The numbers have been crunched, and the metrics expect the Illini to take down the Boilermakers on Friday night ...

With 72 Big Ten wins over the last five years, Purdue has set a new conference record for victories over a five-year stretch.

After a commanding victory in the home finale to bid farewell to senior Caleb Furst, the Boilers look ahead to one last regular season matchup on the road against the high-flying offense of Illinois.