Oregon at Illinois
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Share
Oregon plays at Illinois on Saturday, October 24. It will be their fifth meeting; Oregon leads the series 3–1.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL), ChampaignForecast: 55°F, wind 8 mph
Preview
| Oregon | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| 4–2 | Record | 3–3 |
| 0.13 (76th) | EPA per play | 0.23 (30th) |
| −0.04 (15th) | EPA per play allowed | 0.25 (128th) |
| 43% (80th) | Success rate | 50% (13th) |
| 35% (21st) | Success rate allowed | 46% (121st) |
| 1.25 (57th) | Explosiveness | 1.25 (60th) |
| 4.2 (47th) | Points per trip inside the 40 | 3.9 (63rd) |
| 17% (47th) | Havoc caused | 12% (128th) |
| 0.07 | Opponent-adjusted EPA | 0.17 |
| 0.01 | Opponent-adjusted EPA allowed | 0.26 |
Oregon
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore QB | 69% | 0.46 | 0.18 |
| Jordon Davison RB | 37% | 0.12 | 0.17 |
| Dierre Hill Jr. RB | 33% | 0.09 | 0.16 |
| Dakorien Moore WR | 21% | 0.16 | |
| Evan Stewart WR | 19% | 0.51 | |
| Jeremiah McClellan WR | 17% | 1.01 |
Kicker: Gage Hurych, 3.1 points above a replacement kicker on six field-goal tries.
Illinois
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katin Houser QB | 96% | 0.33 | 0.22 |
| Aidan Laughery RB | 36% | 0.22 | 0.16 |
| Ca’Lil Valentine RB | 35% | 0.04 | 0.19 |
| Collin Dixon WR | 31% | 0.97 | |
| Hudson Clement WR | 21% | 0.53 | |
| Brayden Trimble WR | 15% | −0.17 |
Kicker: Ethan Moczulski, 7.6 points above a replacement kicker on 12 field-goal tries.
Each side’s numbers this season, with its rank in the nation (first is best, on defense too), from CollegeFootballData.com’s game preview, as of October 18. The better side of each line is bold. Key players are each side’s leading passer, two leading runners and three leading receivers by share of plays. Adjusted: EPA per play adjusted for the defenses faced.
Players to watch
Oregon
- Running backDierre Hill Jr.295 rushing yards, 3 TDLast: vs. Nebraska, 14 carries, 67 yards; 4 catches, 14 yards
QuarterbackDante Moore926 passing yards, 9 TDLast: at USC, 8 of 10, 77 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
Defensive backKoi Perich40 tackles, 2 INTLast: vs. Nebraska, 6 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Illinois
- ReceiverCollin Dixon47 catches, 608 yards, 9 TDLast: at Michigan State, 7 catches, 62 yards, 1 TDNo. 3 in FBS in receiving touchdowns
QuarterbackKatin Houser1,440 passing yards, 12 TDLast: at Michigan State, 20 of 29, 194 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 5 carries, 14 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards- Defensive backMatthew Bailey41 tackles, 1 INTLast: at Michigan State, 4 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.
In the news
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Oregon 66% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Oregon–Illinois gameOregon leads 3–1 in four meetings.
| 2024 | Oregon 38, Illinois 9 | |
| 1995 | Oregon 34, Illinois 31 | |
| 1993 | Oregon 13, Illinois 7 | |
| 1970 | Illinois 20, Oregon 16 |
Around this game
Oregon
- Next gamevs. NorthwesternOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonOregon in 2026
- ProgramOregon history and records
Illinois
- Next gameat MarylandOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonIllinois in 2026
- ProgramIllinois history and records