Tennessee Volunteers vs Illinois Fighting Illini
Tuesday, December 30th 2025 (5:30 PM EST)
Tennessee -3 (62.5) (-142) Open: -5.5 | 61.5
Illinois 30 - Tennessee: 28 (Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl)
Volunteers (8 - 5) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach Josh Heupel (37 - 14)
Avg Score : 40 - 29 (37 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#54)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 4) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Coach Josh Heupel (37 - 14)
Avg Score : 40 - 29 (37 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#54)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 4) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: Tennessee -6 (SP+ TENN -4.5)
Projected Score: TENN: 31 - ILL: 25 (57)
TENN Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
TENN Travel: 370 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Our Line: Tennessee -6 (SP+ TENN -4.5)
Projected Score: TENN: 31 - ILL: 25 (57)
TENN Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
TENN Travel: 370 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Fighting Illini (9 - 4) (8 - 4 - 1)
Coach Bret Bielema (27 - 22)
Avg Score : 29 - 24 (31 - 14 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.3 - 4.7 (#51)
Wins: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 3) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Coach Bret Bielema (27 - 22)
Avg Score : 29 - 24 (31 - 14 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.3 - 4.7 (#51)
Wins: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 3) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
| Tennessee's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Tennessee vs Syracuse | -13.5 | 53.5 | W 45 - 26 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Tennessee vs East Tennessee State | -39.5 | 58.5 | W 72 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Tennessee vs Georgia | +3.5 | 50.5 | L 41 - 44 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Tennessee vs UAB | -39.5 | 69.5 | W 56 - 24 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/27 | Tennessee at Mississippi State | -7.5 | 63.5 | W 41 - 34 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/11 | Tennessee vs Arkansas | -10.0 | 68.5 | W 34 - 31 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/18 | Tennessee at Alabama | +8.5 | 60.5 | L 20 - 37 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/25 | Tennessee at Kentucky | -7.5 | 55.5 | W 56 - 34 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/1 | Tennessee vs Oklahoma | -3.0 | 55.5 | L 27 - 33 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Tennessee vs New Mexico State | -41.5 | 59.5 | W 42 - 9 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | Tennessee at Florida | -3.5 | 57.5 | W 31 - 11 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Tennessee vs Vanderbilt | -2.0 | 66.5 | L 24 - 45 | O | N | |
| Tue 12/30 | Tennessee vs Illinois | -3.0 | 62.5 | L 28 - 30 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 3, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
Losses: Elite: 4, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Tennessee's Schedule
Played: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 3, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
Losses: Elite: 4, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, 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 | +7.0 | 51.5 | L 10 - 63 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/27 | Illinois vs USC | +6.5 | 62.5 | W 34 - 32 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/4 | Illinois at Purdue | -7.5 | 55.5 | W 43 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Illinois vs Ohio State | +15.5 | 51.5 | L 16 - 34 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Illinois at Washington | +3.5 | 54.5 | L 25 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | Illinois vs Rutgers | -13.5 | 63.5 | W 35 - 13 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Illinois vs Maryland | -15.5 | 51.5 | W 24 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Illinois at Wisconsin | -8.5 | 42.5 | L 10 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | Illinois vs Northwestern | -7.0 | 44.5 | W 20 - 13 | U | N | |
