Cannon Trophy secured with Boilers 44-19 win over Illinois Boiler Football Recaps Football Illinois Fighting Illini Purdue Boilermakers Purdue Boilermakers by Chris Shaw - October 2, 20230 West Lafayette – The Purdue Boilermakers put in a strong second half effort the stretch their halftime lead of 16-13 to a final of 44-19 over Illinois on Saturday in front of a sold-out crowd for Homecoming. photo gallery