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Illinois football returns home for a MUST-WIN matchup against Purdue in the Battle for the Cannon. Can Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini get their season back on track?
Locked On Illini joins Locked On Boilermakers for a special crossover preview of Illinois vs. Purdue.
Both programs enter Saturday searching for answers — particularly on defense. Illinois is making changes after parting ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck, while Purdue continues to struggle defensively under Kevin Kane.
We break down what needs to change for the Illini defense, why simplifying things could help Illinois' talented secondary, and whether Katin Houser and the Illini offense can take advantage of a Purdue defense that has struggled to generate pressure and defend the middle of the field.
Plus:
🏈 Why Illinois-Purdue feels like a must-win for BOTH programs
🔥 Katin Houser's impressive start at Illinois
🎯 How Illinois should attack Purdue's defense
⚠️ What's gone wrong defensively for Purdue
👀 Ryan Brown vs. the new-look Illini defense
💥 Why this could become a shootout
🔑 Keys to victory for Illinois
📊 Final Illinois-Purdue predictions
🏀 BONUS: Illinois and Purdue basketball outlooks
Can Illinois use Homecoming and the Purdue matchup as the turning point of its season?
Drop your score prediction in the comments!
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The offensive matchup is particularly important because the Purdue side identifies its pass rush and coverage over the middle as major weaknesses, while Houser has already surpassed 1,000 passing yards with nine touchdowns against two interceptions entering the matchup.
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