Illinois Purdue Football

Illinois running back Josh McCray (0) runs in for a touchdown against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — After two road games and a bye week, the Fighting Illini are back in Memorial Stadium to face longtime rival Purdue.

The match up against the Boilermakers is the first home Big Ten game of the season and the 100th meeting between the teams.

How to watch Purdue at Illinois live

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 12

  • Time: 2:30 p.m. CT

  • Site: Memorial Stadium

  • City: Champaign, IL

  • TV/Streaming: FS1

Saturday's game is 75th time that the two teams have battled for The Cannon. Illinois has not taken home the trophy since 2019.

Purdue has a slight lead in the series at 48-45-6.

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