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Illinois running back Chase Brown's right leg injury is "trending in the right direction," according to coach Bret Bielema. The Illini are in a four-way tie atop the Big Ten West heading into their game at No. 3 Michigan.
The No. 21 Fighting Illini (7-2, 4-2) will take on Purdue (5-4, 3-3) on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois closes out its nonconference schedule against Chattanooga at Memorial Stadium on Thursday night.
The No. 14 Fighting Illini (7-1, 4-1) return to Memorial Stadium to host Michigan State (3-5, 1-4) on Saturday.
The Fighting Illini defeat Nebraska, 26-9, to win their sixth-straight game.