The Boilermakers lost to Illinois in consecutive Cannon trophy games for the first time since 2001 and 2002.

Purdue looked better rushing the football but could not avoid inopportune mistakes it has shown against superior opponents.

Up next: Purdue at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue football displayed many of the elements necessary to upset Illinois at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday.

The Boilermakers simply still cannot do them consistently enough, and cannot avoid crippling instances of self-sabotage. Ross-Ade Stadium's crowd began to thin out in the third quarter of a 43-27 loss .

Purdue’s Big Ten Conference losing streak reaches 11 games as the Illini successfully defend the Cannon for the first time since 2001-02.

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