The Leathernecks will play the Fighting Illini on Friday, August 29th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on Peacock.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season has begun, with Western Illinois and Illinois scheduled to matchup at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). First, let's review each team's stats from the 2024 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Western Illinois had a 96.33 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Illinois in the 2024 season was 97.00.
- Away Western Illinois - At the end of the 2024 regular season, Western Illinois had a 1-6 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Big South-OVC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Illinois - Illinois finished the 2024 regular season with a 6-1 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2024.
- Points Scored - Western Illinois wound up 3rd (372) in the Big South-OVC Conference, with Illinois ranked 7th (368) for points scored in the 2024 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Western Illinois finished 1st (521) in the Big South-OVC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Illinois wound up 8th (282) in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Western Illinois had a 4-8 regular season overall record, with Illinois notching a 10-3 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown at Memorial Stadium as Western Illinois takes on Illinois!
Western Illinois is looking to improve upon their 4-8 record from last season.
Illinois finished strong with a 10-3 record and will be tough competition.
This Week 1 matchup is sure to be a thrilling start to the season.
Don't miss out on the action - head to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game!
Review the odds below and place your bets for an exciting Friday night showdown!
Best Leathernecks at Fighting Illini Odds
| Underdog Western Illinois | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -48.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Western Illinois is a +48.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 63.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 63.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Western Illinois
Illinois
8/29/25 7:30pm EDT | +48.5 -110-48.5 -110 |
Underdog Western Illinois - Western Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +48.5 Western Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 48 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 49 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -48.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 49 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 48 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Western Illinois at Illinois Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Western Illinois
Illinois
8/29/25 7:30pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 1 | Western Illinois vs Illinois Friday, August 29th, 2025 | ILL 52, WIU 3 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Illinois by 49 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big South-OVC | |||||||||
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 52 | 0-0 | 0-1 | L1 |
| Big Ten | |||||||||
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 3 | 1-0 | 0-0 | W1 |
Western Illinois & Illinois Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Western Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Western Illinois YR: futures available
Illinois Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Illinois |
Western Illinois & Illinois Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Western Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 52, WIU 3 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Western Illinois vs Northwestern | Friday, September 5th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Western Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 52, WIU 3 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Illinois vs Duke | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | Western Michigan vs Illinois | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Indiana | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 5 | USC vs Illinois | Saturday, September 27th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Illinois vs Purdue | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Ohio State vs Illinois | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Illinois vs Washington | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Rutgers vs Illinois | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | Maryland vs Illinois | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Illinois vs Wisconsin | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Northwestern vs Illinois | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Western Illinois vs Illinois College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, August 29th, 2025 at 7:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Western Illinois vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Illinois vs Illinois Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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