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PHOTO COLLECTION: Election 2024 Campaign for President

2024-10-13 08:30 Last Updated At:08:41

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Durham, N.C. Mayor Leonardo Williams, left, takes a selfie with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris as she arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Durham, N.C. Mayor Leonardo Williams, left, takes a selfie with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris as she arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C, from left, and Rep. Deborah Ross, D-N.C., greet Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris as she arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C, from left, and Rep. Deborah Ross, D-N.C., greet Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris as she arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Dennis Quaid arrives to speak at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dennis Quaid arrives to speak at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

An attendee, with ice in his hat to cool off, attends a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

An attendee, with ice in his hat to cool off, attends a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dennis Quaid speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dennis Quaid speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign event Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign event Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, packs diapers Greg Hatem, owner of The Pit Authentic Barbecue, as Harris visits the restaurant to learn about their relief efforts for Hurricane Helene, in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, packs diapers Greg Hatem, owner of The Pit Authentic Barbecue, as Harris visits the restaurant to learn about their relief efforts for Hurricane Helene, in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, hugs Republican House candidate Mayra Flores at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, hugs Republican House candidate Mayra Flores at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Law enforcement snipers look over the scene before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Law enforcement snipers look over the scene before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump listens at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump listens at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump attends a campaign event Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump attends a campaign event Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Durham, N.C. Mayor Leonardo Williams, left, takes a selfie with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris as she arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Durham, N.C. Mayor Leonardo Williams, left, takes a selfie with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris as she arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C, from left, and Rep. Deborah Ross, D-N.C., greet Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris as she arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C, from left, and Rep. Deborah Ross, D-N.C., greet Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris as she arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Dennis Quaid arrives to speak at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dennis Quaid arrives to speak at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

An attendee, with ice in his hat to cool off, attends a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

An attendee, with ice in his hat to cool off, attends a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dennis Quaid speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dennis Quaid speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign event Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign event Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, packs diapers Greg Hatem, owner of The Pit Authentic Barbecue, as Harris visits the restaurant to learn about their relief efforts for Hurricane Helene, in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, packs diapers Greg Hatem, owner of The Pit Authentic Barbecue, as Harris visits the restaurant to learn about their relief efforts for Hurricane Helene, in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, hugs Republican House candidate Mayra Flores at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, hugs Republican House candidate Mayra Flores at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Law enforcement snipers look over the scene before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Law enforcement snipers look over the scene before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Calhoun Ranch, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Coachella, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump listens at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump listens at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump attends a campaign event Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump attends a campaign event Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

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No. 23 Illinois outlasts Purdue 50-49 in overtime on sack on 2-point conversion

2024-10-13 08:21 Last Updated At:08:31

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Luke Altmyer threw a 25-yard touchdown pass in overtime to Pat Bryant, and Dylan Rosiek sacked Purdue's Ryan Browne on a 2-point conversion attempt to give No. 23 Illinois a 50-49 victory Saturday.

Illinois (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) had lost four straight and seven of its last eight against Purdue (1-5, 0-3). The Illini hadn’t beaten the Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium since 2010.

Illinois’ David Alano made a 38-yard field goal as time expired to tie it at 43 after Purdue rallied.

Ahrmad Branch, on his only carry of the day, scored on a 3-yard run in OT for the Boilermakers.

Altmyer completed 20 of 34 passes for 379 yards and three touchdowns. Josh McCray ran for 78 yards and two TDs and caught a scoring pass. Bryant caught four passes for 104 yards.

Browne, a redshirt freshman making his first career start with Hudson Card sidelined by a concussion, rushed for 118 yards on 17 carries and completed 18 of 26 passes for 297 yards and three TDs after throwing for just 9 yards in the first half.

Max Klare caught six passes for 133 yards for Purdue. Mockobee ran for 102 yards on 11 carries.

Down 27-3 at halftime, Purdue launched a comeback.

The Boilermakers scored two TDs in eight seconds on 53-yard pass from Browne to Jahmal Edrine and a sack of Altmyer by Nyland Green that caused a fumble that Will Heldt returned 16 yards for TD.

After Browne threw a 62-yard strike to Klare on a double-reverse flea flicker, a 24-yard field goal by Spencer Porath made it 27-20. Altmyer ended Purdue’s surge with a 13-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter.

The Boilermakers responded with an 8-yard TD pass from Browne to Jaron Tibbs and a 2-point conversion pass from Browne to Klare, but McCray scored on a 3-yard run to make it 40-28 with 5:26 to go in regulation time.

Purdue cut the lead to 40-35 with 1:35 left on a 2-yard TD run by Mockobee.

After Ben Freehill recovered an onside kick, the Boilermakers scored again on a 13-yard pass from Brown to Mockobee and a 2-point conversion pass from Browne to Edrine with 46 seconds left to move in front for the first time at 43-40.

THE TAKEAWAY

Illinois: Now that the Illini have vanquished the Boilermakers, the biggest thorn in their side over the past several years, they can focus on back-to-back huge Big Ten games to end the month. They’ll host No. 24 Michigan next week in the culmination of a season-long celebration of Memorial Stadium’s 100th anniversary and travel to No. 3 Oregon the following week.

Purdue: The Boilermakers dropped their fifth straight after a season-opening win over Indiana State. Purdue came into the Illinois game with one of the lowest-scoring offenses and most porous defenses in the country and even though both units showed signs of life in the second half against the Illini, they have to go up against three of the country’s top four teams (Oregon, Oho State and Penn State) in the next four games.

POLL IMPLICATIONS

Beating one of the country’s worst teams by just seven points in overtime shouldn’t propel Illinois higher in the AP Top 25. But they Illini shouldn’t drop, either, because they did what they needed to do against a foe that was desperate for a win.

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Illinois running back Josh McCray scores between Purdue defensive back Dillon Thieneman, left, and defensive back Nyland Green during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois running back Josh McCray scores between Purdue defensive back Dillon Thieneman, left, and defensive back Nyland Green during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) touchdown pass to wide receiver Zakhari Franklin during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) touchdown pass to wide receiver Zakhari Franklin during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois wide receiver Zakhari Franklin scores on a pass from quarterback Luke Altmyer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois wide receiver Zakhari Franklin scores on a pass from quarterback Luke Altmyer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Luke Altmyer as Purdue defensive back Botros Alisandro defends during the overtime period of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 50-49. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Luke Altmyer as Purdue defensive back Botros Alisandro defends during the overtime period of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 50-49. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer heads to the end zone for a touchdown past Purdue defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer heads to the end zone for a touchdown past Purdue defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue head coach Ryan Walters watches the video replay screen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue head coach Ryan Walters watches the video replay screen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue defensive back Nyland Green (2) tips the ball away from Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue defensive back Nyland Green (2) tips the ball away from Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne is sacked by Illinois linebacker Dylan Rosiek on a two-point conversion giving Illinois a 50-49 win in overtime during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne is sacked by Illinois linebacker Dylan Rosiek on a two-point conversion giving Illinois a 50-49 win in overtime during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois running back Josh McCray celebrates his touchdown with tight end Carson Goda during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois running back Josh McCray celebrates his touchdown with tight end Carson Goda during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant celebrates with the Purdue cannon after the team's 50-49 overtime win over Purdue in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant celebrates with the Purdue cannon after the team's 50-49 overtime win over Purdue in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne lays on the ground after being sacked on a two-point conversion giving Illinois a 50-49 win in overtime during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne lays on the ground after being sacked on a two-point conversion giving Illinois a 50-49 win in overtime during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) Declan Duley (31) and Devin Hale (53) celebrate with the Purdue cannon after the team's 50-49 overtime win over Purdue in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) Declan Duley (31) and Devin Hale (53) celebrate with the Purdue cannon after the team's 50-49 overtime win over Purdue in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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