The Illinois Fighting Illini may have lost last weekend to the Wisconsin Badgers. However, they Illini played well in that game. Illinois allowed 24 points to Wisconsin. Now, it will take on the Purdue Boilermakers this Saturday.

On Thursday, coach Lovie Smith previewed the upcoming game against the Boilermakers. Plus, he talks about the much improved Illinois defense as well.

 

Kickoff between Illinois and Purdue is set for noon ET and will be televised on BTN.