The University of Illinois football scratched its way back to even in the Big Ten Conference with a 38-37 overtime win at Michigan State on Oct. 10.
They are coming out of a bye week to host an Oregon team that is No. 25 in the U.S. LBM Coaches Poll rankings.
Oregon is 2-1 in the Big Ten, while the Illini, at 1-2, are 13th and heading into this game as a significant underdog on their home turf at Gies Memorial Stadium.
When is the Illinois vs Oregon football game?
Illinois (3-3, 1-2) is hosting Oregon (4-2, 2-1) at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.
What channel is the Illinois-Oregon football game on?
The game is airing on the Big Ten Network and FOX One. Check your provider to see if the channel is carried. Streaming options include FUBO (free trial) and FOXSportsGo.
Who is the broadcast crew for Illinois vs Oregon?
Play-by-play: Chris Vosters.
Analyst: Jake Butt.
Sideline reporter: Brooke Fletcher.
Big Ten injury report for Illinois vs Oregon football
The injury report for Week 8 Oregon at Illinois in the Big Ten Conference, as of Thursday afternoon, Oct. 22, 2026.
What is the weather forecast for Oregon at Illinois football?
For Saturday, Oct. 24, in Champaign, Illinois: Temperature expected to be 74 at kickoff. Chance of rain 0-10%. Wind southeast at 5-9 mph.
What to know about Illinois vs. Oregon football
◾Oregon is appearing at Illinois in Champaign for the first time since 1993.
◾Illini receiver Collin Dixon is one of only six players in the nation to rank in the top 15 in receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.
◾Dixon is third in the nation in receiving touchdowns (9), behind Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Oregon State's Jesse Legree. Dixon is one TD reception away from tying Illinois' single-season record of 10.
◾Two major injuries in this game as both teams are missing their starting quarterback. Illinois' Katin Houser is out with a broken hand (throwing hand). Oregon star and projected NFL lottery pick Dante Moore is out with a concussion.
◾Illini WR Hudson Clement has caught a pass in 33 straight games, the sixth-longest active streak in the nation.
What Illinois coach Bret Bielema says about Oregon
What Oregon coach Dan Lanning says about Illinois
Illinois vs. Oregon predictions
Oregon 34, Illinois 23: Part of the plot is about the players these teams won’t have. The hit is bigger for Oregon, which will see projected NFL lottery pick quarterback Dante Moore (concussion) miss his third straight game and leading receiver Evan Stewart as well. Illinois is without QB Katin Houser (broken throwing hand) and turn the offense over to freshman Michael Clayton II. Oregon’s defense has allowed 17 points or less the last two outings and is holding opponents to under 60% pass completion. Illinois defense is allowing points on 100% of opponents’ trips into the red zone. That doesn’t bode well with Oregon’s offense scoring on 92.9% of red zone trips (20th in the nation). — Dave Eminian
Oregon 51, Illinois 20: The Fighting Illini are coming off a bye week following an overtime win over Michigan State from Oct. 10. Illinois is without starting quarterback Katin Houser, who will miss 4-6 weeks with a fractured hand. This means Illinois will have to rely on backup and true freshman Michael Clayton II, who threw for 88 yards on 6 of 8 and two touchdowns on Michigan State. The Illini need to win half of their remaining games to become bowl eligible for a third consecutive season. Oregon survived Nebraska with a three-point win last week. The Ducks are also utilizing a backup QB in Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola, who led Oregon on a game-winning drive against the Cornhuskers. — Adam Duvall
Illinois vs Oregon odds
The betting lines for the Illinois-Oregon game, as of Thursday afternoon, Oct. 22, 2026 on Vegas Insider.
Point spread: Oregon by 9.5.
Over-under total: 50.5 points
Money line: Oregon -375. Illinois +300.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Predictions, how to watch, odds and info on Illinois hosting Oregon in Big Ten college football
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