Purdue football wins first Big Ten game since 2023, beats Illinois 24-17
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:27 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Purdue football secured its first Big Ten win in over 1,000 days, overcoming Illinois 24-17 on Saturday. The victory marks a significant moment for the Boilermakers, as it ends a 19-game losing streak in the conference and a 23-game slide against Power Four teams. Coach Barry Odom has seen incremental progress this season, following a challenging 2024 campaign. Next, Purdue will face Minnesota, followed by a matchup against Washington's defensive coordinator, Ryan Walters, who returns to West Lafayette.
- •Purdue wins against Illinois 24-17.
- •It's their first Big Ten victory since November 25, 2023.
- •This win ends a 19-game Big Ten losing streak.
- •Next opponent is 4-1 Minnesota.
- •Ryan Walters returns to West Lafayette for the next matchup.
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — The drought is over! Purdue football wins first Big Ten game since 2023, seriously!
"It's over. Purdue has won a Big Ten football game for the first time in more than 1,000 days.
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