Illinois Fighting Illini (@IlliniFootball)
Bret Bielema (5th year) (36-26)
Record: 9 - 4 (5 - 4) | Proj: 8 - 5 (#51) | SOS: (#25)
Roster | Injuries | '26 Portals | '26 Croots | Map
Record: 9 - 4 (5 - 4) | Proj: 8 - 5 (#51) | SOS: (#25)
| 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 | |
Record Prediction: 8.3 - 4.7 #51
Schedule Rating: #25
Record: 9 - 4( B1G: 5 - 4)
Spread Record 8 - 4 - 1 | O/U 5 - 8
Future 2026 Schedule
| Illinois's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Illinois vs Eastern Illinois | -28.5 | 50.5 | W 45 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Illinois vs Kansas | +4.5 | 58.5 | W 23 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Illinois vs Central Michigan | -21.5 | 49.5 | W 30 - 9 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/20 | Illinois at Nebraska | +9.5 | 41.5 | W 31 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Illinois at Penn State | +19.5 | 48.0 | L 7 - 21 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Illinois vs Purdue | -22.5 | 47.5 | W 50 - 49 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/19 | Illinois vs Michigan | +6.0 | 44.0 | W 21 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Illinois at Oregon | +22.5 | 54.0 | L 9 - 38 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Illinois vs Minnesota | +2.5 | 47.0 | L 17 - 25 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Illinois vs Michigan State | -2.0 | 47.5 | W 38 - 16 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Illinois at Rutgers | +2.0 | 48.0 | W 38 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Illinois vs Northwestern | -8.5 | 42.5 | W 38 - 28 | O | Y | |
| Tue 12/31 | Illinois vs South Carolina | +9.5 | 50.0 | W 21 - 17 | U | Y | |
2024 Record: 10 - 3 (B1G: 6 - 3)
Spread Record 9 - 4 - 0 | O/U 5 - 8
Played: 4 Elite, 0 Good, 2 Avg, 4 Bad, 1 Poor
Future: 1 Elite, 0 Good, 0 Avg, 0 Bad, 0Poor
2026 class: 231 points #21
2025 class: 203 points #45
2024 class: 199 points #49
2023 class: 203 points #42
2022 class: 193 points #46
Average Class Ranking: #41
Average Recruiting Points: 206
2025 class: 203 points #45
2024 class: 199 points #49
2023 class: 203 points #42
2022 class: 193 points #46
Average Class Ranking: #41
Average Recruiting Points: 206
Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent Average P4
4 Year Class: #46 - Best: #42 Worst: #49
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
Consistent Average P4
4 Year Class: #46 - Best: #42 Worst: #49
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
2021 class: 159 points #73
2020 class: 153 points #87
2019 class: 184 points #53
2018 class: 186 points #54
2017 class: 185 points #46
Average Class Ranking: #63
Average Recruiting Points: 173
2020 class: 153 points #87
2019 class: 184 points #53
2018 class: 186 points #54
2017 class: 185 points #46
Average Class Ranking: #63
Average Recruiting Points: 173
2025 Portal Class #43 - 15 players, 86 Avg
2024 Portal Class #54 - 7 players, 87 Avg
2023 Portal Class #65 - 7 players, 88 Avg
2022 Portal Class #96 - 9 players, 84 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. (been OC for 3 years)
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Altmyer | 246 | 365 | 67% | 3007 | 22 | 5 | 8.2 |
| Ethan Hampton (Tr) | 3 | 4 | 75% | 27 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ca'Lil Valentine | 131 | 614 | 4 | 4.7 | 25 |
| Kaden Feagin | 122 | 507 | 7 | 4.2 | 26 |
| Aidan Laughery | 75 | 382 | 3 | 5.1 | 57 |
| Luke Altmyer | 100 | 242 | 5 | 2.4 | 36 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Beatty | 70 | 864 | 3 | 12.3 | 62 |
| Collin Dixon | 35 | 548 | 5 | 15.7 | 61 |
| Hudson Clement (Tr) | 36 | 454 | 3 | 12.6 | 27 |
| Justin Bowick (Tr) | 22 | 265 | 5 | 12.0 | 25 |
Defensive Coordinator Aaron Henry (been DC for 3 years)
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bailey | 76 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Miles Scott | 64 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Dylan Rosiek | 53 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Torrie Cox Jr. | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Jacas | 44 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Joe Barna | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Leon Lowery | 20 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| James Thompson Jr. (Tr) | 40 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaheim Clarke | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Miles Scott | 64 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| James Kreutz | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 76% #3
Offense Returning Production: 78% #4
Defense Returning Production: 75% #7
Overall Returning Production: 76% #3
Offense Returning Production: 78% #4