| Tue 12/30 | Illinois vs Tennessee | +3.0 | 62.5 | W 30 - 28 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 5, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 4, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 4, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 4, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 2, Bad: 3, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 3, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Illinois's Schedule
Played: Elite: 4, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 4, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 2, Bad: 3, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 3, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN | #7 (.34) | 51% (6) | 39.8 | 52% (4) | 3.04 (52) | 164 | 50% (9) | 284 | 4.66 (11) | #68 (.16) | 44% (97) | 28.8 | 46% (111) | 41% (67) | 4.16 (115) | 51.3 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| ILL | #41 (.21) | 47% (19) | 29.4 | 47% (35) | 2.97 (66) | 121 | 49% (13) | 221 | 4.3 (27) | #97 (.2) | 45% (114) | 23.6 | 39% (39) | 50% (134) | 4.27 (122) | 37.9 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN | #46 (.23) | 47% (18) | 48% (23) | 3.4 (13) | 227 | 47% (19) | 221 | 4.02 (55) | #13 (.07) | 38% (17) | 36% (9) | 39% (48) | 3.03 (10) | 66.8 | 1.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN Offense | 13 | 39.8 | 37 | 51% | 4.66 | 1.1 | 24 | 448 | 164 | 284 | 4.7 | 49% | 49% | 52% | 50% | 12% | .34 |
| ILL Defense | 13 | 23.6 | 14.4 | 45.1% | 4.27 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 43% | 55% | 39% | 50% | 15% | .2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN Defense | 13 | 28.8 | 29 | 43.7% | 4.16 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 49% | 46% | 41% | 19% | .16 |
| ILL Offense | 13 | 29.4 | 31.3 | 47.4% | 4.3 | 0.8 | 19 | 342 | 121 | 221 | 3.8 | 50% | 48% | 47% | 49% | 15% | .21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 13 | 25:30 | 23.8 | 50% | 73% | 5.8 | 51.3 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 3 | 28.4 |
| Illinois | 13 | 28:09 | 19.2 | 42% | 60% | 4.3 | 37.9 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 1 | 30.6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN Offense | 13 | 49% (71) | 52% (4) | 34.9 | 164.1 | 4.7 | 32 (16) | .26 (10) | 3.04 (52) | 84% (3) | 7% (18) | 0.95 (74) |
| ILL Defense | 13 | 43% (7) | 39% (39) | - | - | - | - | .05 (40) | 2.78 (50) | 73% (87) | 9% (89) | 0.91 (43) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN Defense | 13 | 50% (71) | 46% (111) | - | - | - | - | .09 (65) | 2.81 (56) | 81% (123) | 12% (12) | 0.85 (16) |
| ILL Offense | 13 | 50% (61) | 47% (35) | 32.2 | 121.2 | 3.8 | 20 (40) | .05 (101) | 2.97 (66) | 71% (75) | 10% (94) | 0.8 (129) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN Offense | 13 | 49% (67) | 50% (9) | 21.4 | 32.2 | 283.5 | 8.8 | 13.3 | 26 (14) | 10 (88) | .43 (18) | 1.6 (57) | 26% (15) | 35% (22) | .48 (15) | 5% (33) | 2.2 (11) |
| ILL Defense | 13 | 55% (129) | 50% (134) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (123) | .33 (103) | 1.3 (5) | 28% (120) | 37% (132) | .39 (114) | 6% (49) | 2 (50) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN Defense | 13 | 49% (80) | 41% (67) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (75) | .23 (59) | 1.6 (67) | 31% (70) | 27% (29) | .26 (58) | 7% (46) | 2.2 (124) |
| ILL Offense | 13 | 48% (75) | 49% (13) | 17.8 | 26 | 220.7 | 8.5 | 12.4 | 22 (33) | 6 (7) | .44 (15) | 1.6 (44) | 29% (35) | 37% (15) | .38 (40) | 5% (33) | 1.9 (102) |
Tennessee's Power Ratings
Tennessee's Power Rating: 21.08 #15
Tennessee's Offense Rating: 27.97 #5
Tennessee's Defense Rating: 6.89 #59
2025 Talent Rating: 910.00 #20
Blue Chip Ratio: 53% #10
Tennessee's 2025 Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Tennessee's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 15.2 #21
Tennessee's Offense SP+ Rating: 40.3 #5
Tennessee's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #61
Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 951.5
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Tennessee's Power Rating: 21.08 #15
Tennessee's Offense Rating: 27.97 #5
Tennessee's Defense Rating: 6.89 #59
2025 Talent Rating: 910.00 #20
Blue Chip Ratio: 53% #10
Tennessee's 2025 Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Tennessee's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 15.2 #21
Tennessee's Offense SP+ Rating: 40.3 #5
Tennessee's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #61
Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 951.5
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Tennessee: 21.08 Illinois: 12.365
