blog posts Illinois hosts Purdue for 100th all-time meeting, Cannon Trophy rivalry Oct 11, 2024 10:45 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images No. 23 Illinois returns to Memorial Stadium following a two-game road trip, hosting Purdue on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Playing at home as a ranked team for the first time since 2022, the Illini will battle the Boilermakers for the Cannon trophy. Share on Facebook Tweet Email