The Illinois Fighting Illini(2-0) host the Central Michigan Chippewas(1-1) on Saturday afternoon. Illinois is coming off an impressive 23-17 win over Kansas. Quarterback Luke Altmyer completed 16 of 25 passes for 192 yards in the game. Running Back Kaden Feagin carried the ball 16 times for 40 yards and scored a touchdown.
The Chippewas are coming off an embarrassing 51-16 loss to the Panthers of FIU. Running back Myles Bailey carried the ball 8 times for 54 yards. QB Joey Labas completed 20 of 39 passes for 151 yards, throwing 2 TDs and a staggering 5 INTs.
Can the Fighting Illini dominate and remain undefeated, or will Central Michigan find a way to get a shocking win?
Illinois vs. Central Michigan Match Details
Fixture: Central Michigan @ Illinois
Date and Time: Saturday, September 14, 2024 @ Noon EST
Location: University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois
Key Stats
Illinois
The Fighting Illini enter 2-0, averaging 34 points per game this season. Running back Kaden Feagin leads the team in rushing, scoring twice and averaging 74 yards per game. QB Luke Altmyere is averaging 202.5 passing yards per game and is completing 71.43% of his passes. He has thrown 4 TDs and no interceptions to start the season.
Wide Receiver Pat Bryant is averaging 66.5 receiving yards per game and scored 2 TDs. Zakhari Franklin is averaging 63.5 receiving yards per game. Defensively, Illinois has 5 INTs, 2 sacks, and hit the opposing quarterback 3 times. They are allowing 8.50 points per game.
Central Michigan
The Chippewas enter the game 1-0, averaging 41 points per game this season. Myles Bailey leads the team in rushing, averaging 61 yards per game with 2 TDs. QB Joe Labas is averaging 246.5 passing yards per game and is completing 60.32% of his passes. To start the year, he has thrown 5 TDs and 5 INTs.
Wide Receiver Solomon Davis is averaging 59 receiving yards per game and scored 2 TDs. Chris Parker is averaging 50 receiving yards per game and scored a touchdown. From a defensive standpoint, Central Michigan has one interception and 3 sacks and hit the opposing quarterback 6 times. They are allowing 31 points per game.
Prediction
This matchup favors Illinois in every aspect. Central Michigan had ball security issues against FIU, and this Fighting Illini defense has played well. Kaden Feagin should have a huge day against a team that is giving up 189.5 rushing yards per game. Joe Labas will attempt to get the passing game going in this one, but he will throw a few picks, and Illinois' defense will have a tremendous statistical day.
Roll with the Fighting Illini to dominate and cover the spread.
Final Pick
Illinois Fighting Illini -20 (-110)
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