The USC Trojans (4-0) hit the road for a Big Ten showdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-1) on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL).
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USC vs. Illinois: Sept. 27 Viewing Options
- Game date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Game time: 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Champaign, Illinois
- Venue: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- TV channel: FOX
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Trojans vs. Fighting Illini Insights
- USC ranks 52nd in total defense this season (323.8 yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with 583.8 total yards per game.
- On offense, the Trojans have been a top-25 unit, ranking fifth-best in the FBS by averaging 52.5 points per game. They rank 51st on defense (20.3 points allowed per game).
- USC has the 90th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (231 allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best with 331.5 passing yards per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, Illinois is accumulating 344.5 total yards per contest (103rd-ranked). It ranks 62nd in the FBS on defense (346 total yards allowed per game).
- The Fighting Illini are generating 36.3 points per contest on offense this season (43rd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 21.3 points per game (58th-ranked) on defense.
- Illinois ranks 75th in the FBS with 220.5 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 71st with 212 passing yards allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
Players to WatchUSC
- Jayden Maiava: 1,223 PASS YDS / 305.8 YPG / 70.8% / 9 TD / 0 INT / 15 CAR / 55 RUSH YDS / 4 TD
- Waymond Jordan: 57 CAR / 443 YDS / 110.8 YPG / 3 TD / 4 REC / 37 YDS / 9.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Eli Sanders: 39 CAR / 250 YDS / 62.5 YPG / 2 TD / 6 REC / 105 YDS / 26.3 YPG / 1 TD
- Makai Lemon: 24 REC / 438 YDS / 109.5 YPG / 3 TD
Illinois
- Luke Altmyer: 855 PASS YDS / 213.8 YPG / 70% / 9 TD / 0 INT
- Kaden Feagin: 55 CAR / 240 YDS / 60 YPG / 3 TD / 2 REC / 13 YDS / 6.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Ca'Lil Valentine: 31 CAR / 169 YDS / 42.3 YPG / 2 TD / 3 REC / 10 YDS / 3.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Hank Beatty: 21 REC / 302 YDS / 75.5 YPG / 1 TD
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USC Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2025 | Georgia Southern | W 59-20 |
| 9/13/2025 | at Purdue | W 33-17 |
| 9/20/2025 | Michigan State | W 45-31 |
| 9/27/2025 | at Illinois | - |
| 10/11/2025 | Michigan | - |
| 10/18/2025 | at Notre Dame | - |
| 11/1/2025 | at Nebraska | - |
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Illinois Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2025 | at Duke | W 45-19 |
| 9/13/2025 | Western Michigan | W 38-0 |
| 9/20/2025 | at Indiana | L 63-10 |
| 9/27/2025 | USC | - |
| 10/4/2025 | at Purdue | - |
| 10/11/2025 | Ohio State | - |
| 10/25/2025 | at Washington | - |