College football · Big Ten · 2026 · 1–3 against the closing spread
Illinois Fighting Illini
Next: Illinois at Michigan State, Sat Oct 10, 3:30 PM ET. Illinois −2.5, opened −3.5, total 48.
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs. UAB | −28.5 | −25.5 | +3.0 | W 42–23 | Didn't cover |
| 2 | vs. Duke | −8.5 | −6 | +2.5 | L 27–31 | Didn't cover |
| 3 | vs. Southern Illinois | — | — | — | W 48–10 | — |
| 4 | at Ohio State | +26.5 | +25.5 | −1.0 | L 19–42 | Covered |
| 5 | vs. Purdue | −9.5 | −9.5 | — | L 17–24 | Didn't cover |
| 6 | at Michigan State | −3.5 | −2.5 | +1.0 | Upcoming | — |
Illinois's consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against Illinois. College football has no official injury report: availability news comes from reporting and coach statements.