The Illinois Fighting Illini (3-4) host a Big Ten clash against the Wisconsin Badgers (4-1) on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). We have more info below, and that includes how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Illinois vs. Wisconsin Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Champaign, Illinois
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
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Illinois vs. Wisconsin Stats and Insights
- Illinois has a negative point differential on the season (-55 total points, -7.8 per game), while Wisconsin has scored 65 more points than their opponents (13.0 per game).
- Illinois has put roughly the same amount of points on the board per game this season (20.3) as Wisconsin has allowed (18.4).
- When they meet or exceed what the Badgers give up this season (18.4 points per game), the Fighting Illini are 3-2.
- Wisconsin puts up 3.3 more points per game (31.4) than Illinois gives up (28.1).
- In games where the Badgers score over 28.1 points this year, they have put together a record of 3-0.
Illinois vs. Wisconsin Recent Meetings
- The last two times Wisconsin and Illinois have matched up, the two teams share a split 1-1 record.
- The Fighting Illini and the Badgers have matched up evenly over their last two head-to-head meetings, holding a split 1-1 record against the spread. In those two head-to-head matchups, the two squads have eclipsed the over on the point total on one occasion.
- Over their last two head-to-head games, Illinois and Wisconsin have racked up the same number of points (34).
Top Performers
Illinois
- In seven games for the Fighting Illini, Luke Altmyer has led the charge with 1,576 yards (225.1 yards per game) while compiling eight touchdowns, nine interceptions and a 63.3% completion percentage.
- Altmyer has been a factor with his legs, running for 201 yards and three TDs in seven games.
- On 71 targets, Isaiah Williams has 42 receptions (6.0 per game) for 546 yards and one TD in seven games.
- Pat Bryant has been an important part of the Fighting Illini’s air attack in 2023, tallying 23 catches for 297 yards and five touchdowns.
- In seven games for the Fighting Illini, Reggie Love III has racked up 252 rushing yards (4.9 yards per carry) and one touchdown.
- The Fighting Illini’s defensive unit has been aided by the contributions of Dylan Rosiek, who has played seven games and amassed 41 tackles and 3.0 TFL.
- As part of the Fighting Illini’s defensive unit, Xavier Scott has totaled 38 tackles and two interceptions in seven games.
- Miles Scott has helped spur the Fighting Illini’s defense with one interception to go along with 39 tackles and one pass defended in seven games.
- Seth Coleman has been an important contributor to the Fighting Illini’s defense in 2023, with 25 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks in seven games.
Wisconsin
- In five games, Braelon Allen has run for 472 yards (94.4 per game) and seven touchdowns.
- Allen also has 18 catches for 65 yards and zero TDs.
- Tanner Mordecai has thrown for 1,022 yards (204.4 per game), completing 64.2% of his passes, with three touchdowns and three interceptions in five games.
- Also, Mordecai has rushed for 153 yards and four TDs.
- On the ground, Chez Mellusi has scored four touchdowns and accumulated 306 yards (61.2 per game).
- Chimere Dike has 11 receptions for 228 yards (45.6 per game) and one touchdown in five games.
- Hunter Wohler has collected two interceptions to go with 40 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended in five games for the Badgers.
- Jake Chaney has posted 22 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks in five games for the Badgers.
- James Thompson Jr. has been providing a big boost on defense, compiling 3.0 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 14 tackles for the Badgers.
- Ricardo Hallman has registered four interceptions to go with 10 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four passes defended In five games for the Badgers.