Western Michigan Broncos at Illinois Fighting Illini(#9)
Saturday, September 13th 2025 (7:00 PM EDT)
Illinois -27.5 (50.5) (-5000) Open: 0.0
Illinois 38 - Western Michigan: 0
Broncos (0 - 3) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Lance Taylor (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 12 - 31 (3 - 31 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#115)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
Coach Lance Taylor (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 12 - 31 (3 - 31 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#115)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
Our Line: Illinois -41 (SP+ ILL -34)
Projected Score: WMU: 3 - ILL: 44 (47)
ILL Win prob: 97% | Cover: 53%
WMU Travel: 204 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Projected Score: WMU: 3 - ILL: 44 (47)
ILL Win prob: 97% | Cover: 53%
WMU Travel: 204 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Fighting Illini (3 - 0) (3 - 0 - 0)
Coach Bret Bielema (27 - 22)
Avg Score : 45 - 7 (45 - 2 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9.3 - 2.7 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 3) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
Coach Bret Bielema (27 - 22)
Avg Score : 45 - 7 (45 - 2 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9.3 - 2.7 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 3) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
| Western Michigan's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Western Michigan at Michigan State | +18.5 | 49.5 | L 6 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Western Michigan vs North Texas | +12.0 | 56.0 | L 30 - 33 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Western Michigan at Illinois | +27.5 | 50.5 | L 0 - 38 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/20 | Western Michigan vs Toledo | +14.0 | 51.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Western Michigan vs Rhode Island | -6 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Western Michigan at Massachusetts | -4 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | -7 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Western Michigan at Miami (OH) | +7.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Western Michigan vs Central Michigan | -6.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/11 | Western Michigan vs Ohio | +9 | |||||
| Tue 11/18 | Western Michigan at Northern Illinois | +13.5 | |||||
| Tue 11/25 | Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan | +2 | |||||
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
| Illinois's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Illinois vs Western Illinois | -48.5 | 62.5 | W 52 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Illinois at Duke | -2.5 | 49.0 | W 45 - 19 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Illinois vs Western Michigan | -27.5 | 50.5 | W 38 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Illinois at Indiana | +4.0 | 52.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Illinois vs USC | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Illinois at Purdue | -22.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Illinois vs Ohio State | +6.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Illinois at Washington | -1.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Illinois vs Rutgers | -13.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Illinois vs Maryland | -12.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Illinois at Wisconsin | -9 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Illinois vs Northwestern | -23.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Illinois's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | #134 (-.08) | 31% (132) | 12 | 33% (123) | 2.48 (113) | 119 | 28% (132) | 122 | 1.31 (133) | #105 (.21) | 48% (120) | 31.3 | 54% (130) | 43% (96) | 4.89 (119) | 55 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| ILL | #25 (.37) | 50% (30) | 45 | 51% (34) | 3.13 (55) | 165 | 49% (36) | 241 | 5.76 (5) | #35 (.03) | 38% (56) | 7.3 | 32% (21) | 42% (80) | 2.09 (16) | 52.3 | 0 | 2 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | #43 (.24) | 45% (33) | 45% (59) | 3.05 (62) | 184 | 46% (27) | 187 | 4.11 (49) | #122 (.29) | 49% (128) | 48% (115) | 51% (132) | 4.38 (119) | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 | ||
| ILL | #31 (.25) | 45% (45) | 45% (51) | 3.14 (49) | 140 | 44% (44) | 198 | 4.23 (39) | #76 (.18) | 46% (115) | 50% (127) | 43% (90) | 3.48 (37) | 39 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 3 | 12 | 3 | 31.1% | 1.31 | 0.3 | 13 | 241 | 119 | 122 | 3.1 | 62% | 37% | 33% | 28% | 19% | -.08 |
| ILL Defense | 3 | 7.3 | 1.5 | 37.6% | 2.09 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 42% | 58% | 32% | 42% | 18% | .03 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 3 | 31.3 | 30.5 | 48.4% | 4.89 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 48% | 54% | 43% | 14% | .21 |
| ILL Offense | 3 | 45 | 45 | 50.3% | 5.76 | 0 | 22 | 406 | 165 | 241 | 4.3 | 51% | 49% | 51% | 49% | 13% | .37 |
