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Purdue Boilermakers get past Fighting Illini 13-9

By Michael Marot
Published  September 25, 2021 6:34pm CDT
University of Illinois
Associated Press

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Aidan O'Connell hooked up with T.J. Sheffield on a 14-yard touchdown pass with 5:44 left to play, giving Purdue a 13-9 victory over rival Illinois. 

The Boilermakers rebounded from their only loss of the season by claiming the Cannon Trophy for the second straight year. 

Illinois has lost four in a row since beating Nebraska in the season opener, this one coming after giving up the only touchdown of the game.

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