The availability report has been released for Saturday's game between Purdue and Illinois. The Boilermakers are without a starting defensive back.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue will be without one of its starting defensive backs for Saturday's matinee against No. 22 Illinois at Ross-Ade Stadium. Senior defensive back Tony Grimes will miss the contest due to injury, according to the team's availability report.
Grimes started in each of Purdue's first four games of the 2025 season. He has accounted for nine total tackles on the season, including five solo stops. His presence will be missed, especially for a secondary unit that has struggled this season. Purdue's defense allows 213 yards per game through the air this season and has surrendered 14 pass plays exceeding 20 yards. The Boilermakers have yet to record an interception on the year and have forced just one turnover. Grimes' absence, especially against a skilled Illinois passing attack led by Luke Altmyer, could be a problem for the Boilermakers. Altmyer has thrown for 1,183 yards, 11 touchdowns and no interceptions, while completing more than 71% of his passes. Additionally, wide receiver EJ Horton Jr. has been listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Fighting Illini. The senior has played in all four games, making two starts. He has totaled 10 receptions for 125 yards so far this season. Horton has been a key part of a wide receiver room that has shown significant improvement from a year ago. Six Boilermakers are listed as "out" for Saturday's game against Illinois. Horton is the only player listed as questionable. Illinois has five players listed as "out" for the game, one is questionable, and five are out for the season. Kickoff between Purdue and Illinois is set for noon ET, and the game will air on the Big Ten Network. Below are the availability reports for both the Boilermakers and the Fighting Illini.#8 De'Nylon Morrissette, wide receiver#96 Jordan Cree, defensive linemanIllinois Fighting Illini availability report#42 Luke Zardzin, linebackerOut for season#56 JJ Hirdes, offensive lineman: Purdue will host No. 22 Illinois in a Big Ten rivalry game this weekend. Here's everything you need to know about the matchup between the Boilers and Illini.
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