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Tennessee: 15.2 Illinois: 10.9
Tennessee: 21.08 Illinois: 12.365
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Tennessee: 15.2 Illinois: 10.9
Illinois's Power Ratings
Illinois's Power Rating: 12.365 #34
Illinois's Offense Rating: 21.04 #17
Illinois's Defense Rating: 7.21 #64
2025 Talent Rating: 864.00 #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 10 #39
Illinois's 2025 Expected Record: 8.3 - 4.7
Illinois's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 10.9 #31
Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.0 #35
Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #41
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Illinois's Power Rating: 12.365 #34
Illinois's Offense Rating: 21.04 #17
Illinois's Defense Rating: 7.21 #64
2025 Talent Rating: 864.00 #37
Blue Chip Ratio: 10 #39
Illinois's 2025 Expected Record: 8.3 - 4.7
Illinois's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 10.9 #31
Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.0 #35
Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #41
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Tennessee Scoring
Offense: 39.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 37
Defense: 28.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 29
Tennessee's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 5
Record on Road: 3 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Offense: 39.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 37
Defense: 28.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 29
Tennessee's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 5
Record on Road: 3 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Tennessee 31
Illinois 25
Total Points: 57
Based on Last 4 Games
Tennessee 22
Illinois 21
Total Points: 43
Based on Entire Season
Illinois 30
Tennessee 29
Total Points: 59
Tennessee 31
Illinois 25
Total Points: 57
Based on Last 4 Games
Tennessee 22
Illinois 21
Total Points: 43
Based on Entire Season
Illinois 30
Tennessee 29
Total Points: 59
Illinois Scoring
Offense: 29.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 31.3
Defense: 23.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 14.4
Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record at home: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 29.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 31.3
Defense: 23.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 14.4
Illinois's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record at home: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12/30 | Illinois | 30 | Tennessee | 28 | Tennessee -3 | Illinois | 62.5 | Under |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | 1 | 0 Overs |
| Tennessee | 0 | 0 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 1 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 1 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 0 |
| Tennessee Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2025 | City Bowl | Tennessee vs Illinois | -3.0 | 62.5 | L 28 - 30 |
| 2024 | CFP 1st Round | Tennessee vs Ohio State | +7.5 | 47.0 | L 17 - 42 |
| 2023 | Citrus Bowl | Tennessee vs Iowa | -4.5 | 37.0 | W 35 - 0 |
| 2022 | Orange Bowl | Tennessee vs Clemson | +4.0 | 62.0 | W 31 - 14 |
| 2021 | City Bowl | Tennessee vs Purdue | -8.0 | 67.0 | L 45 - 48 |
| 2019 | Gator Bowl | Tennessee vs Indiana | -4.0 | 56.0 | W 23 - 22 |
| Illinois Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2025 | City Bowl | Illinois vs Tennessee | +3.0 | 62.5 | W 30 - 28 |
| 2024 | Citrus Bowl | Illinois vs South Carolina | +9.5 | 50.0 | W 21 - 17 |
| 2022 | Reliaquest Bowl | Illinois vs Mississippi State | +3.5 | 46.5 | L 10 - 19 |
| 2019 | Redbox Bowl | Illinois vs California | +6.0 | 47.5 | L 20 - 35 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | TENN | ILL |
| Power RatePwr | #15 | #34 |
| SP+SP+ | #21 | #31 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #17 | #27 |
| OffenseOff | #17 | #18 |
| DefenseDef | #35 | #63 |
| Spec TeamsST | #53 | #69 |
| TalentTal | #20 | #37 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #10 | #39 |
(12/10) Hiring DC Jim Knowles (PSU/OSU). Good hire?
(12/8) Fired DC Tim Banks after 3 years, Def awful in '25
(11/30) Outrushed by Vandy 314-83. Vols Def fell off a cliff
(11/30) Zero wins vs teams w/ a winning record in '25
(11/16) CB Boo Carter no longer with team. Again.
