Purdue at Illinois

Saturday, October 27, 1917

Illinois beat Purdue 27–⁠0. It was their 24th meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 14–⁠5–⁠4 in the games on file.

AwayPurdue3–⁠4 in 1917
0
HomeIllinois5–⁠2–⁠1 in 1917
27

FinalHigh 47°F, low 36°F, 0.16 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Illinois 79% 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 78 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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