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Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) after a win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers tight end Ar'mari Towns (6) celebrates a win over the Illinois fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) hands the ball to running back Fame Ijeboi (2) during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) is sacked by Purdue Boilermakers defensive end CJ Madden (8) during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Barry Odom signals a touchdown on the sidelines during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Chauncey Magwood (5) makes a catch over Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Tanner Heckel (16) during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers defensive end Trey Smith (23) hangs onto the jersey of Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) as he runs with the ball during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) hands the ball to running back Fame Ijeboi (2) during the first half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers tight end George Burhenn (81) eludes the tackle of Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Ismael Kante (26) during the first half at Gies Memorial Stadium.
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Purdue finally wins Big Ten game as defense steps up to win vs Illinois
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Purdue football celebrates first Big Ten win since 2023 at Illinois
Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) after a win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
(Ron Johnson, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Purdue football celebrates first Big Ten win since 2023 at Illinois
Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers tight end Ar'mari Towns (6) celebrates a win over the Illinois fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
(Ron Johnson, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Purdue football celebrates first Big Ten win since 2023 at Illinois
Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) hands the ball to running back Fame Ijeboi (2) during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
(Ron Johnson, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Purdue football celebrates first Big Ten win since 2023 at Illinois
Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) is sacked by Purdue Boilermakers defensive end CJ Madden (8) during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
(Ron Johnson, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Purdue football celebrates first Big Ten win since 2023 at Illinois
Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Barry Odom signals a touchdown on the sidelines during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
(Ron Johnson, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Purdue football celebrates first Big Ten win since 2023 at Illinois
Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Chauncey Magwood (5) makes a catch over Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Tanner Heckel (16) during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
(Ron Johnson, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Purdue football celebrates first Big Ten win since 2023 at Illinois
Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers defensive end Trey Smith (23) hangs onto the jersey of Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Katin Houser (4) as he runs with the ball during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
(Ron Johnson, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Purdue football celebrates first Big Ten win since 2023 at Illinois
Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) hands the ball to running back Fame Ijeboi (2) during the first half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
(Ron Johnson, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Purdue football celebrates first Big Ten win since 2023 at Illinois
Oct 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers tight end George Burhenn (81) eludes the tackle of Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Ismael Kante (26) during the first half at Gies Memorial Stadium.
(Ron Johnson, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Aaron Ferguson, Indianapolis Star
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Indianapolis Star
Purdue won the Cannon trophy from Illinois, and snapped a 19-game losing streak in Big Ten play.
