The Purdue Boilermakers and Illinois FIghting Illini hit the field in college football action on Saturday. The game is scheduled for a noon start time and it will be televised live on ESPN2. Currently the odds for the game have Illinois favored by double digits in this one.
Purdue really hasn't been able to do much offensively this season, averaging just under 24 points per game. It's not any better defensively, either, as the Boilermakers allow opponents to score 28 points per contest. That's not a recipe for success, but the Boilers are looking to have a positive impact in the Big Ten this season.
They've already dropped the conference opener at home to Iowa and are looking to get back on track in this one against the Fighting Illini.
Illinois also dropped their conference opener last week, getting drilled by Nebraska on the road. This Illinois team lost to throw the football, tossing for better than 309 yards per game this year. Wes Lunt didn't play last week, but has still thrown for over 1,200 yards this season. Lunt did throw for 456 against Western Kentucky, but hadn't reached the 300-yard plateau in any of his other three games. He's probable to go in this one, which is certainly good news for the Fighting Illini.
Purdue has picked up wins in seven of the last nine games between these schools, but the last three games have been very close, decided by a touchdown or less. The Boilermakers have troubles on offense with a lack of a true quarterback and that will hurt them in this one.
Illinois at home will be too much for Purdue to overcome.
Free Pick: Illinois 34, Purdue 21
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