The Fighting Illini will play the Jayhawks on Friday, September 8th, 2023. The matchup takes place at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN2.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season has begun, with Illinois and Kansas scheduled to matchup at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Illinois had a 98.67 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for Kansas in the 2022 season was 94.67.
- Away Illinois - At the end of the 2022 regular season, Illinois had a 3-2 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Kansas - Kansas finished the 2022 regular season with a 4-2 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - Illinois wound up 4th (315) in the Big Ten Conference, with Kansas ranked 2nd (463) for points scored in the 2022 Big 12 Conference.
- Points Against - Illinois finished 7th (166) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. Kansas wound up 1st (461) in the 2022 Big 12 Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Illinois had a 8-5 regular season overall record, with Kansas notching a 6-7 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild ride as Illinois takes on Kansas in Week 2... at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium! Illinois ended last season at 8-5... while Kansas finished with a 6-7 standing, making this matchup intriguing.
In the 2023-24 college football regular season opener, both teams are hungry for a win... (and rightfully so!) With the crowd roaring, Illinois will have to overcome the hostile environment... and Kansas will aim to defend their home turf.
The game on September 8th promises to be a thrilling faceoff, full of surprises... and you can bet on this game with SportsBetting3.com. Be sure to review the odds below before placing your bets.
Will Illinois continue their momentum from last season? Or will Kansas rise to the occasion and secure a victory at home? Tune in to find out and witness the excitement unfold at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium!
Best Fighting Illini at Jayhawks Odds
| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Kansas |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Kansas |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Kansas is a -3.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois is a +3.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 56.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 56.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Kansas is a -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois is a +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Illinois
Kansas
9/08/23 7:30pm EDT | +3.5 -110-3.5 -110 |
Underdog Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Kansas - Kansas bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Kansas favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois at Kansas Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Illinois
Kansas
First Team To Score
9/08/23 7:30pm EDT | +105-135Bet |
Illinois
Kansas
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/08/23 7:30pm EDT | +105-155+10000Bet |
Illinois
Kansas
Game to Overtime
9/08/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes +900No -5000Bet |
Illinois
Kansas
Both Teams Score 10+
9/08/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes -2500No +950Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Illinois
Kansas
Both Teams Score 20+
9/08/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes -200No +155Bet |
Illinois
Kansas
Both Teams Score 30+
9/08/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes +310No -450Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 2 | Kansas vs Illinois Saturday, September 7th, 2024 | ILL 23, KU 17 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Illinois by 6 |
| 2023 Week 2 | Illinois vs Kansas Friday, September 8th, 2023 | KU 34, ILL 23 David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium | Kansas by 11 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big 12 | |||||||||
| #23 Kansas | 5-4 | 0.556 | 9 | 4 | 452 | 345 | 5-2 | 3-2 | W2 |
| Big Ten West | |||||||||
| Illinois | 3-6 | 0.333 | 5 | 7 | 294 | 353 | 3-4 | 2-3 | L2 |
Illinois & Kansas Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Illinois YR: futures available
Kansas Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Kansas YR: futures available
Illinois & Kansas Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Toledo vs Illinois | ILL 30, TOL 28 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Illinois vs Kansas | KU 34, ILL 23 Friday, September 8th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Penn State vs Illinois | PSU 30, ILL 13 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Florida Atlantic vs Illinois | ILL 23, FAU 17 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Purdue | PUR 44, ILL 19 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Nebraska vs Illinois | NEB 20, ILL 7 Friday, October 6th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Illinois vs Maryland | ILL 27, MD 24 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Wisconsin vs Illinois | WIS 25, ILL 21 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Illinois vs Minnesota | ILL 27, MINN 26 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Indiana vs Illinois | ILL 48, IU 45 (OT) Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Illinois vs Iowa | IOWA 15, ILL 13 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Northwestern vs Illinois | NU 45, ILL 43 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Missouri State vs Kansas | KU 48, MOST 17 Friday, September 1st, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Illinois vs Kansas | KU 34, ILL 23 Friday, September 8th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Kansas vs Nevada | KU 31, NEV 24 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | BYU vs Kansas | KU 38, BYU 27 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Kansas vs Texas | TEX 40, KU 14 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | UCF vs Kansas | KU 51, UCF 22 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Kansas vs Oklahoma State | OKST 39, KU 32 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Oklahoma vs Kansas | KU 38, OU 33 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Kansas vs Iowa State | KU 28, ISU 21 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Texas Tech vs Kansas | TTU 16, KU 13 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Kansas State vs Kansas | KSU 31, KU 27 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Kansas vs Cincinnati | KU 49, CIN 16 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Kansas vs UNLV Guaranteed Rate Bowl | KU 49, UNLV 36 Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Illinois vs Kansas College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, September 8th, 2023 at 7:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Illinois vs Kansas Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Kansas Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.