The Jayhawks will play the Fighting Illini on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
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 Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season continues with Kansas matching up against Illinois at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Kansas has a 99.33 conference power ranking for the 2024 season so far. The 2024 conference power ranking for Illinois is 99.33.
- Away Kansas - Kansas currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home Illinois - So far, Illinois has a 1-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2024. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - Kansas ranks 5th (48) in the Big 12 Conference, with Illinois currently ranking 4th (45) for points scored in the 2024 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Kansas stands 10th (3) in the Big 12 Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Illinois sits at 9th (Pending) in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2024 season.
- Team Records - Kansas has a 1-0 regular season overall record, with Illinois currently possessing a 1-0 regular season standing for the 2024 NCAAF season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a clash of titans as Kansas takes on Illinois in a crucial matchup.
Illinois is looking to defend their home turf against a strong Kansas team.
With both teams undefeated, this game is sure to be a nail-biter. Review this game's prop bets at SportsBetting3.com and compare the odds below.
Best Jayhawks at Fighting Illini Odds
| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Kansas |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Kansas |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Kansas is a -4 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois is a +4 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 57.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 57.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Kansas is a -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois is a +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Kansas
Illinois
9/07/24 7:00pm EDT | -4 -110+4 -110 |
Underdog Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4 Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 4. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Kansas - Kansas bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4 Kansas favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 4. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Kansas 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Kansas
Illinois
First Team To Score
9/07/24 7:00pm EDT | -140+110Bet |
Kansas
Illinois
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/07/24 7:00pm EDT | -160+110+10000Bet |
Kansas
Illinois
Game to Overtime
9/07/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +1000No -10000Bet |
Kansas
Illinois
Both Teams Score 10+
9/07/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes -2500No +900Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kansas
Illinois
Both Teams Score 20+
9/07/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes -210No +160Bet |
Kansas
Illinois
Both Teams Score 30+
9/07/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +270No -375Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 2 | Kansas vs Illinois Saturday, September 7th, 2024 | ILL 23, KU 17 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Illinois by 6 |
| 2023 Week 2 | Illinois vs Kansas Friday, September 8th, 2023 | KU 34, ILL 23 David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium | Kansas by 11 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big 12 | |||||||||
| Kansas | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 26 | 1-0 | 0-1 | L1 |
| Big Ten | |||||||||
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 17 | 2-0 | 0-0 | W2 |
Kansas & Illinois Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Kansas Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Kansas | +30000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Illinois |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Lindenwood vs Kansas | KU 48, LIN 3 Thursday, August 29th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Kansas vs Illinois | ILL 23, KU 17 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | UNLV vs Kansas | Friday, September 13th, 2024 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Kansas vs West Virginia | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | TCU vs Kansas | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Kansas vs Arizona State | Saturday, October 5th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Houston vs Kansas | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Kansas vs Kansas State | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Iowa State vs Kansas | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Kansas vs BYU | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Colorado vs Kansas | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Kansas vs Baylor | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Eastern Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 45, EIU 0 Thursday, August 29th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Kansas vs Illinois | ILL 23, KU 17 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Central Michigan vs Illinois | Saturday, September 14th, 2024 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Nebraska | Friday, September 20th, 2024 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Penn State | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Purdue vs Illinois | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Michigan vs Illinois | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Illinois vs Oregon | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Minnesota vs Illinois | Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | Michigan State vs Illinois | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Illinois vs Rutgers | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Illinois vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Kansas 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 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at 7:00 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 Kansas vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Kansas 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.