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No. 22 Illinois Rolls Purdue 43–27 to Keep the Cannon

A 27-point second quarter highlighted an offensive surge before Ohio State's visit.

Overview

  • Luke Altmyer completed 19 of 22 passes for a career-high 390 yards with one touchdown.
  • Hank Beatty gained 186 receiving yards on five catches, including a 62-yard score.
  • Illinois piled up 507 total yards as the second quarter swing put the game out of reach.
  • David Olano made five field goals, the most by an Illinois player since October 2001.
  • Purdue fell to 2-3 (0-2 Big Ten) with its third straight loss and 132 points allowed over three games; Illinois hosts No. 1 Ohio State next week and Purdue visits Minnesota.