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Purdue holds off Illinois for 24-17 victory in Champaign

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Purdue holds off Illinois for 24-17 victory in Champaign

Summary

Purdue defeated Illinois 24-17 on October 3, ending the nation's longest losing streak against power conference teams and a two-year B1G losing streak. Purdue initially led 6-0 after two field goals, then extended their advantage through a touchdown pass from Browne to Harris. Illinois responded with a touchdown just before halftime, narrowing the gap. In the fourth quarter, Purdue secured the win with a late touchdown after a drive that featured significant third-down conversions. Ryan Browne finished with 255 passing yards and a touchdown.

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By the Numbers

•Purdue ends a two-year B1G losing streak.
•Ryan Browne throws for 255 yards and one touchdown.
•Purdue's defense limited Illinois to 17 points.
•Illinois missed a critical field goal attempt in the first half.
•Purdue scored a late touchdown to secure the win.

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11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Quick Wrap: Purdue 24 Illinois 17

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The Purdue Canon returns home! The Purdue Boilermakers were able to defeat the Illinois Fighting Illini 24-17 in a game that ended the nation’s longest losing streak against power conference teams. It also ended a more than two year B1G losing streak, the last victory coming against the Indiana Hoosiers in 2023. Early in the […]
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