Full guide to USC vs Illinois: Watch info, weather, odds and more

This is universally viewed as the largest test to date for USC. Illinois may not be as good as what preseason predictions would have dictated. Still, this is the best team to point that will offer the Trojans their biggest challenge to this point so far.

Although the Fighting Illini have been largely underwhelming to this point, this is still the Big Ten. Even a team in its worst years can find ways to sneak into games and steal victories when they probably otherwise should not.

As is, Luke Altmyer is a veteran and will have the ability to take advantage of what has not been a good Trojan secondary if given the time. This is an area that USC will need to clean up the most. The pass rush could make it so that Altmyer has a largely miserable afternoon. As has been seen, however, it only takes a few lapses in coverage for a team to stay within striking distance, even when USC builds a lead.

There is no question, this upcoming matchup will be hugely telling and give a fuller picture as to how good this coach Lincoln Riley team can be in 2025.

Who are the announcers for USC vs Illinois?

This matchup will be the featured game on FOX as the Big Noon Kickoff will be in Champaign this week. Joel Klatt and Gus Johnson will be the announcers. This one can also be viewed on Fubo.

What is the series history between USC vs Illinois?

USC has dominated the series between these two schools to this point. The Trojans have won 11 out of the 13 total encounters on the gridiron. It has been a while since the two programs have played against each other; however, the 2008 Rose Bowl was the last time the two squared off. USC, of course, won that one by a score of 49-17.

How will the inclement weather affect the matchup?

It is projected to be 74° and sunny for the game. The aspect that will affect the game more is the nature of USC traveling from the West Coast for a kickoff that will actually take place in the morning, considering Champaign is in the Central Time Zone.

What are the current odds for USC vs Illinois?

According to DraftKings, USC is currently favored by 6.5 points. Taking the Trojans to simply win would be a -250 moneyline wager.