Additional Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 3 | 28:55 | 13.3 | 35% | 17% | 6.7 | 55 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 6.3 | 3 | 1 | 26.5 |
| Illinois | 3 | 33:29 | 22 | 47% | 100% | 5.7 | 52.3 | 0 | 2 | 6.3 | 3 | 1 | 37.3 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 3 | 62% (12) | 33% (123) | 38.3 | 119.3 | 3.1 | 2 (109) | -.04 (118) | 2.48 (113) | 58% (109) | 15% (129) | 1.09 (42) |
| ILL Defense | 3 | 42% (19) | 32% (21) | - | - | - | - | -.24 (4) | 2.56 (49) | 43% (10) | 14% (22) | 0.43 (1) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 3 | 51% (76) | 54% (130) | - | - | - | - | .25 (117) | 3.32 (124) | 75% (80) | 10% (72) | 1.04 (88) |
| ILL Offense | 3 | 51% (66) | 51% (34) | 38.7 | 164.7 | 4.3 | 9 (17) | .18 (50) | 3.13 (55) | 69% (83) | 11% (103) | 0.91 (80) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 3 | 37% (124) | 28% (132) | 12 | 23.7 | 122 | 5.2 | 10.2 | 1 (123) | 1 (23) | -.11 (133) | 1.4 (92) | 39% (128) | 27% (101) | .19 (102) | 4% (51) | 1.9 (77) |
| ILL Defense | 3 | 58% (121) | 42% (80) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 (87) | .22 (73) | 1.6 (88) | 34% (59) | 33% (95) | .14 (40) | 4% (104) | 1.6 (34) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 3 | 48% (55) | 43% (96) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 (87) | .2 (63) | 1.2 (17) | 28% (120) | 40% (125) | .44 (107) | 4% (108) | 1.5 (21) |
| ILL Offense | 3 | 49% (68) | 49% (36) | 19 | 26.3 | 241 | 9.2 | 12.7 | 8 (18) | 0 (1) | .57 (17) | 1.8 (22) | 31% (78) | 48% (7) | .82 (8) | 3% (16) | 2 (68) |
Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -18.86 #126
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Western Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Western Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -18.86 #126
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Western Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Western Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -18.86 Illinois: 23.165
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -16.4 Illinois: 17.7
Western Michigan: -18.86 Illinois: 23.165
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -16.4 Illinois: 17.7
Illinois's Power Ratings
Illinois's Power Rating: 23.165 #19
Illinois's Offense Rating: 24.50 #19
Illinois's Defense Rating: 0.87 #30
2025 Talent Rating: 864.00 #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 10 #39
Illinois's 2025 Expected Record: 9.3 - 2.7
Illinois's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 17.7 #16
Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.7 #23
Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.2 #20
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Illinois's Power Rating: 23.165 #19
Illinois's Offense Rating: 24.50 #19
Illinois's Defense Rating: 0.87 #30
2025 Talent Rating: 864.00 #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 10 #39
Illinois's 2025 Expected Record: 9.3 - 2.7
Illinois's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 17.7 #16
Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.7 #23
Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.2 #20
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 12 PPG
Offense on Road: 3
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 30.5
Western Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 12 PPG
Offense on Road: 3
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 30.5
Western Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Illinois 44
Western Michigan 3
Total Points: 47
Illinois 44
Western Michigan 3
Total Points: 47
Illinois Scoring
Offense: 45 PPG
Offense at Home: 45
Defense: 7.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 1.5
Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 0 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Offense: 45 PPG
Offense at Home: 45
Defense: 7.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 1.5
Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 0 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 09/13 | Illinois | 38 | Western Michigan | 0 | Illinois | Illinois -27.5 | Illinois | 50.5 | Under |
| 2016 | 09/17 | Illinois | 10 | Western Michigan | 34 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -1.5 | Western Michigan | 56.0 | Under |
| 2012 | 09/01 | Illinois | 24 | Western Michigan | 7 | Illinois | ||||
| 2011 | 09/24 | Illinois | 23 | Western Michigan | 20 | Illinois | ||||
| 2008 | 11/08 | Western Michigan | 23 | Illinois | 17 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2004 | 09/18 | Illinois | 30 | Western Michigan | 27 | Illinois |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | 1 | 0 Overs |
| Western Michigan | 2 | 1 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 5 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 1 - 5 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 1 |
(#126) Western Michigan Info
Power Rating: -18.86 #126
Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 62%, Pass: 37%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 31%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 1.31 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 28%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.89 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 54%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan has lost 2 straight
Western Michigan has lost 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 2 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Western Michigan Notes
(8/30) QB B Jones starter, B Lowry is QB2, both bad
(8/30) Run game alarming bad vs Mich St, 1.2 ypc
(3/26) QB Lowry was backup LY, limited options
(3/26) RB Buckley was co starter LY, limited depth
(3/26) WR rebuild, 3 portal adds. Have depth
(3/26) OL good LY, 2/5 back. 3 P4 portal adds
(3/26) Def awful LY, replace a lot. 7 portal adds
(3/26) New DC O'Leary was S coach at ND
Western Michigan Highlights
Western Michigan Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Western Michigan has a great TO Margin (#11)
Western Michigan Deficiencies
Western Michigan has a really bad Offense
Western Michigan Can Not Run the Ball (#108)
Western Michigan offense is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#110)
Western Michigan offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#133)
Western Michigan run game is really bad (#123)
Western Michigan pass game is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Western Michigan has a bad defense (#120)
Western Michigan has a bad defensive line (#124)
Western Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#119)
Power Rating: -18.86 #126
Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 62%, Pass: 37%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 31%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 1.31 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 28%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.89 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 54%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan has lost 2 straight
Western Michigan has lost 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 2 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Western Michigan Notes
(8/30) QB B Jones starter, B Lowry is QB2, both bad
(8/30) Run game alarming bad vs Mich St, 1.2 ypc
(3/26) QB Lowry was backup LY, limited options
(3/26) RB Buckley was co starter LY, limited depth
(3/26) WR rebuild, 3 portal adds. Have depth
(3/26) OL good LY, 2/5 back. 3 P4 portal adds
(3/26) Def awful LY, replace a lot. 7 portal adds
(3/26) New DC O'Leary was S coach at ND
Western Michigan Highlights
Western Michigan Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Western Michigan has a great TO Margin (#11)
Western Michigan Deficiencies
Western Michigan has a really bad Offense
Western Michigan Can Not Run the Ball (#108)
Western Michigan offense is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#110)
Western Michigan offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#133)
Western Michigan run game is really bad (#123)
Western Michigan pass game is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Western Michigan has a bad defense (#120)
Western Michigan has a bad defensive line (#124)
Western Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#119)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | ILL | WMU |
| OverallOver | #15 | #111 |
| OffenseOff | #14 | #109 |
| DefenseDef | #23 | #109 |
| Special TeamsST | #45 | #42 |
| PassingPass | #29 | #110 |
| RushingRush | #17 | #83 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #21 | #108 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #81 | #92 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #24 | #101 |
| TacklingTkl | #32 | #84 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #19 | #112 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #16 | #55 |
| Coverage DefCov | #59 | #112 |
(#19) Illinois Info
Power Rating: 23.165 #19
Offense Rating: 24.50 #19
Defense Rating: 0.87 #30
Overall SP+ Rating: 17.7 #16
Offense SP+ Rating: 34.7 #23
Defense SP+ Rating: 17.2 #20
Talent Rating: 864.00 #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 10 #39
Expected Record: 9.3 - 2.7
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Good Offense Success Rate of 50%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 5.76 PPO
Good Run Success 51%
Good Pass Success 49%
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 2.09 PPO
Great Run Def Success 32%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Illinois has won 2 straight
Illinois has won 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Illinois Notes
(6/6) QB Altmyer 3rd yr w/ OC Lunney. Big goals TY
(6/6) RBs Laughery good, Feegan back from inj (hip)
(6/6) WRs lost top 2, Clement (WVU) + Bowick (BSU)
(6/6) OL has 4/5 back, 3 portals, should improve TY
(6/6) Def looks really deep, could be better unit
(6/6) Secondary one of best in B1G, Pass rush ?
(6/6) Def good LY, returns a lot. 7 portal DL added
(5/23) Illini were 5-1 in 1 score games LY
(4/5) OC Lunney underrated, good play caller
(4/4) Beilema good HC, returns a ton. Big year?