Defense Returning Production: 75% #7
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #43
15 Commits, 86.5 Avg Rating
25% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 19% TY
2025 Portal Class #43
15 Commits, 86.5 Avg Rating
25% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 19% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 864.00 #37
Offense Talent #39 | Defense Talent #45
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #56 | 2021 #51
2025 Talent Rating: 864.00 #37
Offense Talent #39 | Defense Talent #45
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #56 | 2021 #51
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 9 - 4
2025 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 8 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 5 - 8
2024 Record: 10 - 3
2024 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2023 Record: 5 - 7
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2022 Record: 8 - 5
2022 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
Four Year Record: 32 - 19
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 28 - 22 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 19 - 17
2025 Record: 9 - 4
2025 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 8 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 5 - 8
2024 Record: 10 - 3
2024 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2023 Record: 5 - 7
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2022 Record: 8 - 5
2022 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
Four Year Record: 32 - 19
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 28 - 22 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 19 - 17
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 5 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 7 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 3 - 9
2020 Record: 2 - 6
2020 Conf Record: 2 - 6
Spread: 2 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 4
2019 Record: 6 - 7
2019 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
2018 Record: 4 - 8
2018 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 4 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
Eight Year Record: 49 - 47
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 49 - 43 - 3
Eight Year Conference Record: 36 - 40
2021 Record: 5 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 7 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 3 - 9
2020 Record: 2 - 6
2020 Conf Record: 2 - 6
Spread: 2 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 4
2019 Record: 6 - 7
2019 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
2018 Record: 4 - 8
2018 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 4 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
Eight Year Record: 49 - 47
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 49 - 43 - 3
Eight Year Conference Record: 36 - 40
| 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 |
Power Ranking Stats (2025)
More Stats (2025)
Overall Stats (2025)
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | .21 (39) | 1.17 (117) | 48% (15) | 4.21 (29) | 30.3 (40) | 42% | 57% | .2 (96) | 1.19 (37) | 45% (114) | 4.33 (125) | 28.3 (52) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .25 (31) | 1.31 (44) | 45% (45) | 4.23 (39) | 30.2 (46) | 44% | 50% | .18 (76) | 1.1 (8) | 46% (115) | 3.48 (37) | 27.5 (31) |
More 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 30:54 | 21.2 | 42% | 57% | 4.6 | 39.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 26:52 | 18.7 | 44% | 50% | 5.1 | 39 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1 |
Overall Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 29.4 | 31.3 | 26.6 | 47.8% (15) | 4.21 (29) | 0.8 | 21 | 374 | 138 | 236 | 3.9 | 51% (60) | 48% (76) | 48% (16) | 48% (14) | 16% (70) | .21 (39) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 23.6 | 14.4 | 35.6 | 45.2% (114) | 4.33 (125) | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 44% (10) | 54% (122) | 41% (53) | 49% (133) | 15% (75) | .2 (96) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 28.3 | 32 | 21.3 | 44.6% (45) | 4.23 (39) | 0.9 | 19 | 338 | 140 | 198 | 4.4 | 53% (50) | 47% (83) | 45% (51) | 44% (44) | 18% (103) | .25 (31) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 21.7 | 17.6 | 28.5 | 46.3% (115) | 3.48 (37) | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% (37) | 52% (95) | 50% (127) | 43% (90) | 13% (117) | .18 (76) |
