- Matchup: Oregon Ducks vs Illinois Fighting Illini
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL
- Broadcast: BTN
- Point Spread: Fighting Illini (+8.5)
- Over/Under Total: 50.5
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This Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Oregon Ducks (4-2) will visit Gies Memorial Stadium to face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-3). The Ducks are currently favored by 8.5 points, while the over/under for the game is set at 50.5.
The Oregon Ducks enter this game with a solid record of 4-2 for the season. In their most recent outing, they triumphed over the Nebraska Cornhuskers by a score of 17-14. During that contest, they executed 76 plays, accumulating a total of 242 yards. Oregon’s rushing game saw them carry the ball 38 times for 129 yards, averaging 3.4 yards per carry. Defensively, they allowed 78 rushing yards on 33 attempts, yielding an average of 2.4 yards per rush. In the passing game, Oregon allowed 18 completions on 34 attempts for a total of 164 yards, achieving a completion rate of 52.9%.
Defensively, Oregon has given up 1,294 passing yards this season, placing them 53rd in the nation. They allow an average of 215.7 passing yards per game while opponents have a completion percentage of 54.1%. Overall, they surrender an average of 327.3 yards per outing, ranking 41st in Division I. In terms of touchdowns, they’ve allowed 9 through the air and 5 on the ground. Opponents average 3.3 yards per carry against the Ducks, totaling 111.7 rushing yards per game this season. After 6 games, Oregon has conceded 670 rushing yards, ranking them 42nd in college football with an average of 20.7 points allowed per game.
The Fighting Illini come into this match with a record of 3-3. In their last appearance, Illinois secured a nail-biting victory against the Michigan State Spartans, winning 38-37. Throughout that game, the Illini compiled 409 yards over 70 plays, averaging 5.8 yards per play. Their rushing attack averaged 3.8 yards per attempt, finishing with 127 yards on 33 carries, while they conceded 27 rushing attempts for 127 yards, allowing 4.7 yards per carry. In the passing game, the Fighting Illini’s defense faced challenges, giving up a completion percentage of 85.2% with 215 yards allowed on 23 completions out of 27 attempts.
In terms of offensive output, the Fighting Illini rank 51st in Division I, averaging 31.8 points per game. They have amassed an average of 405.5 yards per game, placing them 59th in the country. Illinois has committed 25 penalties for 232 yards, ranking 132nd in the nation for miscues. This season, they have thrown 4 interceptions while not losing any fumbles, achieving 137 first downs. So far, they have passed for a total of 1,528 yards, averaging 254.7 passing yards per game, which is 44th in college football. Additionally, they have averaged 150.8 rushing yards per game, totaling 905 rushing yards this season.
On the defensive side, Illinois has allowed 761 rushing yards this season, averaging 126.8 yards per game, and they have given up 8 rushing touchdowns. In the passing department, they have allowed 12 touchdowns and 248.3 passing yards per game, putting them at 114th nationally. Overall, Illinois has surrendered 167 points over the season. They have secured 1 fumble and 2 interceptions in their defensive efforts this season, partaking in 387 plays, which ranks them 31st in the nation. The Fighting Illini allow 27.8 points per game, ranking them 106th overall in college football.
Who do you think will come out on top in this Ducks vs. Fighting Illini showdown against the spread?
Expert Prediction: Bet on the Ducks -8.5!
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