- Matchup: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Purdue Boilermakers
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Venue: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
- Broadcast: BTN
- Betting Odds: Boilermakers (+8.5)
- Total Points Over/Under: 55.5
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This Saturday, October 4, 2025, Ross-Ade Stadium will host an exciting clash as the Purdue Boilermakers (2-2) take on the Illinois Fighting Illini (4-1). Purdue enters the contest as 8.5-point underdogs according to bookmakers, with the total points set at 55.5.
The Illinois Fighting Illini are coming off a strong season with a record of 4-1. In their latest encounter, they triumphed over the USC Trojans with a nail-biting score of 34-32. In this game, Illinois ran a total of 62 plays, accumulating 502 yards. The Fighting Illini’s rushing game produced 171 yards on 35 carries, averaging an impressive 4.9 yards per attempt. Defensively, they allowed 126 rushing yards on 34 carries, averaging 3.7 yards allowed per rush. The passing defense saw them concede 30 completions on 43 attempts, totaling 364 yards and a completion percentage of 69.8%.
In scoring terms, the Illinois Fighting Illini boast an average of 35.8 points per game. They generate approximately 133.4 rushing yards per game, placing them 101st nationally. This season, Illinois has totaled 1,880 yards, scoring 12 touchdowns through the air and 10 touchdowns on the ground. They’ve achieved 100 offensive first downs and committed 26 penalties for 222 yards, alongside 3 turnovers.
On defense, Illinois ranks 70th in Division 1 regarding points allowed, conceding an average of 23.4 points per game. They allow 4.0 yards per carry and an estimated 132.0 rushing yards each game, totaling 660 rushing yards allowed over five games. In terms of passing defense, they rank 118th nationally, allowing 1,212 passing yards and an average of 242.4 yards per game, with a completion percentage allowed of 65.2%. Overall, Illinois concedes an average of 374.4 yards per game, placing them 82nd among all teams, with 9 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns allowed.
The Purdue Boilermakers are currently standing at 2-2 this season. In their most recent outing, they suffered a defeat against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, with a score of 56-30. Purdue’s rushing performance averaged only 2.4 yards per carry, compiling 66 yards on 28 attempts. Overall, the Boilermakers totaled 369 yards, executing 68 plays with an average of 5.4 yards per play. Defensively, their secondary allowed an alarming 85.0% completion rate, surrendering 281 yards on 17 completions out of 20 attempts. Purdue’s defense allowed 43 rushing attempts for 254 yards (5.9 yards per carry).
The average total yardage for the Boilermakers is 385.8 yards per game, placing them 74th in the nation. Purdue has accumulated 190 penalty yards through 17 infractions, ranking them 124th nationally in discipline. They average 106.3 rushing yards and have toted the ball for a total of 425 yards this season. With 6 interceptions thrown and no fumbles lost, Purdue has successfully registered 95 first downs. On the scoring front, they sit at 78th in the nation, averaging 28.0 points per game, with 1,118 passing yards this season, averaging 279.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 28th in Division 1.
Purdue’s defense allows an average of 26.5 points per game, positioning them 89th in Division 1. They have relinquished a total of 629 rushing yards (157.3 per game) along with 8 rushing touchdowns this season. In terms of passing defense, Purdue allowed 3 touchdowns and 213.0 yards per game, ranking 70th in D-1. The Boilermakers have participated in 243 plays, which is 18th in the nation. This year, they have one forced fumble and no interceptions, resulting in a total of 106 points allowed thus far.
Who will prevail in tonight’s college football matchup between the Fighting Illini and the Boilermakers?
Prediction: Take the Boilermakers +8.5
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