Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor is upended by Purdue cornerback Simeon Smiley during the first half Saturday in Champaign.
A photographer shoots warmups near cardboard cutouts of fans before the Illinois-Purdue game Saturday in Champaign.
Purdue linebacker Jaylan Alexander, left, gets his hand on the throwing arm of Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor during the first half Saturday in Champaign.
Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright, right, celebrates his touchdown catch in front of Illinois defensive back Sydney Brown (30) and Nate Hobbs on Saturday in Champaign.
Illinois quarterback Matt Robinson throws a pass during the first half against Purdue on Saturday in Champaign.
Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) keeps Illinois defensive back Tony Adams (6) from intercepting a pass during the first half Saturday in Champaign.
Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) carries the ball during the first half against Purdue on Saturday in Champaign.
Illinois’ Owen Carney Jr. (99) and Jake Hansen (35) tackle Purdue’s Zander Horvath in the first quarter Saturday in Champaign.
Purdue’s Derrick Barnes (55) sacks Illinois quarterback Matt Robinson in the first quarter Saturday in Champaign.
Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor scrambles against a Purdue defender Saturday in Champaign.
Illinois defensive lineman Owen Carney Jr., left, strips Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell of the ball during the first half Saturday in Champaign.
Cardboard cutouts of Illinois football fans are placed in the east stands of Memorial Stadium as family members of Illinois and Purdue players occupy the west stands Saturday in Champaign.
Illinois running back Mike Epstein runs into Purdue cornerback Cam Allen during the first half Saturday in Champaign.
Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes advances his interception as Illinois running back Mike Epstein tries to bring him down during the first half Saturday in Champaign.
Illinois’ Nate Hobbs, right, and Sydney Brown close in on Purdue’s David Bell in the first quarter Saturday in Champaign.
Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor scrambles against a Purdue defender in the first quarter Saturday in Champaign.
Purdue’s David Bell dives for extra yardage after a reception against Illinois on Saturday in Champaign.
Purdue’s Alfred Armour celebrates on the sideline after a defensive touchdown against Illinois in the third quarter Saturday in Champaign.
Illinois’ Mike Epstein runs with the ball against Purdue on Saturday in Champaign.
Purdue’s Dedrick Mackey defends a pass intended for Illinois’ Brian Hightower in the fourth quarter Saturday in Champaign.
Purdue’s DaMarcus Mitchell sacks Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor on Saturday in Champaign.
Illinois’ Owen Carney Jr.sacks Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell in the fourth quarter Saturday in Champaign.
Cardboard cutouts of Illinois fans are seen in the empty stands in the fourth quarter during a game against Purdue on Saturday in Champaign.
Illinois tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe (88) falls into the end zone for a touchdown as Purdue cornerback Simeon Smiley, left, and DJ Johnson defend during the second half Saturday in Champaign.
