The Jayhawks will play the Fighting Illini on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 6:00 pm CDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
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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 2024 college football season continues with Kansas matching up against Illinois at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Kansas has a 99.33 conference power ranking for the 2024 season so far. The 2024 conference power ranking for Illinois is 99.33.
- Away Kansas - Kansas currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home Illinois - So far, Illinois has a 1-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2024. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - Kansas ranks 5th (48) in the Big 12 Conference, with Illinois currently ranking 4th (45) for points scored in the 2024 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Kansas stands 10th (3) in the Big 12 Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Illinois sits at 9th (Pending) in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2024 season.
- Team Records - Kansas has a 1-0 regular season overall record, with Illinois currently possessing a 1-0 regular season standing for the 2024 NCAAF season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a clash of titans as Kansas takes on Illinois in a crucial matchup.
Illinois is looking to defend their home turf against a strong Kansas team.
With both teams undefeated, this game is sure to be a nail-biter. Review this game's prop bets at SportsBetting3.com and compare the odds below.
Best Jayhawks at Fighting Illini 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 -4 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 57.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 58 -122 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $122 to win $100 betting the under.
Kansas is a -182 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Illinois is a +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Kansas
Illinois
9/07/24 6:00pm CDT | -4 -110+4 -110 |
Underdog Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4 Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 4. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Kansas - Kansas bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4 Kansas favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 4. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Kansas at Illinois 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Kansas
Illinois
First Team To Score
9/07/24 6:00pm CDT | -140+110Bet |
Kansas
Illinois
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/07/24 6:00pm CDT | -160+110+10000Bet |
Kansas
Illinois
Game to Overtime
9/07/24 6:00pm CDT | Yes +1000No -10000Bet |
Kansas
Illinois
Both Teams Score 10+
9/07/24 6:00pm CDT | Yes -2500No +900Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kansas
Illinois
Both Teams Score 20+
9/07/24 6:00pm CDT | Yes -210No +160Bet |
Kansas
Illinois
Both Teams Score 30+
9/07/24 6:00pm CDT | Yes +270No -375Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| 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 | |||||||||
| Kansas | 4-5 | 0.444 | 5 | 7 | 356 | 312 | 4-2 | 1-5 | L1 |
| Big Ten | |||||||||
| #16 Illinois | 6-3 | 0.667 | 10 | 3 | 368 | 282 | 6-1 | 2-2 | W4 |
Kansas & Illinois Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Kansas Championship Odds|
Team |  BetRivers |
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| Kansas | +25000 Bet |
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Team | BetRivers |
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| Illinois | +20000 Bet |
Kansas & Illinois 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 | Lindenwood vs Kansas | KU 48, LIN 3 Thursday, August 29th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Kansas vs Illinois | ILL 23, KU 17 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | UNLV vs Kansas | UNLV 23, KU 20 Friday, September 13th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Kansas vs West Virginia | WVU 32, KU 28 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | TCU vs Kansas | TCU 38, KU 27 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Kansas vs Arizona State | ASU 35, KU 31 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Houston vs Kansas | KU 42, HOU 14 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Kansas vs Kansas State | KSU 29, KU 27 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Iowa State vs Kansas | KU 45, ISU 36 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Kansas vs BYU | KU 17, BYU 13 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Colorado vs Kansas | KU 37, COLO 21 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Kansas vs Baylor | BAY 45, KU 17 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Eastern Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 45, EIU 0 Thursday, August 29th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Kansas vs Illinois | ILL 23, KU 17 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Central Michigan vs Illinois | ILL 30, CMU 9 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Nebraska | ILL 31, NEB 24 (OT) Friday, September 20th, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Penn State | PSU 21, ILL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Purdue vs Illinois | ILL 50, PUR 49 (OT) Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Michigan vs Illinois | ILL 21, MICH 7 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Illinois vs Oregon | ORE 38, ILL 9 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Minnesota vs Illinois | MINN 25, ILL 17 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Michigan State vs Illinois | ILL 38, MSU 16 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Illinois vs Rutgers | ILL 38, RUTG 31 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Illinois vs Northwestern | ILL 38, NU 28 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Bowls | South Carolina vs Illinois Cheez-It Citrus Bowl | ILL 21, SC 17 Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Kansas vs Illinois 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 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at 6:00 pm CDT, 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 Kansas vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Kansas vs Illinois 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.
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