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Purdue faces injuries, true freshmen may start against Illinois

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:45 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Purdue faces injuries, true freshmen may start against Illinois
Summary

Purdue football is dealing with injuries ahead of its game against Illinois on Saturday. Starting right tackle Jude McCoskey and defensive end Elo Modozie are listed as questionable. If McCoskey cannot play, Rico Schreiber, who has appeared in all four games this season, may receive his first career start. Schreiber recently transitioned from right tackle to left tackle, while true freshman Terrell Berryhill Jr. assumed the right tackle position. The Boilermakers are still without Joey Tanona and Mister Clark due to ongoing injuries, further impacting the lineup.

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  • •Purdue plays Illinois on Saturday
  • •Jude McCoskey and Elo Modozie are questionable
  • •Rico Schreiber may start if McCoskey is unavailable
  • •Schreiber has played in all four games this season
  • •Joey Tanona and Mister Clark remain sidelined due to injuries
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  • 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Purdue football injuries may elevate true freshman into starting role
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Purdue football faces injury concerns ahead of the Illinois game, which may elevate a freshman offensive tackle into the starting lineup.

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