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The Purdue Boilermakers (1-3) will host the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-2) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Boilermakers are slight favorites (-1.5) in their game against the Fighting Illini, with the over/under at 54 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Boilermakers are -118 and the Fighting Illini are -102.)
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Game Info for Purdue vs. Illinois
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Peacock
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
- Stadium: Ross-Ade Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 54 | -110 | -110 | -118 | -102 |
Purdue Pick Insights
- Purdue has covered the spread once in four games this season.
- Purdue has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 1.5 points or more this season (0-1).
- Two of Purdue’s four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Purdue Stats & Insights
- Purdue is putting up 397.3 yards per game offensively this year (64th in the FBS), and are giving up 404 yards per game (100th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- With 32.3 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 25th-worst in the FBS, Purdue has been forced to lean on their 89th-ranked offense (24 points per contest) to keep them competitive.
- Purdue is averaging 256.8 passing yards per game offensively this year (50th in the FBS), and is surrendering 255.8 passing yards per game (103rd) on the other side of the ball.
- Purdue is totaling 140.5 rushing yards per game on offense this year (84th in the FBS), and is giving up 148.3 rushing yards per game (90th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Despite having a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks sixth-worst in the FBS (54.2% third-down conversion rate), Purdue has put up better results on offense, ranking 67th in the FBS by posting a 41.1% third-down percentage.
- Purdue ranks 96th in college football with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 5 turnovers (74th in the FBS) while committing seven (88th in the FBS).
Purdue’s Best Players
- Hudson Card has thrown for 1,027 yards (256.8 ypg) to lead Purdue, completing 62.8% of his passes and tossing three touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 95 rushing yards on 39 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Devin Mockobee, has carried the ball 53 times for 212 yards (53 per game), scoring two times.
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. has been handed the ball 25 times this year and racked up 176 yards (44 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Deion Burks’ team-high 294 yards as a receiver have come on 15 receptions (out of 35 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen has hauled in 22 receptions totaling 280 yards so far this campaign.
- TJ Sheffield has a total of 170 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 16 passes.
- Kydran Jenkins has racked up three sacks to pace the team, while also picking up five TFL and 23 tackles.
- So far Dillon Thieneman leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has totaled 35 tackles and two interceptions this season.
Illinois Betting Insights
- Illinois has not covered the spread in a game yet this season (0-4-0).
- Illinois has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 1.5 points or more this season (0-2).
- Illinois has hit the over in one of four games with a set total (25%).
Illinois Pick Insights
- Illinois has not been getting things done defensively, ranking 20th-worst with 422.8 total yards given up per game. It has been more effective on offense, regstering 394.8 total yards per contest (70th-ranked).
- In terms of points scored Illinois ranks 97th in the FBS (22.3 points per game), and it is 87th defensively (27.3 points allowed per contest).
- With 252 passing yards per game on offense, Illinois ranks 52nd in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 96th, allowing 245.5 passing yards per contest.
- Illinois has been struggling to stop the run, ranking 24th-worst with 177.3 rushing yards allowed per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, compiling 142.8 rushing yards per contest (82nd-ranked).
- With a 40.4% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Illinois ranks 72nd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 108th, giving up a 46% third-down rate.
- Illinois has a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, eighth-worst at -6.
Illinois’ Best Players
- Luke Altmyer has been a dual threat for Illinois this season. He has 879 passing yards (219.8 per game) while completing 65.3% of his passes. He’s tossed four touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 146 yards (36.5 ypg) on 34 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Reggie Love III is his team’s leading rusher with 44 carries for 243 yards, or 60.8 per game. He’s found the end zone one time on the ground, as well.
- Isaiah Williams has collected 24 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 333 (83.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted 40 times.
- Pat Bryant has totaled 120 receiving yards (30 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 13 receptions.
- Griffin Moore has racked up 107 reciving yards (26.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Jer’Zhan Newton paces the team with two sacks, and also has three TFL and 18 tackles.
- Illinois’ top-tackler, Xavier Scott, has 26 tackles and one interception this year.
- Nicario Harper leads the team with one interception, while also collecting five tackles and one pass defended.
