Purdue tops Illinois 24-17 behind strong kicking and late touchdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Purdue defeated Illinois 24-17 in a Big Ten Conference matchup Saturday in Champaign. Freshman kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano made three field goals, while Antonio Harris scored a decisive 1-yard touchdown run. Illinois began the game trailing 13-0 but narrowed the gap with a touchdown pass from Katin Houser to Collin Dixon just before halftime. Purdue's defense, which struggled previously, intercepted a fourth-down pass attempt to secure the victory. Next, Illinois will face Michigan State, and Purdue will host Minnesota.
- •Jacobo Echeverria Lozano made field goals from 30, 34, and 33 yards.
- •Antonio Harris scored a 1-yard touchdown late in the game.
- •Illinois cut the lead with a touchdown pass just before halftime.
- •Purdue's defense stopped Illinois from scoring on two red zone attempts.
- •Illinois will play at Michigan State next, while Purdue hosts Minnesota.
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, Antonio Harris propel Purdue to 24-17 victory over Illinois
"(AP) — Freshman kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano booted three field goals and Antonio Harris scored a late touchdown on a 1-yard run as Purdue defeated Illinois 24-17 Saturday in a Big Ten Conference game.Lozano was perfect from 30, 34 and 33 yards, making him 11 for 12 for the season, as the Boilermakers (2-3, 1-1) won in Champaign for the first time since 2022 and brought the Cannon Trophy home after losing to Illinois the past two seasons.
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