Sat, Oct 4 · Week 6 · Conference game
Illinois at Purdue weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
- TV
- BTN
Illinois at Purdue has been played. Final: Illinois 43, Purdue 27. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
Typical October at the stadium: highs near 66°19°, lows near 48°9°, rain on 32% of days.
Stadium
Stadium page Ross-Ade Stadium
- Location
- West Lafayette, IN
- Surface
- Grass
- Roof
- Open air
- Elevation
- 610 ft186 m
Typical in October
Highs near 66°19°, lows near 48°9°. Rain on 32% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 27%, freezing on 2%. 10-year average.
Series history
Series tied 1-1
2 meetings tracked here since 2024 · Purdue won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Oct 3 | Purdue at Illinois | Purdue 24-17 | Gies Memorial Stadium |
| 2024 | Oct 12 | Purdue at Illinois | Illinois 50-49 | Gies Memorial Stadium |
Game-day weather history
Recent games at Ross-Ade Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Washington at Purdue | 38–26 |  51°10° · dry · 30 mph49 km/h gusts |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Minnesota at Purdue | 13–41 |  66°19° · dry · 13 mph22 km/h gusts |
Q&A
Illinois at Purdue: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Illinois at Purdue?
Illinois at Purdue has been played. Final: Illinois 43, Purdue 27. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.
Does Ross-Ade Stadium have a roof?
No. Ross-Ade Stadium is an open-air stadium with a grass field, so the weather plays a part.