- Matchup: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini
- Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL
- Broadcast: NBC
- Betting Odds: Fighting Illini favored by 12.0 points
- Total Points Over/Under: 62.5
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This upcoming clash at Memorial Stadium features the Illinois Fighting Illini (5-3) taking on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-4) on Saturday, November 1, 2025. According to Las Vegas oddsmakers, Rutgers is entering the game as 12.0-point underdogs, with the total points line set at 62.5.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights enter this contest with a balanced record of 4-4 for the season. Their previous match was a thrilling encounter against the Purdue Boilermakers, in which the Scarlet Knights secured a victory with a score of 27-24. Overall, they ran 75 offensive plays and amassed 543 yards. On the ground, Rutgers efficiently carried the ball 48 times, racking up 184 yards for an average of 3.8 yards per carry. Defensively, however, they struggled against the run, allowing 217 yards on 28 attempts, which equated to an alarming 7.8 yards per rush. In the passing game, the Scarlet Knights conceded 13 completions on 23 attempts for 128 yards, achieving a completion rate of 56.5%.
Offensively, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights have averaged 31.4 points per game this season. They are generating about 139.5 rushing yards per game, placing them 91st nationally. Throughout the season, the Scarlet Knights have accumulated a total of 3,408 yards, scoring 14 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns. They have achieved 196 first downs while committing 35 penalties, resulting in 287 lost yards. Additionally, Rutgers has turned the ball over 7 times this season.
In terms of defensive performance, the Scarlet Knights have allowed 1,957 passing yards, ranking them 114th in Division 1. They give up an average of 244.6 yards per game through the air with a completion rate of 66.2%. On average, Rutgers concedes 425.9 yards per game, ranking them 120th in the division. They have allowed 15 touchdown passes and 16 rushing touchdowns, with an average of 6.2 yards per carry for opponents and 181.3 rushing yards allowed per game. Over the course of the season, they’ve surrendered 1,450 rushing yards and rank 111th in opponent scoring, yielding 30.6 points per game.
The Fighting Illini head into this matchup with a 5-3 record this season. Their latest outing resulted in a challenging loss against the Washington Huskies, concluding with a score of 42-25. In that game, Illinois allowed 33 rushing attempts for 157 yards (4.8 yards per carry). Their pass defense struggled, permitting a completion percentage of 79.4% and yielding 292 yards on 27 of 34 attempts. Offensively, Illinois managed a total of 337 yards from 63 plays (5.3 yards per play) and averaged 4.8 yards per attempt on the ground with 138 yards from 29 carries.
On the offensive front, the Fighting Illini rank 42nd in Division 1, averaging 32.9 points per game. They accumulate approximately 377.4 yards per game, placing them 77th in the division. Illinois has incurred 354 yards of penalties on 42 infractions, ranking 99th nationally in terms of enforced penalties. They have thrown 4 interceptions and lost 4 fumbles, recording 166 first downs. On the passing side, the Fighting Illini have achieved 2,050 total passing yards, averaging 256.3 yards per game, which ranks them 41st in college football. On the ground, they average 121.1 rushing yards per game, totaling 969 rushing yards this year.
Defensively, the Fighting Illini concede an average of 27.5 points per game, ranking them 90th nationally. They have permitted a total of 1,074 rushing yards (134.3 yards/game) and 11 touchdowns on the ground this season. In the air defense, they have allowed 17 touchdowns and an average of 246.5 passing yards per game, ranking them 109th in Division 1. Illinois has been involved in 531 defensive plays, placing them 90th in the country, and has forced 8 fumbles and recorded 2 interceptions this season. Overall, they have surrendered a total of 220 points.
Who will emerge victorious in the Scarlet Knights vs Fighting Illini college football game against the spread?
Selection: Bet on the Fighting Illini -12.0
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