(10/30) Vols have beaten 3 SEC teams all w/ 0 wins
(10/20) Mistakes killed vs Bama, 10 flags, pick six, safety
(10/20) OG'd Bama, Rush Off good, tackling was nightmare
(9/15) Great perf vs UGA, brutal loss. Off brilliant
(9/15) Aguliar has been good, WR Brazzell a great one
(9/1) Starting CB McCoy out early season (ACL rec)
(10/10) 1st in P4 at +42 Pts off TOs w/ a TO margin +7
(9/20) Destroyed by IU, outrushed 267 to 2! Off awful
(8/15) OL banged up in fall camp, not major
(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
| Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| TENN Off | ILL Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #17 | #63 |
| SuccessSuc | #6 | #114 |
| ExplosiveExp | #52 | #34 |
| PPAPPA | #7 | #97 |
| PowerPwr | #5 | #64 |
| SP+SP+ | #5 | #41 |
| Pts POPPO | #11 | #122 |
| HavocHav | #17 | #73 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| TENN Off | ILL Def | |
| Run GameRun | #12 | #45 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #4 | #39 |
| Run ExplRExp | #74 | #43 |
| PPAExp | #10 | #40 | Run BlockR Blk | #83 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #52 | #50 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #15 | #54 |
| TackleTak | - | #33 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| TENN Off | ILL Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #3 | #99 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #9 | #134 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #57 | #5 |
| PPAExp | #18 | #103 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #34 | #42 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #18 | #89 |
| DB HavocDB | #33 | #49 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | ILL Off | TENN Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #18 | #35 |
| SuccessSuc | #19 | #97 |
| ExplosiveExp | #106 | #25 |
| PPAPPA | #41 | #68 |
| PowerPwr | #17 | #59 |
| SP+SP+ | #35 | #61 |
| Pts POPPO | #27 | #115 |
| HavocHav | #65 | #18 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|
| ILL Off | TENN Def | |
| Run GameRun | #69 | #47 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #35 | #111 |
| Run ExplRExp | #129 | #16 |
| PPAExp | #101 | #65 | Run BlockR Blk | #12 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #66 | #56 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #87 | #39 |
| TackleTak | - | #63 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | ILL Off | TENN Def |
| Pass GamePass | #37 | #46 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #13 | #67 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #44 | #67 |
| PPAExp | #15 | #59 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #79 | #24 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #94 | #12 |
| DB HavocDB | #33 | #46 |
Program Comparison
ILL 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Up to Average P4
TENN 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
'25 Profile: Down to Top 25 Contenders
ILL 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Up to Average P4
TENN 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
'25 Profile: Down to Top 25 Contenders
Weather Forecast
Playing in Nissan Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 32° - Wind: 8 mph
Playing in Nissan Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 32° - Wind: 8 mph
Tennessee 3.0 (62.5)
Illinois won vs Tennessee this year (30-28)
No Matchups Past 4 Years
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Aguilar (Tr) | 258 | 386 | 67% | 3444 | 24 | 10 | 8.9 |
| Jake Merklinger | 13 | 24 | 54% | 173 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSean Bishop | 163 | 983 | 14 | 6.0 | 50 |
| Star Thomas (Tr) | 95 | 529 | 7 | 5.6 | 52 |
| Peyton Lewis | 70 | 290 | 7 | 4.1 | 32 |
| Daune Morris | 35 | 133 | 1 | 3.8 | 19 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | 62 | 1017 | 9 | 16.4 | 72 |
| Braylon Staley | 64 | 806 | 6 | 12.6 | 73 |
| Mike Matthews | 50 | 770 | 4 | 15.4 | 62 |
| Ethan Davis | 21 | 257 | 2 | 12.2 | 40 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arion Carter | 75 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Edwin Spillman | 74 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Jeremiah Telander | 71 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Edrees Farooq | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Bailey | 25 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyre West | 22 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Caleb Herring | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Daevin Hobbs | 28 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Redmond | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Colton Hood (Tr) | 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Jalen Mcmurray | 54 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Altmyer | 226 | 332 | 68% | 2811 | 21 | 5 | 8.5 |
| Ethan Hampton (Tr) | 3 | 4 | 75% | 27 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ca'Lil Valentine | 123 | 549 | 4 | 4.5 | 25 |
| Kaden Feagin | 119 | 499 | 7 | 4.2 | 26 |
| Aidan Laughery | 62 | 305 | 3 | 4.9 | 57 |
| Luke Altmyer | 90 | 188 | 4 | 2.1 | 36 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Beatty | 64 | 826 | 3 | 12.9 | 62 |
| Collin Dixon | 33 | 538 | 5 | 16.3 | 61 |
| Hudson Clement (Tr) | 33 | 406 | 3 | 12.3 | 27 |
| Justin Bowick (Tr) | 19 | 234 | 4 | 12.3 | 25 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bailey | 76 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Miles Scott | 59 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Dylan Rosiek | 49 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Torrie Cox Jr. | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Jacas | 44 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Tomiwa Durojaiye (Tr) | 16 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Leon Lowery | 18 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| James Thompson Jr. (Tr) | 33 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaheim Clarke | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Miles Scott | 59 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| James Kreutz | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |