TCR Daily Brief: Thursday, Oct. 1

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🏈 The Big Story

Illinois prepares for Purdue with a new-look defense

Saturday's Homecoming matchup with Purdue will mark the first game for Illinois' defense since defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck and the program parted ways. Bret Bielema said the Illini will have some schematic changes, but he isn't giving away much ahead of Saturday's 3:15 p.m. kickoff. Illinois enters the game 2-2 after last week's 42-19 loss at Ohio State.