The Fighting Illini will play the Blue Devils on Saturday, September 6th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Wallace Wade Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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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 continues with Illinois matching up against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium. Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Illinois has a 99.67 conference power ranking for the 2025 season so far. The 2025 conference power ranking for Duke is 98.33.
- Away Illinois - Illinois currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season, ranking them 1st in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home Duke - So far, Duke has a 1-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the ACC Conference for home team wins in 2025. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - Illinois ranks 3rd (52) in the Big Ten Conference, with Duke currently ranking 5th (45) for points scored in the 2025 ACC Conference.
- Points Against - Illinois stands 12th (3) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Duke sits at 4th (17) in the 2025 ACC Conference for points against in the 2025 season.
- Team Records - Illinois has a 1-0 regular season overall record, with Duke currently possessing a 1-0 regular season standing for the 2025 NCAAF season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for an epic showdown at Wallace Wade Stadium as Illinois takes on Duke!
This Week 2 matchup is crucial for Duke as they look to defend their home turf.
With both teams holding a 1-0 record, this game is sure to be a nail-biter.
For the best odds and prop bets, head over to SportsBetting3.com and review this game's prop bets. Don't forget to compare the odds below for a chance to win big!
Best Fighting Illini at Blue Devils Odds
| Underdog Duke | Favorite Illinois |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Duke | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Duke is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 48.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 48.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Duke is a +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Illinois
Duke
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | -2.5 -110+2.5 -110 |
Underdog Duke - Duke bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Duke underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois at Duke 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Illinois
Duke
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | -140-105+10000Bet |
Illinois
Duke
Game to Overtime
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Illinois
Duke
Both Teams Score 10+
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -900No +525Bet |
Illinois
Duke
Both Teams Score 20+
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -110No -118Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Illinois
Duke
Both Teams Score 30+
9/06/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +525No -900Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 2 | Illinois vs Duke Saturday, September 6th, 2025 | ILL 45, DUKE 19 Wallace Wade Stadium | Illinois by 26 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| ACC | |||||||||
| Duke | 3-1 | 0.750 | 4 | 3 | 237 | 180 | 2-2 | 2-1 | L1 |
| Big Ten | |||||||||
| Illinois | 2-2 | 0.500 | 5 | 2 | 238 | 178 | 3-1 | 2-1 | L1 |
Illinois & Duke Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Illinois Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Illinois |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Duke | +50000 Bet |
Illinois & Duke 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 |
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| Week 1 | Western Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 52, WIU 3 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Illinois vs Duke | ILL 45, DUKE 19 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Western Michigan vs Illinois | ILL 38, WMU 0 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Indiana | IU 63, ILL 10 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | USC vs Illinois | ILL 34, USC 32 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Illinois vs Purdue | ILL 43, PUR 27 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Ohio State vs Illinois | OSU 34, ILL 16 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| 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 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Elon vs Duke | DUKE 45, ELON 17 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Illinois vs Duke | ILL 45, DUKE 19 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Duke vs Tulane | TULN 34, DUKE 27 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | NC State vs Duke | DUKE 45, NCSU 33 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Duke vs Syracuse | DUKE 38, SYR 3 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Duke vs California | DUKE 45, CAL 21 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Georgia Tech vs Duke | GT 27, DUKE 18 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Duke vs Clemson | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Duke vs UConn | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Virginia vs Duke | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Duke vs North Carolina | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Wake Forest vs Duke | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Illinois vs Duke 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 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at 12:00 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 Illinois vs Duke Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Duke 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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