Purdue vs. Illinois - Odds - October 03, 2026

The Fighting Illini have posted 0 recovered fumbles in NCAA Division 1 - the fewest in NCAAFB for the 2026 regular season (min 1 games played; pop 233 teams).

INSIGHT

When in NCAA Division 1, the Fighting Illini have 0 fumbles, the fewest in the NCAAFB for the 2026 regular season (min 1 games played; pop 233 teams).

INSIGHT

For the 2026 regular season, the Boilermakers have 27 redzone targets in NCAA Division 1, 4th most in the NCAAFB.

PLAYER NEWS

Ryan Browne PUR #15 · QB

Browne was 18-for-28 passing for 111 yards during Saturday's 49-10 loss to Notre Dame. He also had six rushes for -23 yards.

George Burhenn PUR #81 · TE

Burhenn (undisclosed) is not dressed for Saturday's game versus Notre Dame, Tom Dienhart of On3.com reports.

Jayshon Platt ILL #1 · WR

Platt (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game at Ohio State, per the Big Ten availability report.

STANDINGS

BIG TEN		W-L	CONF	STRK
1	²³ ²³ UCLA	4-0	2-0	W4
2	Nebraska	4-0	1-0	W4
3	⁶ ⁶ Indiana	4-0	1-0	W4
4	¹⁴ ¹⁴ Iowa	4-0	1-0	W4
5	⁵ ⁵ Ohio State	3-1	1-0	W2
6	¹⁵ ¹⁵ Oregon	3-1	1-0	W2
7	Minnesota	3-1	1-0	W2
8	Wisconsin	3-1	1-0	W3
9	¹⁸ ¹⁸ USC	4-1	1-1	L1
10	Washington	3-1	0-1	L1
11	Penn State	3-1	0-1	L1
12	Michigan	3-1	0-1	L1
13	Northwestern	2-1	0-1	L1
14	Illinois	2-2	0-1	L1
15	Michigan State	2-2	0-1	L2
16	Maryland	2-2	0-1	L2
17	Purdue	1-3	0-1	L3
18	Rutgers	1-3	0-1	W1