The Illini are looking for a huge bounce-back win after a setback last week. Does CFB 26 predict a win against USC?

ESPN Analytics project Illinois to have a 14% chance to reach the Big Ten title game if it beats Indiana, although that chance drops to 3% with a loss to the Hoosiers. Simply put, there are massive CFP implications on the line for Illinois in Week 4. ESPN also projects Illinois to lose three of its next four games to Indiana, USC and Ohio State.

Scott’s injury complicates Illinois’ hopes of bouncing back from its blowout loss to Indiana as the Ilini (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) prepare to host No. 21 Southern California (4-0, 2-0) on Saturday. USC quarterback Jayden Maiava leads all Bowl Subdivision players in passer rating and has thrown nine touchdown passes without an interception.

The USC Trojans have a massive stretch of games coming up over the next few weeks. They will face three straight teams that are currently ranked in the AP Top 2

Week 5 is particularly anticipated and may present more upsets. Rece Davis mentioned on the “College GameDay Podcast” that he is keeping a close eye on a specific game that could lead to an upset.

Football Bowl Subdivision teams are averaging 3.82 punts per game through Week 4 of the season. That figure on track to be the lowest since the NCAA began keeping the statistic in 1937.

How far did Indiana climb after its blowout win over Illinois? Joel Klatt provides his weekly college football top 10 after an action-packed Week 4.

Bielema was awarded a new contract this offseason after guiding Illinois to its first 10-win season since 2001 — just the fifth in program history. The Illini rewarded him with a six-year extension that runs through 2031, worth $7.7 million annually.