EUGENE, Ore. – The top-ranked Oregon Ducks will host the No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini in a sneaky test today – Saturday, Oct. 26 – at Autzen Stadium in Eugene Oregon. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free.
This Big Ten game will broadcast live on CBS at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. (12:30 p.m. Pacific). Fans without cable can catch the game at no cost via FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both offer free trials. FuboTV
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This game will also stream on Paramount Plus, which offers a free trial. If you want to stick with it, the service offers the essential package for $5.99 a month and the premium package for $11.99 a month.
Oregon (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) continues to roll, coming off a 35-0 shutout of Purdue last week. The Ducks had close calls against Idaho and Boise State, but have looked sensational since those early contests. The marquee victory over Ohio State is arguably the most impressive in the country.
The Ducks average 34.6 points per game, which is tied for 26th in the nation. They have scored at least 31 points in six straight games.
Oregon is led by senior quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who has tallied 2,080 yards with 15 touchdowns and four interceptions. His QBR of 84.4 is the eighth-highest in the country. Gabriel is firing at a national best 77% clip.
The Ducks possess one of the toughest receiver duos in the nation. Senior receiver Tez Johnson has hauled in 57 receptions for 536 yards and seven touchdowns. Junior Evan Stewart has nabbed 27 receptions for 427 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 15.8 yards per reception.
The rushing attack can also cause fits, led by junior running back Jordan James. He has tallied 121 carries for 717 yards and eight touchdowns.
Oregon touts the 13th ranked scoring defense in the nation at 16.6 points per game. Sophomore defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei comes in with 5.5 sacks and 13 solo tackles while senior defensive end Jordan Burch also has five sacks and seven tackles.
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The Fighting Illini (6-1, 3-1) impressed with a home victory over Michigan, 21-7, last week. After back-to-back wins, the Illini have moved into the No. 20 spot. Their only loss was against Penn State.
Illinois averages 29.6 points per game, which is 62nd in the nation.
The Fighting Illini’s resurgence is led by junior quarterback Luke Altmyer, who has tallied 1,506 yards and is tied for a Big Ten-leading 15 touchdowns to just one interception. That ball security will be crucial in keeping pace with the Ducks.
Senior receiver Pat Bryant has nabbed 31 receptions, 484 yards and seven touchdowns.
Senior receiver Zakhari Franklin leads the FBS in career catches (296), career receiving yards (3,758) and career touchdown receptions (39). He has nabbed 30 receptions for 372 yards and one touchdown while averaging 12.4 yards per reception.
The Illini was guided by sophomore running back Kadin Feagin. He tallied 67 carries for 306 yards and three touchdowns in five games before suffering an injury and undergoing season-ending hip surgery.
Junior Josh McCray will take over the RB1 spot. He has notched 58 carries for 231 yards and three touchdowns.
The Illini tout the 22nd ranked scoring defense at just 18.1 points per game. They are also 24th in the nation in sacks.
Junior linebacker Gabe Jacas touts 5.5 sacks with three forced fumbles and 25 solo tackles. Junior linebacker Dylan Rosiek has tallied 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and 20 solo tackles.
If Illinois can force Gabriel into some tight windows, they might be able to flip their own field. The Illini pass defense allows 198.9 passing yards per game. The Ducks’ gunslinger has thrown a couple of red zone interceptions this season. The Fighting Illini forced three turnovers in the win over Michigan.
This is the fourth all-time meeting between the two programs. Illinois won the first encounter back in 1970. The Ducks were victorious in 1993 and 1995.
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Who is announcing Oregon vs. Illinois?
Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Gary Danielson (analyst) will be the announcers while Jenny Dell reports from the sidelines.
What are the latest odds for Oregon vs. Illinois?
Spread: ORE: (-21.5), ILL: (+21.5)
Moneyline: ORE: (-1650), ILL: (+950)
Point total: 54.5
Here’s more information on how to watch this game on TV and streaming services.
What: College football: Oregon vs. Illinois
When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024
Time: 3:30 p.m. Eastern (12:30 p.m. Pacific)
Where: Autzen Stadium | Eugene, Oregon
Channel: CBS
Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $20 off first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial), Sling TV (half off first month) and Paramount+ (free trial)
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