Run 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 51% (60) | 48% (16) | 35.2 | 138.2 | 3.9 | 21 (40) | .08 (87) | 3.04 (52) | 73% (56) | 10% (87) | 0.8 (130) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 44% (10) | 41% (53) | - | - | - | - | .07 (50) | 2.88 (70) | 75% (97) | 9% (80) | 0.92 (51) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 53% (50) | 45% (51) | 31.8 | 140 | 4.4 | 20 (67) | .13 (67) | 3.14 (49) | 81% (17) | 11% (107) | 0.91 (95) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 48% (37) | 50% (127) | - | - | - | - | .19 (108) | 3.57 (132) | 75% (75) | 8% (120) | 0.8 (5) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 48% (76) | 48% (14) | 19.3 | 28.6 | 235.8 | 8.2 | 12.2 | 23 (33) | 6 (7) | .41 (21) | 1.6 (56) | 29% (34) | 37% (14) | .37 (43) | 6% (52) | 1.9 (111) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 54% (122) | 49% (133) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (123) | .32 (102) | 1.3 (5) | 28% (126) | 36% (130) | .39 (112) | 6% (67) | 2 (62) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 47% (83) | 44% (44) | 15.4 | 25.5 | 197.8 | 7.8 | 12.9 | 21 (51) | 5 (6) | .38 (16) | 1.8 (15) | 31% (62) | 31% (81) | .42 (31) | 6% (82) | 2.3 (5) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 52% (95) | 43% (90) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (39) | .19 (44) | 1.4 (17) | 28% (117) | 34% (111) | .37 (97) | 6% (84) | 1.9 (40) |
Team Notes
(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 ❌
(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 ❌
(3/20) TE Rusk hurt LY, could be big target TY ❌
(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 ❌
(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 ❌
(3/20) TE Rusk hurt LY, could be big target TY ❌
Overall
Power Rating #15 | SP+ Rating #31
Performance Grade #24
Special Teams Grade #91
Record Prediction 8.3 - 4.7 #51
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Up to Average P4
Power Rating #15 | SP+ Rating #31
Performance Grade #24
Special Teams Grade #91
Record Prediction 8.3 - 4.7 #51
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Up to Average P4
Offense
Power #8 | SP+ #35 | Grade #12
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50%
Off Success #15 | Explosivness #117
Rush Grade #54 | Pass Grade #35
Rush Success #16 | Explosiveness #130
Pass Success #14 | Explosiveness #56
Run Block #5 | Pass Block #74
OL YDS #52 | Stuff Rate #81
Scoring Zone Off: #29
Power #8 | SP+ #35 | Grade #12
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50%
Off Success #15 | Explosivness #117
Rush Grade #54 | Pass Grade #35
Rush Success #16 | Explosiveness #130
Pass Success #14 | Explosiveness #56
Run Block #5 | Pass Block #74
OL YDS #52 | Stuff Rate #81
Scoring Zone Off: #29
Defense
Power #37 | SP+ #41 | Grade #69
Def Success #114 | Explosivness #37
Rush Success #53 | Explosiveness #51
Tackling #33 | Run Def #51
Pass Success #133 | Explosiveness #5
Pass Rush #47 | Coverage #99
F7 Havoc #80 | DB Havoc #67
DL YDS #70 | Def Stuff Rate #70
Scoring Zone Def #125
Power #37 | SP+ #41 | Grade #69
Def Success #114 | Explosivness #37
Rush Success #53 | Explosiveness #51
Tackling #33 | Run Def #51
Pass Success #133 | Explosiveness #5
Pass Rush #47 | Coverage #99
F7 Havoc #80 | DB Havoc #67
DL YDS #70 | Def Stuff Rate #70
Scoring Zone Def #125
Roster
Team Talent #37 Blue Chips: 10% #39
Offense Talent #39 Defense Talent #45
Crootin: '25 Class #21 - 4 YR Class: #46
Profile: Consistent Average P4
Portal Class #43 - 15 players, 86 Avg
25% of Roster from Portal, 19% TY
58 New Players, 57% of '25 Roster #45
Team Talent #37 Blue Chips: 10% #39
Offense Talent #39 Defense Talent #45
Crootin: '25 Class #21 - 4 YR Class: #46
Profile: Consistent Average P4
Portal Class #43 - 15 players, 86 Avg
25% of Roster from Portal, 19% TY
58 New Players, 57% of '25 Roster #45
Scoring & Records
Scoring: 29.4 - 23.6 | Scoring Margin: (5.8)
Home: 31 - 14 (16.9) | Road: 27 - 36 (-9)
OC: Barry Lunney Jr. - been OC for 3 years
DC: Aaron Henry - been DC for 3 years
2025 Record: 9 - 4 (8 - 4 - 1) (B1G: 5 - 4)
2024 Record: 10 - 3 (9 - 4 - 0) (B1G: 6 - 3)
2023 Record: 5 - 7 (3 - 9 - 0) (B1G: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (32 - 19) | 8 Yr Record: (49 - 47)
Scoring: 29.4 - 23.6 | Scoring Margin: (5.8)
Home: 31 - 14 (16.9) | Road: 27 - 36 (-9)
OC: Barry Lunney Jr. - been OC for 3 years
DC: Aaron Henry - been DC for 3 years
2025 Record: 9 - 4 (8 - 4 - 1) (B1G: 5 - 4)
2024 Record: 10 - 3 (9 - 4 - 0) (B1G: 6 - 3)
2023 Record: 5 - 7 (3 - 9 - 0) (B1G: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (32 - 19) | 8 Yr Record: (49 - 47)
Notes
Finishes 2-3 on road after awful L @ Wisconsin
1st in P4 at +42 Pts off TOs w/ a TO margin +7
Destroyed by IU, outrushed 267 to 2! Off awful
OL banged up in fall camp, not major
QB Altmyer 3rd yr w/ OC Lunney. Big goals TY
RBs Laughery good, Feegan back from inj (hip)
WRs lost top 2, Clement (WVU) + Bowick (BSU)
OL has 4/5 back, 3 portals, should improve TY
Def looks really deep, could be better unit
Secondary one of best in B1G, Pass rush ?
