- Kansas is a -5.5 point favorite vs. Illinois
- Kansas vs. Illinois Total(Over/Under): 55.5 points
- TV Channel: FS1
The Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) visit Memorial Stadium to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0) on Sep. 7 in Champaign, IL. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.
Kansas is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).
The Kansas vs. Illinois Over/Under is 55.5 total points.
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Kansas vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kansas | -5.5 -115 | 55.5 -110 | -225 |
| Illinois | +5.5 -105 | 55.5 -110 | +185 |
Kansas vs Illinois Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Kansas will win this game with 65.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Kansas vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 71.5% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Kansas and Illinois and key player performances this season.
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Kansas: Keys to the Game vs. Illinois
Kansas is 9-2 (.643) when averaging more than 5 yards per rush since the 2022 season– T-5th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .448
Kansas is 3-7 (.231) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2022 season– T-39th-worst in FBS; Average: .339
Kansas was 8-2 (.727) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2023 season– T-23rd-best in FBS; Average: .511
Kansas is 10-3 (.714) when not throwing an interception since the 2022 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .594
Illinois: Keys to the Game vs. Kansas
Illinois is 3-10 (.231) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2022 season– T-10th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .497
Illinois was 6-2 (.750) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-27th-best in FBS; Average: .542
Illinois is 2-1 (.667) when converting more than 50% of third down conversions since the 2022 season– T-8th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .439
Illinois is 7-3 (.700) when allowing less than 200 passing yards since the 2022 season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .567
Matchup Notes for Kansas vs. Illinois
Illinois’s TEs gained 385 yards on 35 receptions (11.0 YPR) last season — 4th-best among Big Ten TEs. Kansas’s defense allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Illinois’s offense threw for 3,196 passing yards in 12 games (266.3 YPG) last season — 31st-best among FBS offenses. Kansas’s defense allowed just 216.7 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Illinois’s QBs threw for 3,182 passing yards in 12 games (265.2 YPG) last season — 31st-best among FBS teams. Kansas’s defense allowed just 216.7 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Kansas’s WRs gained 2,212 yards on 126 receptions (17.6 YPR) last season — best among Big 12 WRs. Illinois’s defense allowed just 11.9 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-25th-best among FBS defenses.
Kansas’s TEs had 48.2 receiving yards per game last season — 5th-best among Big 12 TEs. Illinois’s defense allowed 227.3 receiving yards per game last season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Kansas’s RBs averaged 8.8 yards after the catch last season — T-33rd-best among FBS RBs. Illinois’s defense allowed just 10.8 RAC last season — T-23rd-best among FBS defenses.
Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends
Kansas WRs have averaged 19.2 yards per reception (1,149 yards/60 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 13.6
Kansas WRs have averaged 19.2 yards per reception (1,149 yards/60 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.4
Kansas Skill Players have averaged 16.4 yards per reception (1,441 yards/88 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 12.3
Kansas Skill Players have averaged 14.5 yards per reception (6,455 yards/446 catches) since the 2022 season– best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 12.2
Kansas WRs have averaged 19.2 yards per reception (1,149 yards/60 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– T-best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.4
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends
Illinois’s TEs gained 385 yards on 35 receptions (11.0 YPR) last season — 4th-best among Big Ten TEs. Kansas’s defense allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Illinois’s offense threw for 3,196 passing yards in 12 games (266.3 YPG) last season — 31st-best among FBS offenses. Kansas’s defense allowed just 216.7 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Illinois went for two on 23% of PATs in the 2023 season– highest among Big Ten Offenses; Average: 7%
Illinois’s QBs threw for 3,182 passing yards in 12 games (265.2 YPG) last season — 31st-best among FBS teams. Kansas’s defense allowed just 216.7 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Illinois gained 3,196 yards on 261 receptions (12.2 YPR) last season — 4th-best among Big Ten skill players. Kansas’s defense allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Kansas Jayhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
Kansas’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 26% of PATs in the 2023 season– highest among Power Conference Teams; Average: 8%
Kansas’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 26% of PATs in the 2023 season– highest in FBS; Average: 7%
Kansas’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 26% of PATs in the 2023 season– highest in the Big 12; Average: 9%
Kansas has allowed opponents to catch 79 of 116 passes (68% Reception Pct) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 53%
Kansas has tackled opponents for a loss on just 127 of 1,062 rushing attempts (12% TFL%) since the 2022 season– T-6th-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.
Illinois Fighting Illini Defensive Stats & Trends
Illinois has allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (54 completions/124 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– 4th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 53%
Illinois has allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (54 completions/124 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 54%
Illinois has allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (54 completions/124 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– 2nd-best in the Big Ten; Average: 50%
Illinois has tackled opponents for a loss on 24 of 117 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 3rd-best in the Big Ten; Average: 15%.
Illinois has allowed a Completion Pct of just 39% (28 completions/71 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go since the 2022 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 55%
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