cannon Trophy in West Lafayette for a fifth consecutive season with a victory.
Betting odds and trends:
After opening as an 18.5-point underdog, Purdue is now a +21.5 underdog (+1060 moneyline) on Friday morning. The over/under for the matchup is also 48.5, via FanDuel Sportsbook.
