The Illinois Fighting Illini host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights looking to claw their way back into the Top 25 with a win in Week 10 of the 2025 college football season.

The Scarlet Knights (4-4) bring momentum from their first conference win while Illinois (5-3) looks to bounce back from consecutive losses. Here's how to watch for free.

We're at Week 10 of the college football season, and here are Illinois' updated bowl game projections — and most experts really can't agree.

Illinois is off for Week 8 of the 2025 season, as the Fighting Illini have another week to prepare for its Week 8 game against Washington (5-1), who plays this week at Michigan. The Fighting Illini have one more bye week this season on Nov. 8, after their home game against Rutgers and before their matchup with Maryland at home.

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) passes over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights line during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images / Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

The Illinois Fighting Illini lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes in a Week 7 college football game. Here is a recap and highlights.

The Illinois Fighting Illini dominated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Week 10 college football, 35-13. Here is a recap, photos and highlights.

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Illinois' long snapper Lane Hansen was out, so Patrick Mahoney III was in the game. He had a low snap to punter Keelan Crimmins. Crimmins tried to pick the ball up but had a knee down. This gave Ohio State the ball at the Illinois 38-yard line.

Illinois vs. Rutgers football live updates and video highlights

While Ohio State football is chasing a second straight national championship trophy, there's a historic trophy at stake in the Buckeyes' upcoming matchup against the Illinois Fighting Illini. The battle for the Illibuck is the second-oldest trophy game in ...