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Illinois at Purdue
Oct 4, 2025 • Completed
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Illinois
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Final Score
43 - 27

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Game Conditions
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Excitement
4.65
Postgame Win Probability
Purdue: 17.3%
Illinois: 82.7%
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Game Story
Illinois beats Purdue 43-27
Illinois defeated Purdue 43-27 in Week 6 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 507-453 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 43-27. Ryan Browne 1 Yd Run (Spencer Porath Kick) came with 7:27 left in the first quarter, giving Purdue the first major swing.
Illinois's box score carried the story: 507 total yards, 117 rushing yards, and 390 passing yards. Purdue finished with 453 total yards, including 151 on the ground and 302 through the air.
Illinois converted 2-11 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Illinois led 27-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Luke Altmyer pass complete to Hank Beatty for 62 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ryan Browne 1 Yd Run (Spencer Porath Kick) (Purdue led 7-0 over Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Kaden Feagin run for 6 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 17-7 over Purdue).
Rushing Touchdown
Ca'Lil Valentine run for 25 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 24-7 over Purdue).
Field Goal Good
David Olano 35 yd FG GOOD (Illinois led 3-7 over Purdue).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Hank Beatty for 62 yds for a TD (David Olano KICK) (Illinois led 10-7 over Purdue).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Browne pass complete to Corey Smith for 60 yds for a TD (Spencer Porath KICK) (Purdue led 14-24 over Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
43-27
Illinois defeated Purdue.
Total yards
507-453
Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
117
Illinois averaged 2.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
390
Illinois averaged 17.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-11
Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Purdue's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 453 | 507 |
| Passing Yards | 302 | 390 |
| Rushing Yards | 151 | 117 |
| First Downs | 25 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 2-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-61 | 4-31 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-50 | 19-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 19 |
| Possession Time | 25:28 | 34:32 |