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We’re back at Ross-Ade Stadium and it is time to start a winning streak! Purdue can take the overall series lead against the Illini for the first time in over 100 years and keep the Cannon for the fourth straight season. As usual, I am in section 128, while the rest of our crew is scattered around the country.
- Opponent: Illinois Fighting Illini
- Current Record: 3-4, 1-3 Big Ten West
- Stadium: Ross-Ade Stadium; Natural Grass; Capacity of 57,236
- Tickets: Starting at $49 on StubHub, Starting at $58 on SeatGeek (fees included)
- TV and Kickoff: BTN, 12:00 PM EDT
- Online Streaming: Watch FOX Sports
- Satellite Radio: Sirius XM Channel 84
- Odds: Purdue 9 point favorite
- All-Time Series: Series tied 44-44-6
- SB Nation Blog Representation: The Champaign Room
- Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy, temps in mid-50s
- 2018 Illinois Record: 4-8, 2-7 Big Ten West
- 2018 Illinois Postseason: None
- Illinois Head Coach: Lovie Smith (12-31 at Illinois, same overall CFB record)