- Matchup: USC Trojans vs Illinois Fighting Illini
- Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Venue: Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL
- Broadcast: FOX
- Odds: Fighting Illini (+7.0)
- Over/Under: 59
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The USC Trojans (4-0) are set to visit Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 27, 2025, to face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-1). Illinois enters this contest as 7.0-point underdogs. The total is projected at 59 points.
The USC Trojans are enjoying a perfect start with a 4-0 record this season. In their most recent outing, they emerged victorious against the Michigan State Spartans with a score of 45-31. Defensively, the Trojans allowed 112 rushing yards on 32 carries, averaging 3.5 yards per rush. In the passing game, they permitted 13 completions on 23 attempts, resulting in 225 yards at a completion rate of 56.5%. Overall, USC ran 66 plays, accumulating 523 total yards. Notably, their ground game was impressive, with 289 yards on 40 rushing attempts, yielding an average of 7.2 yards per carry.
This season, the Trojans have amassed a total of 2,335 yards. In terms of scoring, USC has racked up 10 touchdowns through the air and 15 on the ground, while turning the ball over 3 times. With 104 first downs and 33 penalties costing them 323 yards, USC averages 252.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 12th nationally. Their scoring average stands at an impressive 52.5 points per game.
The Illinois Fighting Illini enter this game with a 3-1 record. Their last matchup ended in disappointment as they fell 63-10 to the Indiana Hoosiers. In that game, the Fighting Illini managed just 161 yards on 45 plays, averaging 3.6 yards per play. Their rushing offense struggled mightily, gaining only 2 yards on 20 carries at an average of 0.1 yards per attempt. On defense, Illinois allowed 49 rushing attempts for 312 yards, giving up 6.4 yards per rush. In the passing game, their defense struggled as well, permitting a completion rate of 91.3%, yielding 267 yards on 21 of 23 passing attempts.
So far, the Illinois Fighting Illini are averaging 344.5 yards per game, ranking them 103rd in the FBS. Their offense has incurred 180 yards in penalties across 21 infractions, placing them 82nd nationally in terms of discipline. They average 124.0 rushing yards per game and have totaled 496 rushing yards on the season. With 1 interception and no fumbles lost, they have secured 75 first downs. Offensively, Illinois ranks 43rd in Division 1 with an average of 36.3 points per game. The passing attack has generated 882 yards this season, averaging 220.5 yards per outing, which is good for 75th in the FBS.
Defensively, the Fighting Illini are allowing 21.3 points per game, ranking them 62nd in college football. They have surrendered 534 rushing yards this season, averaging 133.5 yards per game along with 3 rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they’ve allowed 7 passing touchdowns and 212.0 yards per game, putting them at 69th nationally. The Illinois defense has participated in 248 plays, ranking 69th in the FBS. So far this season, they have recovered 5 fumbles and recorded 1 interception while allowing a total of 85 points.
Who will emerge victorious in the upcoming Trojans vs. Fighting Illini game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Trojans -7.0
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