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Illinois wastes homecoming opportunity as Purdue hands Bret Bielema a costly Big Ten loss

Purdue spoiled Illinois' homecoming celebration by securing a 24-17 conference victory on Saturday. Despite matching their opponents with 345 total yards and claiming more first downs, the home team struggled to capitalize on scoring chances, converting only two of four red-zone opportunities while suffering a costly turnover and a penalty-erased touchdown.

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