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The Illinois Fighting Illini (4-5) will host the Indiana Hoosiers (3-6) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Hoosiers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6), against the Fighting Illini (with an over/under of 43.5 points).
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Game Info for Illinois vs. Indiana
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: Champaign, Illinois
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | -6 | -110 | -110 | 43.5 | -110 | -110 | -259 | +212 |
Illinois Pick Insights
- Illinois has covered the spread just twice in nine contests this season.
- Illinois is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 6-point favorites.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Illinois’ nine games with a set total.
Illinois Stats & Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Illinois ranks 79th in the FBS with 366.1 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 75th in total defense (380.9 yards allowed per contest).
- Illinois ranks 25th-worst in scoring offense (21.1 points per game), but has been a little better on defense, ranking 82nd with 27.6 points allowed per contest.
- Illinois is totaling 236.2 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 61st in the FBS. The defense ranks 61st, giving up 227.4 passing yards per game.
- Offensively, Illinois ranks 98th in the FBS with 129.9 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 81st in rushing yards allowed per contest (153.4).
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS (44.4% third-down percentage), Illinois has put up better results offensively, ranking 82nd in the FBS by posting a 37.6% third-down percentage.
- Illinois has forced 11 total turnovers (86th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 17 times (116th in the FBS) to register a turnover margin of -6, the 18th-worst in college football.
Illinois’ Best Players
- Luke Altmyer has thrown for 1,888 yards, completing 64.8% of his passes and recording 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season. He’s also run for 282 yards (31.3 ypg) on 94 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Kaden Feagin has carried the ball 89 times for a team-high 418 yards on the ground and has found the end zone two times as a runner.
- Isaiah Williams has hauled in 59 catches for 693 yards (77 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Pat Bryant has caught 31 passes while averaging 43.2 yards per game and scoring five touchdowns.
- Casey Washington has been the target of 40 passes and compiled 27 catches for 295 yards, an average of 32.8 yards per contest.
- Jer’Zhan Newton leads the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has five TFL and 33 tackles.
- Dylan Rosiek is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 44 tackles and three TFL.
- Xavier Scott has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 42 tackles and three passes defended.
Indiana Betting Insights
- So far this season, Indiana has compiled a 4-4-0 record against the spread.
- When it has played as at least 6-point underdogs this season, Indiana is 4-3 against the spread.
- Out of Indiana’s eight games with a set total, five have hit the over (62.5%).
Indiana Pick Insights
- Indiana ranks 16th-worst in total yards per game (310.2), but it has been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 57th in the FBS with 361 total yards allowed per contest.
- Indiana ranks 15th-worst in points per game (18.8), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 85th in the FBS with 28 points allowed per contest.
- In terms of passing, Indiana ranks 92nd in the FBS (204.6 passing yards per game) and 32nd defensively (199.4 passing yards allowed per contest).
- Indiana ranks 18th-worst in rushing yards per game (105.7), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 92nd in the FBS with 161.6 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- From an offensive perspective, Indiana is posting a 36.7% third-down conversion percentage (90th-ranked). It ranks 63rd in the FBS on defense (37.8% third-down rate allowed).
- Indiana has recorded nine forced turnovers (107th in the FBS) and committed 12 turnovers (60th in the FBS) this season for a -3 turnover margin that ranks 93rd in the FBS.
Indiana’s Best Players
- Tayven Jackson has put up 914 passing yards, or 101.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 60.9% of his passes and has tossed two touchdowns with five interceptions.
- The team’s top rusher, Jaylin Lucas, has carried the ball 63 times for 257 yards (28.6 per game) with two touchdowns. He’s also caught 32 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns.
- Christian Turner has racked up 227 yards on 52 carries with two touchdowns.
- Donaven McCulley’s 387 receiving yards (43 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 29 catches on 44 targets with three touchdowns.
- Cam Camper has put up a 285-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 17 passes on 27 targets.
- Omar Cooper Jr. has racked up 267 reciving yards (29.7 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Aaron Casey, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up 5.5 sacks, 11 TFL and 71 tackles.
- Phillip Dunnam leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 39 tackles and three passes defended.
