Illinois at Purdue

Saturday, November 9, 1991. Illinois kept the Purdue Cannon

Illinois beat Purdue 41–⁠14. It was their 73rd meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 37–⁠29–⁠6 in the games on file.

AwayIllinois6–⁠6 in 1991
41
HomePurdue4–⁠7 in 1991
14

FinalAttendance 33,152

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Illinois 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Purdue leads 49–⁠47–⁠6; as played, 48–⁠47–⁠6 in the 101 games on file; the official count covers all 102 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Purdue 24, Illinois 17
2025Illinois 43, Purdue 27
2024Illinois 50, Purdue 49
2023Purdue 44, Illinois 19
2022Purdue 31, Illinois 24
2021Purdue 13, Illinois 9

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