Big Ten opponents will clash when the USC Trojans and Illinois Fighting Illini meet on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL).
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- When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) in Champaign, Illinois
- TV: FOX
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USC Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2025 | vs. Missouri State | W 73-13 |
| 9/6/2025 | vs. Georgia Southern | W 59-20 |
| 9/13/2025 | at Purdue | W 33-17 |
| 9/20/2025 | vs. Michigan State | W 45-31 |
| 9/27/2025 | at Illinois | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/11/2025 | vs. Michigan | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/18/2025 | at Notre Dame | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/1/2025 | at Nebraska | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/7/2025 | vs. Northwestern | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. Iowa | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/22/2025 | at Oregon | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/29/2025 | vs. UCLA | Get tickets on StubHub |
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USC Offensive Insights
- USC has averaged 31.2 more points scored this season (52.5) than Illinois has allowed (21.3).
- When they meet or go over what the Fighting Illini give up this season (21.3 points per game), the Trojans are 4-0.
- The Trojans' offense holds a 237.8-yard advantage in yards gained per game versus yards allowed by the Fighting Illini's defense this season (583.8 to 346.0)
- USC's record when they rack up more than Illinois' season average in yards allowed (346.0 per game): 4-0.
Top USC Players
- Jayden Maiava has aired it out for 1,223 yards (305.8 per game), completing 70.8% of his passes, with nine touchdowns and zero interceptions in four games.
- In four games, Makai Lemon has tallied 24 catches for 438 yards (109.5 per game) and three touchdowns.
- In four games played, Waymond Jordan has run for 443 yards (110.8 per game) with three TDs.
- On the ground, Eli Sanders has punched in two touchdowns and accumulated 250 yards (62.5 per game).
- Defensively, Eric Gentry has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 16 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks in three games.
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Illinois Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | vs. Western Illinois | W 52-3 |
| 9/6/2025 | at Duke | W 45-19 |
| 9/13/2025 | vs. Western Michigan | W 38-0 |
| 9/20/2025 | at Indiana | L 63-10 |
| 9/27/2025 | vs. USC | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/4/2025 | at Purdue | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/11/2025 | vs. Ohio State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/25/2025 | at Washington | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/1/2025 | vs. Rutgers | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. Maryland | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/22/2025 | at Wisconsin | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/29/2025 | vs. Northwestern | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Illinois Offensive Insights
- Illinois has averaged 16.0 more points this year (36.3) than USC has allowed (20.3).
- When they exceed what the Trojans give up this season (20.3 points per game), the Fighting Illini are 3-0.
- The Fighting Illini's offense holds a 20.7-yard advantage in yards gained per game versus yards allowed by the Trojans' defense this season (344.5 to 323.8).
- Illinois' record this year when it accumulates more than USC's season average in yards allowed (323.8 per game): 3-0.
Top Illinois Players
- Luke Altmyer has tossed for 855 yards (213.8 per game), completing 70.0% of his throws, with nine touchdowns and zero interceptions in four games.
- In four games, Hank Beatty has tallied 21 receptions for 302 yards (75.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- On the ground, Kaden Feagin has scored three touchdowns and amassed 240 yards (60.0 per game).
- On the ground, Ca'Lil Valentine has punched in two touchdowns and picked up 169 yards (42.3 per game).
- As a key defensive contributor, Illinois' Gabe Jacas has recorded 11 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in four games played.
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