The Illinois Fighting Illini (0-0) host the Toledo Rockets (0-0) on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Look below for more important details, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Illinois vs. Toledo Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, September 2, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: Champaign, Illinois
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
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- Moneyline Favorite: Illinois (-374)
- Spread: Fighting Illini (-9)
- Total: 46.5
Illinois vs. Toledo Stats and Insights (2022)
- Illinois scored 149 more points than its opponents last season (11.4 per game), and Toledo scored 87 more points than its opponents (6.2 per game).
- Toledo allowed 25.1 points per game last year, close to the same amount as the 24.2 Illinois scored.
- In games where the Fighting Illini scored over 25.1 points last season, they were 6-0.
- Toledo scored 31.3 points per game last season, 18.5 more than Illinois allowed.
- When they went over what the Fighting Illini gave up last season (12.8 points per game), the Rockets were 7-5.
Top Performers
Illinois (2022 Stats)
- On the ground, Chase Brown had 10 touchdowns and 1,643 yards (126.4 per game) last year.
- In addition, Brown had 27 catches for 240 yards and three touchdowns.
- In 13 games, Tommy DeVito threw for 2,647 yards (203.6 per game), with 15 touchdowns and four interceptions, and a completion percentage of 69.6%.
- In addition, DeVito ran for 35 yards and six TDs.
- In 13 games a season ago, Isaiah Williams had 81 receptions for 709 yards (54.5 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Brian Hightower had 37 receptions for 452 yards (34.8 per game) and two touchdowns in 13 games.
- On defense last year, Sydney Brown helped lead the way with six interceptions to go with 56 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and seven passes defended in 13 games.
- Jartavius Martin totaled one sack to go with three TFL, 58 tackles, and three interceptions in 13 games.
- In 13 games a season ago, Jer’Zhan Newton posted 51 tackles, 10 TFL, and five sacks.
- Keith Randolph Jr. delivered one interception to go with 47 tackles, 12 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one pass defended in 13 games played.
Toledo (2022 Stats)
- In addition to his 2,265 passing yards and 59.8% completion percentage last year, DeQuan Finn threw for 23 touchdowns against 12 interceptions.
- Finn also provided value with his legs, rushing for 632 yards (4.9 YPC) and nine touchdowns.
- In 14 games, Jerjuan Newton was targeted 91 times, leading to 53 catches, 830 yards and nine touchdowns.
- Jacquez Stuart aided the offense by scampering for 770 yards (55 yards per game) and four touchdowns.
- To go along with 884 passing yards (63.1 yards per game), Tucker Gleason aired it out for eight touchdowns, three interceptions, and a completion percentage of 47.5%.
- Tucker Gleason scrambled for 185 yards (13.2 yards per game) and three TDs.
- Last year Dyontae Johnson collected 75 tackles, six TFL, and three sacks in 14 games.
- Dallas Gant accumulated four TFL and 75 tackles in 14 games.
- With 43 tackles, seven TFL, 5.5 sacks, and one interception, Desjuan Johnson was a significant player last season on defense.
- With 5.5 sacks to go along with six TFL and 39 tackles, Jamal Hines made a big difference on D.