Rutgers, Illinois and College Football
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Rutgers and Illinois are set to face each other on Saturday, November 1, at noon ET from Gies Memorial Stadium. The game airs live on NBC and streams on Peacock
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3 keys for the Illinois football defense against Rutgers
Illinois needs to force Rutgers into third down opportunities. That is when they struggle the most, and the Illini can potentially get off the field and put the ball back in Luke Altmyer's hands. Sadly, Illini opponents convert 50.56% of their third downs, which ranks No. 131 out of 136 teams in the FBS. Something has to give in this matchup.
A drive where the Boilermakers found big yardage on the ground concluded with a score through the air. Devin Mockobee moved the chains on a fourth-and-1. On the following play, Malachi Thomas' 61-yard run was Purdue's longest play of the season. Thomas scored on an 8-yard pass from Malachi Singleton to cap Purdue's opening drive.
Rutgers has also partnered with Vet Tix to provide complimentary tickets for military members and veterans. The preparations surely ensure they can enjoy the day’s festivities and game action. The celebration will begin long before kickoff.
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Jai Patel's field goal with two seconds left sent Rutgers football to a 27-24 win over Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Rutgers football fans can officially mark their calendars. The Scarlet Knights’ upcoming Big Ten showdown at No. 23 Illinois is set for a noon ET/11 a.m. local
Purdue had the ball with 1:06 to go and the score tied at 24. Browne attempted a short pass to the flat that was batted. Browne snagged the ball out of midair and lunged forward, but it was punched free and recovered by Rutgers.
Rutgers football took its first step toward salvaging the season by beating Purdue, and now the Scarlet Knights have a chance to build on it against Illinois. The Scarlet Knights will travel to play the Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champagne, Illinois on Nov. 1 (Big Ten Network, noon ET) with a chance to pick up a second-straight victory.