Finishes 2-3 on road after awful L @ Wisconsin
1st in P4 at +42 Pts off TOs w/ a TO margin +7
Destroyed by IU, outrushed 267 to 2! Off awful
OL banged up in fall camp, not major
QB Altmyer 3rd yr w/ OC Lunney. Big goals TY
RBs Laughery good, Feegan back from inj (hip)
WRs lost top 2, Clement (WVU) + Bowick (BSU)
OL has 4/5 back, 3 portals, should improve TY
Def looks really deep, could be better unit
Secondary one of best in B1G, Pass rush ?
'25 Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50%
Great Offense Success Rate of 47%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.3 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Great Pass Success 49%
Good Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 71%
Great when off Schedule 37%
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 50%
Great Offense Success Rate of 47%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.3 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Great Pass Success 49%
Good Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 71%
Great when off Schedule 37%
'25 Defense
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 45%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.27 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Awful Pass Def Success 50%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Good Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 72%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 37%
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 45%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.27 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Awful Pass Def Success 50%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Good Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 72%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 37%
Returning Prod
HC Bielema, OC Lunney Jr. & QB all back
'24 QB Luke Altmyer returns
Returning Production: 76% #3
Offense: 78% #4 | Defense: 75% #7
OL Prod: 90% #3, 4 clear starters
OL Snaps: 3718 #30 | From Portal: 0 #100
Rush Prod: 73% #37 | Rec Prod: 63% #42
Def Front Seven: 43% - Secondary: 96%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 7.5 - 4.5
HC Bielema, OC Lunney Jr. & QB all back
'24 QB Luke Altmyer returns
Returning Production: 76% #3
Offense: 78% #4 | Defense: 75% #7
OL Prod: 90% #3, 4 clear starters
OL Snaps: 3718 #30 | From Portal: 0 #100
Rush Prod: 73% #37 | Rec Prod: 63% #42
Def Front Seven: 43% - Secondary: 96%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 7.5 - 4.5
4 Year Overall
2025 SP+ Overall: #31 - Power Rating: #15
2024 SP+ Overall: #31 - Power Rating: #39
2023 SP+ Overall: #75 - Power Rating: #63
2022 SP+ Overall: #17
2025 SP+ Overall: #31 - Power Rating: #15
2024 SP+ Overall: #31 - Power Rating: #39
2023 SP+ Overall: #75 - Power Rating: #63
2022 SP+ Overall: #17
4 Year Offense
2025 SP+ Offense: #35 - Power Rating: #8
2024 SP+ Offense: #55 - Power Rating: #47
2023 SP+ Offense: #90 - Power Rating: #47
2022 SP+ Offense: #98
2025 SP+ Offense: #35 - Power Rating: #8
2024 SP+ Offense: #55 - Power Rating: #47
2023 SP+ Offense: #90 - Power Rating: #47
2022 SP+ Offense: #98
4 Year Defense
2025 SP+ Defense: #41 - Power Rating: #37
2024 SP+ Defense: #26 - Power Rating: #72
2023 SP+ Defense: #49 - Power Rating: #104
2022 SP+ Defense: #3
2025 SP+ Defense: #41 - Power Rating: #37
2024 SP+ Defense: #26 - Power Rating: #72
2023 SP+ Defense: #49 - Power Rating: #104
2022 SP+ Defense: #3