Game Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Venue: SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ
Broadcast: Peacock
Betting Odds: Rutgers favored by 2.0 points
Total Points Over/Under: 47.0
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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This exciting face-off features the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-4) hosting the Illinois Fighting Illini (7-3) on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at SHI Stadium. The Scarlet Knights start this game as slight favorites at 2.0 points, with the over/under point total set at 47.
The Fighting Illini enter this matchup boasting a solid 7-3 record for the current campaign. Their most recent performance was a convincing 38-16 victory over the Michigan State Spartans. In that game, the Illini executed 63 plays, accumulating a total of 369 yards. On the ground, they rushed 31 times for 138 yards, averaging 4.5 yards per carry. Defensively, Illinois allowed 87 rushing yards on 28 attempts, averaging 3.1 yards per rush. In the passing game, they permitted 23 completions on 40 attempts for 256 yards, yielding a 57.5% completion rate.
Throughout the season, the Fighting Illini have amassed a total of 3,573 offensive yards. When it comes to scoring, Illinois has recorded 18 touchdowns through the air and 13 on the ground, while turning the ball over 10 times. Additionally, they’ve achieved 205 first downs and received 48 penalties totaling 364 yards. The team’s rushing average stands at 142.0 yards per game, placing them at 89th in the nation. In terms of scoring, the Illinois Fighting Illini have an average of 27.1 points per game.
Defensively, the Illini rank 32nd nationally, allowing 20.6 points per game. They permit an average of 4.4 rushing yards per carry, letting opponents gain 147.3 rushing yards per game, amounting to 1,473 rushing yards allowed over 10 games. In terms of the passing game, Illinois has surrendered a total of 2,159 yards, which ranks them 61st in Division 1. Opponents are completing 61.2% of their passes against them, averaging 215.9 passing yards per game. Overall, Illinois is allowing an average of 363.2 yards per contest, ranking 63rd in college football, with 14 touchdown passes and 9 rushing touchdowns given up.
The Scarlet Knights enter this contest with a 6-4 record. Their last outing resulted in a 31-17 victory against the Maryland Terrapins. Rutgers accumulated 370 total yards on 67 plays, averaging 5.5 yards per play. The team rushed for 132 yards on 37 attempts, averaging 3.6 yards per carry. Conversely, they allowed 122 rushing yards on 25 carries from their opponents, averaging 4.9 yards per attempt. In their passing defense, Rutgers recorded a completion rate of 56.1%, giving up 335 yards on 32 of 57 attempts.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights average 382.2 yards per game, placing them 76th in Division 1. Their offense has committed 346 penalty yards through 43 infractions, ranking 127th in the nation for aiding their opponents. On the ground, they average 169.4 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,694 rushing yards for the season. They have thrown 6 interceptions and allowed 1 fumble recovery, while logging 219 first downs. In scoring, the Scarlet Knights rank 86th in the country, averaging 26.3 points per game, with a total of 2,128 passing yards and an average of 212.8 passing yards per game, which ranks them 81st nationally.
Defensively, Rutgers allows 23.4 points per game, sitting at 59th in Division 1. They have given up 1,484 rushing yards—an average of 148.4 yards per game—and 19 touchdowns on the ground this season, leading to a total of 234 points allowed. In the passing game, they allowed 12 touchdowns, yielding 241.0 passing yards per game, ranking them 99th in Division 1. The Scarlet Knights have been involved in 651 defensive plays, placing them 50th in Division 1, while recording 5 fumble recoveries and 6 interceptions this season.
Who emerges victorious in this thrilling Fighting Illini vs. Scarlet Knights game against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on the Rutgers (-2.0)
