The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Indiana vs. Illinois matchup on Saturday in a Big Ten Conference opener

The No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini, led by quarterback Luke Altmyer, face the No. 19 Indiana Hoosiers, led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington,

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The nation had big praise for Indiana last this past weekend, but the computer rankings loved the Hoosiers even more.

Both teams enter tonight's matchup with perfect 3-0 records as they face off in Bloomington at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti offered a two-sided comment about preparing for the Iowa Hawkeyes while taking a jab at the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Indiana football reported over 56,000 stands attended Saturday night's 63-10 win over Illinois inside Memorial Stadium, setting a new program record.

After a scintillating performance in Indiana's 63-10 thrashing of then-top 10 Illinois, Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza has emerged as the new Heisman Trophy betting favorite.