Kansas Jayhawks vs Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas Jayhawks vs Illinois Fighting Illini

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Fighting Illini (+5.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55.5

The Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0) are welcoming the Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Illinois is 5.5-point underdogs. The total comes in at 55.5.

The Kansas Jayhawks step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 this year. In their last contest, the Jayhawks faced off with the Lindenwood Lions and earned the victory with a final of 48-3. The Kansas Jayhawks ended up rushing 44 different times and accrued 331 yards, which had them averaging 7.5 yards per attempt. Overall, they ran 65 plays for 530 yds. Kansas surrendered 18 completions on 31 attempts for 127 yards, and a completion percentage of 58.1%. Against the run, the Jayhawks gave up 75 yards on 27 attempts, which calculates to 2.8 yards per rush surrendered.

The Jayhawks have tallied 530 yards in total for the season. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, Kansas has totaled 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 2 times. Kansas has amassed 26 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 2 infractions for 23 yards. As a unit they're averaging 331.0 yards on the ground ranking them 6th in college football. Concerning scoring points, the Kansas Jayhawks have an average of 48.0 points per game.

The Jayhawks sit in 20th in the nation in terms of team defense, conceding 3.0 PPG. They are allowing an average of 2.8 yards per rush and 75.0 yards on the ground per game so far this season. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 75 rushing yards through 1 outing. When it comes to passing yardage, the Jayhawks have given up 127 yds which has them ranked 38th in the nation. They are allowing 127.0 yards per game via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 58.1%. During the season, they have yielded 202.0 yards/contest putting them at 28th in college football. They have yielded no TD's via the pass and no TD's on the ground.

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The Fighting Illini step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Fighting Illini walked away with a victory by a final of 45-0 when they faced the Eastern Illinois Panthers. Illinois ended up running for 5.8 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 244 yards on 42 carries. The Fighting Illini ended up finishing with 486 yds on 71 plays (6.8 yards per play). The Fighting Illini pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 50.0%, surrendering 147 yards on 16 out of 32 passing. Illinois allowed 22 rushing attempts for 49 yds (2.2 yds per carry).

The Illinois Fighting Illini maintain an average of 486.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 44th in D-1. The Illinois offense has 45 penalty yds on 6 infractions, which is 57th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They average 244.0 yards per game on the ground. They have thrown no picks while conceding no fumbles and they have been able to earn 27 first downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Fighting Illini currently rank 34th in D-1 holding an average of 45.0 points per contest. During the season to this point, the Fighting Illini have compiled 242 yards through the air, which ranks 62nd in Division 1.

The Fighting Illini are giving up 0.0 PPG, which has them 3rd in the country. Illinois has given up a total of 49 yards rushing as well as no touchdowns via the rush on the year. Overall, they have allowed 0 total points. They have conceded no touchdownss through the air and 147.0 yards per contest, which has them ranked 49th in D-1. The Fighting Illini defense has taken the field for 54 plays, which has them ranked 19th in Division 1. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions so far this year.

Who will win tonight's Jayhawks/Fighting Illini college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Fighting Illini +5.5

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