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No. 18 Purdue has upside as underdog vs. Illinois

March 7, 2025 01:19 PM

Vaughn Dalzell previews Friday's Big Ten clash with "major implications" between No. 18 Purdue and Illinois, sharing why he's comfortable backing the Boilermakers to cover the spread and win as underdogs.

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