Kansas Jayhawks vs Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks. Place a bet at YouWager.lv now.

The Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0) will host the Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Illinois is 5.5 point underdogs. The total amounts to 55.5.

The Kansas Jayhawks enter the game with a 1-0 record this year. In their last game, the Jayhawks defeated the Lindenwood Lions 48-3. The Kansas Jayhawks rushed 44 times for 331 yards, averaging 7.5 yards per attempt. Overall, they ran 65 plays for 530 yards. Kansas allowed 18 completions on 31 attempts for 127 yards, with a completion percentage of 58.1%. The Jayhawks allowed 75 yards on 27 tries, which equates to 2.8 yards per rush lost.

The Jayhawks have accumulated 530 yards in total this season. Kansas has scored two passing scores and four running touchdowns. They have given up the ball two times. Kansas has 26 first downs as a team, but they have lost 23 yards due to two infractions. As a team, they average 331.0 yards on the rush, ranking sixth in college football. The Kansas Jayhawks average 48.0 points per game.

The Jayhawks are 20th in the nation in terms of team defense, allowing 3.0 PPG. This season, they have allowed an average of 2.8 yards per rush and 75.0 yards on the ground per game. They have only allowed 75 rushing yards in one game this season. The Jayhawks have allowed 127 passing yards, ranking them 38th in the nation. They allow 127.0 passing yards per game and have a 58.1% completion rate. During the season, they have averaged 202.0 yards per contest, ranking them 28th in college football. They have produced no touchdown passes or touchdown runs.

The Fighting Illini enter the game with a 1-0 record this season. When they last took the field, the Fighting Illini defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers 45-0. Illinois averaged 5.8 yards per rush, totaling 244 yards on 42 carries. The Fighting Illini finished with 486 yards on 71 plays (6.8 yards per play). The Fighting Illini pass defense surrendered a 50.0% completion rate, yielding 147 yards on 16 of 32 passes. Illinois allowed 22 rush attempts for 49 yards (2.2 yards per carry).

The Illinois Fighting Illini maintain an average of 486.0 yards per game, ranking 44th in Division I. The Illinois offense has 45 penalty yards on 6 violations, ranking 57th in the country in terms of helping the other team. They get 244.0 yards per game on the run. They have thrown no interceptions, conceded no fumbles, and earned 27 first downs. When it comes to scoring, the Fighting Illini currently rank 34th in D-1, averaging 45.0 points per game. So far this season, the Fighting Illini have 242 yards in the air, which ranks 62nd in Division 1.

The Fighting Illini allow 0.0 PPG, which ranks them third in the country. Illinois has allowed a total of 49 rushing yards and no rush touchdowns this season. Overall, they have conceded 0 points. They have conceded no air touchdowns and average 147.0 yards per game, ranking 49th in Division 1. The Fighting Illini defense has played 54 plays, placing them 19th in Division 1. Their defense has recovered two fumbles and intercepted two passes this season.

Who will win tonight’s Jayhawks vs. Fighting Illini college football game against the spread?

YouWager Pick: Fighting Illini +5.5

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