Big Ten opponents meet when the Purdue Boilermakers (1-3) and the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-2) play on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Keep reading below for all the details you need, which includes how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Purdue vs. Illinois Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Peacock
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
- Stadium: Ross-Ade Stadium
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Purdue vs. Illinois Stats and Insights
- Purdue has a -33-point scoring differential on the season (-8.3 per game). Illinois also has been outscored by opponents this year (20 total points, 5.0 per game).
- Illinois has allowed its opponents to score 27.3 points per game, 3.3 more than the 24.0 Purdue is scoring per contest.
- Illinois racks up 10.0 fewer points per game (22.3) than Purdue gives up (32.3).
Purdue vs. Illinois Recent Meetings
- In their past two head-to-head meetings, Purdue has beaten Illinois two times.
- The Boilermakers and the Fighting Illini have been an even matchup over their last two head-to-head meetings, holding an even 1-1 record against the spread. In those two games, the two squads have gone over the total on one occasion.
- Illinois has been outpaced by 11 points in its last two tilts against Purdue.
Top Performers
Purdue
- In four games for the Boilermakers, Hudson Card has led the charge with 1,027 yards (256.8 yards per game) while compiling three touchdowns, three interceptions and a 62.8% completion percentage.
- In addition to the stats he’s generated in the passing game, Card has also added 95 rushing yards and three touchdowns in four games.
- As part of the Boilermakers’ running game, Tyrone Tracy Jr. has rushed for 176 yards and four touchdowns on 7.0 YPC.
- In four games, Deion Burks has turned 35 targets into 15 catches, 294 yards and three touchdowns for the Boilermakers.
- Devin Mockobee has run for 212 yards (4.0 yards per carry) and two touchdowns as part of the Boilermakers’ ground attack.
- Mockobee has contributed nine receptions on 10 targets for 47 yards and zero touchdowns as a pass-catcher in 2023.
- As part of the Boilermakers’ defensive unit, Dillon Thieneman has recorded 35 tackles and two interceptions in four games.
- The Boilermakers’ defensive unit has been helped by the contributions of Kydran Jenkins, who has played four games and delivered 3.0 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and 23 tackles.
- The Boilermakers’ defensive unit has been aided by O.C. Brothers, who has suited up for four games and posted 15 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and three sacks.
- With 1.0 TFL and 24 tackles, Sanoussi Kane has helped carry the Boilermakers’ defense over four games.
Illinois
- Luke Altmyer has four TD passes and seven interceptions in four games, completing 65.3% of his throws for 879 yards (219.8 per game).
- On the ground, Altmyer has scored three touchdowns and accumulated 146 yards.
- Isaiah Williams has 24 catches for 333 yards (83.3 per game) and zero touchdowns in four games.
- On the ground, Reggie Love III has scored one touchdown and accumulated 243 yards (60.8 per game).
- In four games, Pat Bryant has 13 catches for 120 yards (30.0 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Xavier Scott has been providing a big boost on defense, posting one interception to go with 26 tackles and one pass defended for the Fighting Illini.
- In four games for the Fighting Illini, Jer’Zhan Newton has totaled 18 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks.
- Miles Scott has delivered 23 tackles and one interception in four games for the Fighting Illini.
- With 22 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in four games, Keith Randolph Jr. has been providing a big boost on defense for the Fighting Illini.