The Fighting Illini will try to pay off for their supporters on Saturday when they play host to the Jackrabbits at Memorial Stadium in Week 2 action.

The Fighting Illini are 1-0 so far on the season, and 0-1 ATS vs. the number. The Jackrabbits, meanwhile, are 1-0 and 1-0 ATS. Over under bettors have seen Illinois go 0-1 and the Jackrabbits go 1-0 on the totals.



View South Dakota State vs Illinois Odds and Stats.







How They Match Up:




South Dakota State was a 17-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Nebraska. They covered the 43–point spread as underdogs, while the total score (20) made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.

Last time out for Illinois, they were a 33-15 Sportsbook as they battled Arkansas State at home. Illinois failed to cover in the match as a 19-point favorite, while 48 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.


Illinois Fighting Illini Trends:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few Jackrabbits at Fighting Illini trends to consider:
Illinois is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois's last 6 games at home


Next up:
Illinois home to Arizona State, Saturday, September 17