The Fighting Illini will play the Boilermakers on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Ross-Ade Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 6 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on BTN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 6 action features a matchup between Illinois and Purdue taking place at Ross-Ade Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Illinois has a 95.00 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Purdue is 92.33.
- Away Illinois - Heading into Week 6, Illinois currently has a 1-1 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Purdue - Purdue has a 2-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 6 matchup, they rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the Illinois away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Illinois ranks 5th (179) in the Big Ten Conference, with Purdue currently ranking 15th (112) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Illinois stands 3rd (117) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Purdue sits at 5th (106) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Illinois has a 4-1 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Purdue currently 2-2 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the mornin' to ya, college football fans! Illinois clashes with Purdue this Saturday!
This Week 6 showdown is set to take place at the raucous Ross-Ade Stadium in Purdue.
Illinois comes in hot with a SportsBetting3.com Power Ranking of 95.00, while Purdue sits at 92.33.
Illinois boasts a 4-1 record, while Purdue looks to improve their standing at 2-2. Bet this game at BetRivers or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below for a chance to strike gold!
Best Fighting Illini at Boilermakers Odds
| Underdog Purdue | Favorite Illinois |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Purdue | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -7.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Purdue is a +7.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 55.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Purdue is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Illinois
Purdue
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | -7.5 -115+7.5 -105 |
Underdog Purdue - Purdue bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +7.5 Purdue underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -7.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois at Purdue Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Illinois
Purdue
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | -200+135+10000Bet |
Illinois
Purdue
Game to Overtime
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1150No -10000Bet |
Illinois
Purdue
Both Teams Score 10+
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -1400No +675Bet |
Illinois
Purdue
Both Teams Score 20+
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -155No +120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Illinois
Purdue
Both Teams Score 30+
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +360No -525Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 6 | Illinois vs Purdue Saturday, October 4th, 2025 | ILL 43, PUR 27 Ross-Ade Stadium | Illinois by 16 |
| 2024 Week 7 | Purdue vs Illinois Saturday, October 12th, 2024 | ILL 50, PUR 49 (OT) Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Illinois by 1 |
| 2023 Week 5 | Illinois vs Purdue Saturday, September 30th, 2023 | PUR 44, ILL 19 Ross-Ade Stadium | Purdue by 25 |
| 2022 Week 11 | Purdue vs Illinois Saturday, November 12th, 2022 | PUR 31, ILL 24 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Purdue by 7 |
| 2021 Week 4 | Illinois vs Purdue Saturday, September 25th, 2021 | PUR 13, ILL 9 Ross-Ade Stadium | Purdue by 4 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 Illinois | 2-2 | 0.500 | 5 | 2 | 238 | 178 | 3-1 | 2-1 | L1 |
| Purdue | 0-4 | 0.000 | 2 | 5 | 159 | 195 | 2-2 | 0-3 | L5 |
Illinois & Purdue Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Illinois Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Illinois |
No NCAA College Football Championship TM Purdue YR: futures available
Illinois & Purdue Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Western Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 52, WIU 3 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Illinois vs Duke | ILL 45, DUKE 19 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Western Michigan vs Illinois | ILL 38, WMU 0 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Indiana | IU 63, ILL 10 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | USC vs Illinois | ILL 34, USC 32 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Illinois vs Purdue | ILL 43, PUR 27 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Ohio State vs Illinois | OSU 34, ILL 16 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Illinois vs Washington | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Rutgers vs Illinois | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 12 | Maryland vs Illinois | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Illinois vs Wisconsin | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Northwestern vs Illinois | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Ball State vs Purdue | PUR 31, BALL 0 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Southern Illinois vs Purdue | PUR 34, SIU 17 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | USC vs Purdue | USC 33, PUR 17 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Purdue vs Notre Dame | ND 56, PUR 30 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Illinois vs Purdue | ILL 43, PUR 27 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Purdue vs Minnesota | MINN 27, PUR 20 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Purdue vs Northwestern | NU 19, PUR 0 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Rutgers vs Purdue | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Purdue vs Michigan | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Ohio State vs Purdue | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Purdue vs Washington | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Indiana vs Purdue | Friday, November 28th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Illinois vs Purdue College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Illinois vs Purdue Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Purdue Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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