Purdue faces Northwestern with Big Ten title hopes at stake

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald reacts after a pass interference penalty on Northwestern defensive back Devin Turner (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Purdue players poses with the Purdue Canon after retaining it in their rivalry with Illinois with a 31-24 win after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan (10) runs down the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) stays on the ground after sustaining an injury against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Northwestern running back Evan Hull, bottom, is tackled by Ohio State safety Cameron Martinez, left, linebacker Tommy Eichenberg and defensive end Zach Harrison, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Purdue tight end Payne Durham catches a touchdown pass as Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Purdue won 31-24. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Purdue running back Devin Mockobee runs away from Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)