Since their showdown two weeks ago against the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Oregon Ducks earned one of the biggest wins in the history of their program. Last week, Oregon made the long road trip to take on the Purdue Boilermakers. Consider that Purdue is the worst team in the Big Ten Conference. Oregon won easily as the superior team. This week, the Ducks are back home to face the improved Illinois Fighting Illini. Speaking of huge Betting on College Football wins, head coach Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini got one last week against the Michigan Wolverines.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Oregon Ducks NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 26, 2024, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Illinois | +21½ -110 | 54½ -110 | +1000 |  |
| Oregon | -21½ -110 | 54½ -110 | -2000 | |
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Illinois Fighting Illini Team Overview
Last game, the Illinois Fighting Illini won 21-7 against the Michigan Wolverines as a 5-point home dog. The game went under the sports betting total of 44.5. Illinois has a record of 6-1 straight up, 5-1-1 against the spread, and 2-5 over/under the total. Illinois ranks 92nd for total offense, 79th for passing, 81st for rushing and 64th for scoring. Defensively they rank 51st overall, 39th against the pass, 71st against the rush, and 22nd for points allowed. Also, Illinois ranks 30th for fewest turnovers lost and 33rd for takeaways.
Oregon Ducks Team Overview
Last game, the Oregon Ducks won 35-0 against the Purdue Boilermakers, 30-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 61. Oregon has a record of 7-0 straight up, 3-4 against the spread, and 3-4 over/under the total. Oregon ranks 21st for total offense, 13th for passing, 70th for rushing and 27th for scoring. Defensively they rank 15th overall, 21st against the pass, 47th against the rush, and 13th for points allowed. Also, Oregon ranks 41st for fewest turnovers lost and 75th for takeaways.
It was a big night for the No. 2 Oregon Ducks after their 35-0 win over the Purdue Boilermakers on Friday night. First, the Ducks earned their first road shutout since 1992. Second, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel had another big game and added to his Heisman Trophy campaign as the Ducks rolled the Boilermakers.
To summarize, Gabriel finished the game with 290 passing yards and two touchdowns but also threw one interception, too. Following the game, he talked about how much better the Ducks could play. Despite putting up 35 points in a big follow-up win after upsetting Ohio State last week.
“Yeah, a lot of things we can look at to get better. It starts with myself, but going to and enjoy the win. I loved the way the guys competed,” Gabriel said. It was an all-around great performance from the Ducks as they battled, playing on a short week and traveling.”
Oregon traveled to West Lafayette, Indiana, for the first time this season, entering the new Big Ten country. Previously, the Ducks’ preview road Big Ten game was against familiar, former Pac-12 opponent UCLA. Gabriel said the Ducks overcame all the off-the-field variables and put together one of their best performances of the season.
Last week, Oregon came off an emotional win over No. 2 Ohio State. And Gabriel commended his head coach, Dan Lanning, for helping the team stay focused.
Illinois at Oregon SBG Free Picks
Although Illinois has improved, Oregon is the bigger Betting on College Football brand that will draw strong casual sector support. Also, Illinois may be in a letdown spot after beating Michigan on Homecoming.
Illinois at Oregon SBG Best Bet: Oregon Ducks.