Illinois Fighting Illini defeat Oregon Ducks 21-10: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Oregon Ducks 10, Illinois Fighting Illini 21
The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Oregon Ducks 21-10 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Gies Memorial Stadium. The Illinois Fighting Illini covered the spread as 10.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 49, with 31 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Oregon Ducks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini final score and game recap
The Oregon Ducks led 7-0 after the first quarter and 10-7 at halftime. The Illinois Fighting Illini outscored the Oregon Ducks 14-0 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Dylan Raiola (Oregon Ducks): 27/41 passing for 246 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Jordon Davison (Oregon Ducks): 14 carries for 92 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Aidan Laughery (Illinois Fighting Illini): 13 carries for 123 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Collin Dixon (Illinois Fighting Illini): 6 catches for 65 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Oregon Ducks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini?
The Illinois Fighting Illini covered the spread as 10.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 11 points.
The spread opened at Oregon Ducks -9 and closed at Oregon Ducks -10.5.
Did Oregon Ducks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini go over or under the total?
The game went under: 31 points combined against a closing total of 49, under by 18. 17 of the 31 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 50.5 and closed at 49.
How did AiQ's Oregon Ducks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Oregon Ducks to win at -410, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Oregon Ducks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Illinois Fighting Illini team total 18.5: the over, paying -113, with 21 scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying +100, with 7 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Oregon Ducks won the first half, paying -290.
- Oregon Ducks team total 30.5: the under, paying -113, with 10 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Oregon Ducks won the first quarter, paying -230.
- First-half spread: Illinois Fighting Illini +6.5 covered, paying -110.
- First-half total 24.5: the under, paying -125, with 17 points scored.
Oregon Ducks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Oregon Ducks at -425 and the Illinois Fighting Illini at +320. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Oregon Ducks a 77% favorite. The Illinois Fighting Illini won as the underdog at +320: $320 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Oregon Ducks, the best price before the game was -365 at FanDuel: priced near fair (−0.5% value).
The spread moved toward the Oregon Ducks between the open and the close, and the Illinois Fighting Illini covered. The total moved down from 50.5 to 49, and the game went under.
Oregon Ducks and Illinois Fighting Illini betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Oregon Ducks 4-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times.
This result left the Illinois Fighting Illini 4-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 2 times. That made it two straight wins for the Illinois Fighting Illini.
What's next for Oregon Ducks and Illinois Fighting Illini?
Next for the Oregon Ducks: the Northwestern Wildcats at home on Friday, October 30, 2026. Next for the Illinois Fighting Illini: at the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday, October 31, 2026.