Illinois Fighting Illini defeat Southern Illinois Salukis 48-10: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Southern Illinois Salukis 10, Illinois Fighting Illini 48
The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Southern Illinois Salukis 48-10 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Gies Memorial Stadium. The Illinois Fighting Illini covered the spread as 35-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 55.5, with 58 points combined.
Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Illinois Fighting Illini final score and game recap
The Illinois Fighting Illini led 14-7 after the first quarter and 31-10 at halftime. They outscored the Southern Illinois Salukis 17-0 in the second half, 17-0 in the fourth quarter alone. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- DJ Williams (Southern Illinois Salukis): 20/38 passing for 182 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Kyle Thomas (Southern Illinois Salukis): 6 catches for 77 yards.
- Katin Houser (Illinois Fighting Illini): 23/29 passing for 305 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Collin Dixon (Illinois Fighting Illini): 8 catches for 131 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Illinois Fighting Illini?
The Illinois Fighting Illini covered the spread as 35-point favorites, winning by 38 points.
Did Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Illinois Fighting Illini go over or under the total?
The game went over: 58 points combined against a closing total of 55.5, over by 2.5. 41 of the 58 points came in the first half.
Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Illinois Fighting Illini game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the over, paying -188, with 21 points scored.
- Illinois Fighting Illini team total 45.5: the over, paying +102, with 48 scored.
- Southern Illinois Salukis team total 9.5: the over, paying -125, with 10 scored.
- First-half spread: Southern Illinois Salukis +21.5 covered, paying -130.
- First-half moneyline: Illinois Fighting Illini won the first half.
- First-quarter moneyline: Illinois Fighting Illini won the first quarter.
- First-half total 31.5: the over, paying +102, with 41 points scored.
Southern Illinois Salukis and Illinois Fighting Illini betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Southern Illinois Salukis 0-1 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.
This result left the Illinois Fighting Illini 2-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. All three of their games with a closing total went over.
What's next for Southern Illinois Salukis and Illinois Fighting Illini?
Next for the Illinois Fighting Illini: at the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 26, 2026.