Purdue defense stifles Illinois
Purdue's aggressive defense registered nine tackles for loss, including five sacks, and the Boilermakers snapped a three-game losing streak on Saturday with a 29-10 victory against Illinois.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Illinois Fighting Illini
10
Purdue Boilermakers
29
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| PUR | 7 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 29 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | vs Nebraska Cornhuskers | W 24-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Maryland Terrapins | W 20-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Oregon Ducks | W 21-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Michigan State Spartans | W 38-37 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Purdue Boilermakers | L 17-24 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:12 10-29
Richie Worship 1 Yd Run (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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Touchdown 11:37 10-22
Cole Herdman 3 Yd pass from Elijah Sindelar (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 3:47 10-16
J.D. Dellinger 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-13
Spencer Evans 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:06 10-10
Chase McLaughlin 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:30 7-10
J.D. Dellinger 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:34 7-7
Louis Dorsey 8 Yd pass from Jeff George Jr. (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 10:24 0-7
D.J. Knox 33 Yd Run (Spencer Evans Kick)
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PUR
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:07 · End of Game
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ILL 1:07
5 plays, 12 yards, 1:19 · Downs
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PUR 2:26
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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ILL 4:13
5 plays, 34 yards, 1:59 · Downs
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PUR 6:12
7 plays, 53 yards, 4:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:12 10-29
Richie Worship 1 Yd Run (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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ILL 10:19
5 plays, 11 yards, 1:18 · Interception
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PUR 11:37
12 plays, 91 yards, 4:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:37 10-22
Cole Herdman 3 Yd pass from Elijah Sindelar (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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ILL 0:58
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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PUR 3:47
9 plays, 49 yards, 2:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:47 10-16
J.D. Dellinger 30 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 6:23
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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PUR 8:04
4 plays, 24 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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ILL 10:11
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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ILL 11:15
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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PUR 13:25
4 plays, 21 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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PUR 15:00
8 plays, 50 yards, 1:06 · Field Goal
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ILL 1:06
14 plays, 40 yards, 7:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-13
Spencer Evans 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:06 10-10
Chase McLaughlin 31 Yd Field Goal
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PUR 8:07
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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ILL 9:25
5 plays, 34 yards, 3:05 · Punt
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PUR 12:30
15 plays, 69 yards, 7:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:30 7-10
J.D. Dellinger 26 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 4:34
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:34 7-7
Louis Dorsey 8 Yd pass from Jeff George Jr. (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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PUR 10:24
7 plays, 68 yards, 3:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:24 0-7
D.J. Knox 33 Yd Run (Spencer Evans Kick)
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ILL 13:40
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:20 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
ILL
PUR
15
1st Downs
25
2-13
3rd down efficiency
5-13
1-3
4th down efficiency
2-2
250
Total Yards
435
170
Passing
226
12/27
Comp/Att
18/28
6.3
Yards per pass
8.1
80
Rushing
209
35
Rushing Attempts
44
2.3
Yards per rush
4.8
9-66
Penalties
8-66
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
29:36
Possession
30:24
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