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We are just over 24 hours away from what some, not me, but some, might call a winnable game againt Illinois on the road. Let’s get into the staff predictions.
Ledman (4-0):
This is going to be a battle of two of the worst defenses in the conference. Both of the pass defenses are abysmal. Which team will be able to take advantage of that? Ryan Browne and Purdue have done a great job throwing the ball around so far this season so that gives me some optimism. On the Illinois side they’ve basically got one WR that does damage so will Purdue be able to slow him down? Then, if Purdue does slow him down can they also stop the run at the same time? I’m very skeptical. I think this is going to turn into an offensive slugfest.
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Purdue 35
Illinois 42
Travis (4-0):
My hope is that Notre Dame is really that good. We now get to face a team that has a defense that is as bad as our own, and we have the better offense. in 2013 Illinois broke a 20 game Big Ten losing streak with a 20-16 win at Purdue that might be the worst football game I ever attended. Purdue’s current Big Ten losing streak is at 19 games. The Boilers have looked competitive, at least, against Wake Forest (fronge top 25 team) and UCLA (top 25 team). I think the streak ends and we get a trophy, too. Purdue 45, Illinois 42
Ryan (4-0):
This could look like an old school Big 12 matchup where defenses are just turnstiles. If Purdue has to focus on one person in the passing game, it has to be Collin Dixon who has 7 receiving touchdowns in 4 games for the Illini. Ultimately, the Purdue offense has shot itself in the foot this season and I think Illinois retains the cannon.
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Purdue 34
Illinois 41 (OT)
Kyle (2-2):
Purdue gets a chance to bounce back against Illinois in what should be a much more competitive matchup than last week’s Notre Dame game. The Boilermakers have enough offensive firepower to keep this one close, but Illinois’ home-field advantage and Purdue’s defensive struggles make it tough to pick the…
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