Quarterback questions loom as Purdue, Illinois clash

Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton (14) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Purdue tight end Payne Durham (87) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 27-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm watches a field goal from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 27-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Notre Dame defensive lineman Justin Ademilola (9) sacks Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 27-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Maryland linebacker Durell Nchami sacks Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters makes a cut as Maryland defensive back Nick Cross comes up to make a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois running back Joshua McCray (0) stiff-arms Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

UTSA running back Brendon Brady, left, scores as Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen (35) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski listens to head coach Bret Bielema during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)