Illinois Fighting Illini 43–27 Purdue Boilermakers: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2025

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Purdue Boilermakers 43–27 in Week 6, 2025. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 43, Purdue Boilermakers 27.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini rolled past Purdue Boilermakers 43–27 in Week 6 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 388.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.78 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ca'Lil Valentine — 95.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Michael Jackson III — 14 rec, 94.0 yds.
EPA edge: Purdue (+0.222/play) vs Illinois (+0.131/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	24	12	3	43
Purdue Boilermakers	6	6	6	6	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

+3OPP 18

+3

+3OPP 17

+3

PURPurdue Boilermakers

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Purdue
Q1TD
RBRyan Browne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Ryan Browne rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 35 yards
Illinois
Q2TD
HBHank Beatty
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Luke Altmyer pass to Hank Beatty for a touchdown (62 yards)
Illinois
Q2TD
KFKaden Feagin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Kaden Feagin rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q2TD
CVCa'Lil Valentine
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Ca'Lil Valentine rushes 25 yards for a touchdown
Purdue
Q2TD
CSCorey Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Ryan Browne pass to Corey Smith for a touchdown (60 yards)
Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
24-12
Field goal good from 42 yards
Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
27-12
Field goal good from 45 yards
Purdue
Q3TD
AHAntonio Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Antonio Harris rushes 41 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
30-18
Field goal good from 34 yards
Illinois
Q3TD
KFKaden Feagin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-18
Kaden Feagin rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Purdue
Q4TD
DMDevin Mockobee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-24
Devin Mockobee rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
39-24
Field goal good from 40 yards

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 388.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.78 EPA/play +18.81 EPA
Ryan Browne (Purdue) — 297.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.56 EPA

Rushing

Ca'Lil Valentine (Illinois) — 95.0 yds · 1 TD -0.21 EPA
Devin Mockobee (Purdue) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA
Kaden Feagin (Illinois) — 16.0 yds · 2 TD -0.38 EPA

Receiving

Michael Jackson III (Purdue) — 14 rec · 94.0 yds +0.27 EPA
Nitro Tuggle (Purdue) — 2 rec · 33.0 yds -0.55 EPA
Hank Beatty (Illinois) — 5 rec · 201.0 yds +2.80 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	24	79.2%	388	1	+0.78	+18.81
Ryan Browne	Purdue	52	57.7%	297	1	+0.03	+1.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois	Purdue
Plays	61	75
EPA / play	+0.131	+0.222
Total EPA	+7.96	+16.66
Success rate	41.0%	50.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.784	+0.030
Rush EPA / play	-0.293	+0.657
Yards	518	453

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Purdue	6	29	-1.26	Punt
Q1	Illinois	3	8	-1.47	Punt
Q1	Purdue	9	66	+4.83	Ended
Q1	Purdue	1	1	+0.71	Rush TD
Q1	Illinois	12	61	+1.90	Field goal
Q2	Purdue	4	37	+1.56	Ended
Q2	Illinois	1	62	+4.91	Pass TD
Q2	Purdue	8	22	-1.51	Punt
Q2	Illinois	8	89	+4.38	Rush TD
Q2	Purdue	3	8	-1.22	Punt
Q2	Illinois	2	80	+6.16	Rush TD
Q2	Purdue	5	75	+6.76	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois	4	51	-0.91	Field goal
Q3	Illinois	5	38	-0.81	Field goal
Q3	Purdue	6	81	+7.69	Rush TD
Q3	Illinois	6	-2	-5.65	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Ryan Browne pass to Corey Smith for a touchdown (60 yards) (+6.2 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Hank Beatty for a touchdown (62 yards) (+4.91 EPA)
Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Antonio Harris rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+4.67 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Punt for 56 yards (-4.42 EPA)
Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Ryan Browne rushes for 7 yards (4th & 6) (+3.88 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Hank Beatty for 49 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.77 EPA)
Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Ryan Browne pass to Nitro Tuggle for 27 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.58 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ca'Lil Valentine rushes 25 yards for a touchdown (+3.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (43–27) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 388.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Purdue at 0.222 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Illinois Fighting Illini 43, Purdue Boilermakers 27 in Week 6 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 43–27.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Purdue Boilermakers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752861.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Purdue Boilermakers in passing?

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) led passers with 388.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Illinois Fighting Illini at Purdue Boilermakers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.