The Redbirds will play the Sooners on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK). Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 6:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+, SECN+.
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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 Illinois State and Oklahoma scheduled to matchup at Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK). 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 - Illinois State had a 97.00 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Oklahoma in the 2024 season was 92.33.
- Away Illinois State - At the end of the 2024 regular season, Illinois State had a 6-2 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Oklahoma - Oklahoma finished the 2024 regular season with a 5-2 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the SEC Conference for home team wins in 2024.
- Points Scored - Illinois State wound up 5th (373) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Oklahoma ranked 13th (312) for points scored in the 2024 SEC Conference.
- Points Against - Illinois State finished 8th (349) in the Missouri Valley Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Oklahoma wound up 8th (280) in the 2024 SEC Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Illinois State had a 10-4 regular season overall record, with Oklahoma notching a 6-7 regular season standing last year.
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Get ready for a clash at Memorial Stadium as Illinois State takes on Oklahoma!
Illinois State aims to continue their winning streak against struggling Oklahoma in Week 1.
The Redbirds, with a 10-4 record last season, are looking to dominate. Oklahoma, on the other hand, had a disappointing 6-7 record.
The game is sure to be a nail-biter, so be sure to bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com and review the odds below.
Best Redbirds at Sooners Odds
| Underdog Illinois State | Favorite Oklahoma |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Oklahoma is a -40.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois State is a +40.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 60.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 60.5 -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 |
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Illinois State
Oklahoma
8/30/25 6:00pm EDT | +40.5 -110-40.5 -110 |
Underdog Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +40.5 Illinois State underdog bet wins if they lose by 40 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 41 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma - Oklahoma bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -40.5 Oklahoma favorite bet wins if they win by 41 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 40 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois State at Oklahoma 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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Illinois State
Oklahoma
8/30/25 6:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 1 | Illinois State vs Oklahoma Saturday, August 30th, 2025 | OU 35, ILST 3 Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK) | Oklahoma by 32 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Missouri Valley | |||||||||
| Illinois State | 1-1 | 0.500 | 4 | 2 | 186 | 179 | 2-1 | 2-1 | W1 |
| SEC | |||||||||
| #14 Oklahoma | 1-1 | 0.500 | 5 | 1 | 175 | 59 | 4-0 | 1-0 | L1 |
Illinois State & Oklahoma Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Illinois State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Illinois State YR: futures available
Oklahoma Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Oklahoma | +3000 Bet |
Illinois State & Oklahoma 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 | Illinois State vs Oklahoma | OU 35, ILST 3 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Illinois State vs Oklahoma | OU 35, ILST 3 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Michigan vs Oklahoma | OU 24, MICH 13 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Oklahoma vs Temple | OU 42, TEM 3 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Auburn vs Oklahoma | OU 24, AUB 17 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Kent State vs Oklahoma | OU 44, KENT 0 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Oklahoma vs Texas | TEX 23, OU 6 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Oklahoma vs South Carolina | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:45 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Ole Miss vs Oklahoma | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Oklahoma vs Tennessee | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | Oklahoma vs Alabama | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Missouri vs Oklahoma | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | LSU vs Oklahoma | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Illinois State vs Oklahoma 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, August 30th, 2025 at 6:00 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 State vs Oklahoma Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois State vs Oklahoma 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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