Illinois Fighting Illini defeat UAB Blazers 42-23: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · NCAAF · UAB Blazers 23, Illinois Fighting Illini 42
The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the UAB Blazers 42-23 on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Gies Memorial Stadium. The UAB Blazers covered the spread as 25.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 54.5, with 65 points combined.
UAB Blazers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini final score and game recap
The Illinois Fighting Illini won by 19 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ryder Burton (UAB Blazers): 18/31 passing for 219 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Roderick Robinson II (UAB Blazers): 14 carries for 59 yards.
- Katin Houser (Illinois Fighting Illini): 13/17 passing for 182 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Collin Dixon (Illinois Fighting Illini): 6 catches for 70 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in UAB Blazers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini?
The UAB Blazers covered the spread as 25.5-point underdogs, losing by 19 points.
The spread opened at Illinois Fighting Illini -27.5 and closed at Illinois Fighting Illini -25.5.
Did UAB Blazers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini go over or under the total?
The game went over: 65 points combined against a closing total of 54.5, over by 10.5.
The total opened at 55 and closed at 54.5.
UAB Blazers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The spread moved toward the UAB Blazers between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 55 to 54.5, and the game went over.
UAB Blazers and Illinois Fighting Illini betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the UAB Blazers 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Illinois Fighting Illini 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for UAB Blazers and Illinois Fighting Illini?
Next for the UAB Blazers: the UL Monroe Warhawks at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Illinois Fighting Illini: the Duke Blue Devils at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.