Purdue football prepares for changing Illinois defense this weekend

Purdue football will face Illinois on Saturday following the departure of defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck. Illinois made the coaching change after a loss to Ohio State, which adds uncertainty for Purdue's offensive preparations. The Boilermakers are looking to bounce back from a 49-10 defeat against Notre Dame, where they struggled offensively. Coach Bret Bielema has not disclosed who will take over defensive duties. Purdue's work will involve adjusting to potentially disrupted defensive strategies from Illinois, which has faced challenges in previous games, allowing significant points and ranking low in defensive statistics.

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