UAB vs Illinois Football Odds

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The Blazers will play the Fighting Illini on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026. The matchup takes place at Gies Memorial Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 9:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on BTN.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2026 college football season has begun, with UAB and Illinois scheduled to matchup at Gies Memorial Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2025 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UAB had a 93.00 conference power ranking in the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Illinois in the 2025 season was 95.33.
  • Away UAB - At the end of the 2025 regular season, UAB had a 1-5 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the American Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Illinois - Illinois finished the 2025 regular season with a 6-1 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2025.
  • Points Scored - UAB wound up 10th (317) in the American Conference, with Illinois ranked 7th (382) for points scored in the 2025 Big Ten Conference.
  • Points Against - UAB finished 1st (459) in the American Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Illinois wound up 6th (307) in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for points against.
  • Team Records - UAB had a 4-8 regular season overall record, with Illinois notching a 9-4 regular season standing last year.

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Team Standings

2026-2027 College Football Regular Season Standings - UAB, Illinois
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UAB & Illinois Futures Odds

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UAB & Illinois Team Pages

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Team Schedules & Results


2026-27 UAB Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1UAB vs
Illinois		Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
9:00 pm EDT
Week 2Louisiana-Monroe vs
UAB		Saturday, September 12th, 2026
3:30 pm EDT
Week 3UAB vs
Louisiana		Saturday, September 19th, 2026
8:00 pm EDT
Week 4Navy vs
UAB		Friday, September 25th, 2026
7:00 pm EDT
Week 5Samford vs
UAB		Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
3:30 pm EDT
Week 6UAB vs
Memphis		Saturday, October 10th, 2026
12:00 am EDT
Week 7East Carolina vs
UAB		Thursday, October 15th, 2026
7:30 pm EDT
Week 9UAB vs
South Florida		Saturday, October 31st, 2026
12:00 am EDT
Week 10Charlotte vs
UAB		Saturday, November 7th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 11UAB vs
Temple		Saturday, November 14th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 12UTSA vs
UAB		Saturday, November 21st, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 13UAB vs
North Texas		Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 am EST


2026-27 Illinois Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1UAB vs
Illinois		Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
9:00 pm EDT
Week 2Duke vs
Illinois		Saturday, September 12th, 2026
3:30 pm EDT
Week 3Southern Illinois vs
Illinois		Saturday, September 19th, 2026
2:00 pm EDT
Week 4Illinois vs
Ohio State		Saturday, September 26th, 2026
12:00 am EDT
Week 5Purdue vs
Illinois		Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
12:00 am EDT
Week 6Illinois vs
Michigan State		Saturday, October 10th, 2026
12:00 am EDT
Week 8Oregon vs
Illinois		Saturday, October 24th, 2026
12:00 am EDT
Week 9Illinois vs
Maryland		Saturday, October 31st, 2026
12:00 am EDT
Week 10Nebraska vs
Illinois		Friday, November 6th, 2026
8:00 pm EST
Week 11Illinois vs
UCLA		Friday, November 13th, 2026
9:00 pm EST
Week 12Iowa vs
Illinois		Saturday, November 21st, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 13Illinois vs
Northwestern		Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 am EST

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the UAB vs Illinois College Football Game

  1. 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 Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 at 9:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the UAB vs Illinois Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UAB vs Illinois Game.

  4. 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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