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Illinois Fighting Illini

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Illinois Fighting Illini is 8-4 on the season, 6-5-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +17.6. Illinois Fighting Illini holds a power rating of +17.6, ranking them among the stronger teams in the FBS and suggesting consistent line value as a favourite; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Big Ten Conference
Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL), Champaign, IL
Power Rating: +17.6
HFA Rating:2.6 pts
Record: 8-4
ATS: 6-5-1
O/U: 5-6-1

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
Western Illinois
W 52-3
Push
Push
at
Duke
W 45-19
W
Over
vs
Western Michigan
W 38-0
W
Under
at
Indiana
L 10-63
L
Over
vs
USC
W 34-32
W
Over
at
Purdue
W 43-27
W
Over
vs
Ohio State
L 16-34
L
Under
at
Washington
L 25-42
L
Over
vs
Rutgers
W 35-13
W
Under
vs
Maryland
W 24-6
W
Under
at
Wisconsin
L 10-27
L
Under
vs
Northwestern
W 20-13
L
Under
vs
Tennessee
W 30-28
Push
Push

2025 Season Travel Profile

5,483 miles — ranked 86th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0—Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1Western IllinoisHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 2Duke580 mi580 mi
Week 3Western MichiganHome (0 mi)580 mi
Week 4Indiana111 mi691 mi
Week 5USCHome (0 mi)691 mi
Week 6Purdue73 mi765 mi
Week 7Ohio StateHome (0 mi)765 mi
Week 8—Bye
Week 9Washington1,763 mi2,528 mi
Week 10RutgersHome (0 mi)2,528 mi
Week 11—Bye
Week 12MarylandHome (0 mi)2,528 mi
Week 13Wisconsin214 mi2,742 mi
Week 14NorthwesternHome (0 mi)2,742 mi

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Defensive heroics seal win

Miles Scott's two interceptions in the final five minutes were crucial in securing the 20-13 victory, highlighting a defense that forced four turnovers overall.

Offensive struggles in second half

After a 14-10 halftime lead, Illinois managed only six points in the second half via two field goals, indicating potential issues with sustaining drives in adverse weather.

Historic season milestones

Illinois achieved back-to-back bowl eligibility for the first time since 2010-11 and consecutive eight-win seasons for the first time since 1989-90, showing program progress.

Senior leadership impact

Quarterback Luke Altmyer and defensive end Gabe Jacas led the senior class, with Altmyer completing 10 of 15 passes for 136 yards and Jacas being the Big Ten sacks leader.

Bowl game outlook

The Illini await a bowl invitation, and their performance in this game—especially the defensive resilience—suggests they could be competitive in a postseason matchup.

Sources

Schedule & Results

Power Ratings & HFA

Illinois Fighting Illini — 8-4 overall, 6-5-1 ATS, power rating +17.6.