Illinois Highlights
Illinois is Undefeated vs Spread
Illinois in Undefeated
Illinois is Undefeated at Home
Illinois is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
Illinois offense is efficent (#30)
Illinois offense is good in red zone (#5)
Illinois offense is good on 3rd downs
Illinois Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Illinois defense is really good in red zone (#16)
Illinois has a good run defense (#21)
Illinois Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#6)
Illinois Front 7 is disruptive (#22)
Illinois has a great TO Margin (#1)
Illinois Deficiencies
Power Rating: 23.165 #19
Offense Rating: 24.50 #19
Defense Rating: 0.87 #30
Overall SP+ Rating: 17.7 #16
Offense SP+ Rating: 34.7 #23
Defense SP+ Rating: 17.2 #20
Talent Rating: 864.00 #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 10 #39
Expected Record: 9.3 - 2.7
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Good Offense Success Rate of 50%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 5.76 PPO
Good Run Success 51%
Good Pass Success 49%
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 2.09 PPO
Great Run Def Success 32%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Illinois has won 2 straight
Illinois has won 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Illinois Notes
(6/6) QB Altmyer 3rd yr w/ OC Lunney. Big goals TY
(6/6) RBs Laughery good, Feegan back from inj (hip)
(6/6) WRs lost top 2, Clement (WVU) + Bowick (BSU)
(6/6) OL has 4/5 back, 3 portals, should improve TY
(6/6) Def looks really deep, could be better unit
(6/6) Secondary one of best in B1G, Pass rush ?
(6/6) Def good LY, returns a lot. 7 portal DL added
(5/23) Illini were 5-1 in 1 score games LY
(4/5) OC Lunney underrated, good play caller
(4/4) Beilema good HC, returns a ton. Big year?
Illinois Highlights
Illinois is Undefeated vs Spread
Illinois in Undefeated
Illinois is Undefeated at Home
Illinois is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
Illinois offense is efficent (#30)
Illinois offense is good in red zone (#5)
Illinois offense is good on 3rd downs
Illinois Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Illinois defense is really good in red zone (#16)
Illinois has a good run defense (#21)
Illinois Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#6)
Illinois Front 7 is disruptive (#22)
Illinois has a great TO Margin (#1)
Illinois Deficiencies
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broc Lowry | 20 | 36 | 56% | 244 | 1 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Brady Jones | 16 | 35 | 46% | 122 | 0 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Buckley | 45 | 146 | 0 | 3.2 | 26 |
| Broc Lowry | 23 | 125 | 2 | 5.4 | 25 |
| Devin Miles | 19 | 56 | 0 | 2.9 | 8 |
| Ofa Mataele | 8 | 46 | 0 | 5.8 | 21 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylin Brooks (Tr) | 7 | 114 | 0 | 16.3 | 42 |
| Tailique Williams (Tr) | 6 | 74 | 0 | 12.3 | 35 |
| Jalen Buckley | 6 | 58 | 1 | 9.7 | 34 |
| Blake Bosma | 6 | 49 | 0 | 8.2 | 15 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Hallock | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sefa Saipaia Jr. | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Micah Davis (Tr) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadame Tucker (Tr) | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rodney McGraw | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sefa Saipaia Jr. | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Franklin | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kershawn Fisher (Tr) | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Altmyer | 56 | 78 | 72% | 709 | 8 | 0 | 9.1 |
| Ethan Hampton (Tr) | 1 | 1 | 100% | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaden Feagin | 50 | 222 | 3 | 4.4 | 26 |
| Ca'Lil Valentine | 25 | 158 | 2 | 6.3 | 23 |
| Aidan Laughery | 15 | 106 | 2 | 7.1 | 57 |
| Hank Beatty | 1 | 25 | 1 | 25.0 | 25 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Beatty | 19 | 289 | 1 | 15.2 | 59 |
| Justin Bowick (Tr) | 8 | 86 | 3 | 10.8 | 21 |
| Hudson Clement (Tr) | 5 | 75 | 0 | 15.0 | 27 |
| Malik Elzy | 5 | 71 | 0 | 14.2 | 25 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Hood | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Scott | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Bailey | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Leon Lowery | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Jacas | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Tomiwa Durojaiye (Tr) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tanner Heckel | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Leon Lowery | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Barna | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier Scott | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Torrie Cox Jr. | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |