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Jayden Maiava and USC are favored against Illinois on Saturday.

USC vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 5

Ameer Tyree

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Sep 26, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Offensive Line Target Mason Halliman Includes Illinois Among Top Five Finalists

Jared Shlensky

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Sep 26, 2025

Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Why USC’s Next Three Games Are Key For College Football Playoff Hopes

Cory Pappas

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Sep 25, 2025

QB Julian Sayin gets his first road test at Washington in Week 5.

Six Big Ten quarterbacks to watch in Week 5

Joe Cox

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Sep 25, 2025

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Sep 2, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Nevada Wolf Pack in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

How To Watch USC Trojans vs. Illinois: Preview, Prediction, TV Channel, Odds

Angela Miele

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Sep 25, 2025

Penn State QB Drew Allar could vastly bolster Penn State's CFP shot with a win on Saturday.

Six Week 5 games that could impact the CFP race

Joe Cox

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Sep 25, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema Shares Illini Injury Updates, 'Funny' Xavier Scott Post-Surgery Moment

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 25, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Win Over Michigan State Draws Massive National Audience

Caden Handwork

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Sep 25, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) applauds teammates during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois vs. USC Preview: 3 Key Storylines, Including Why the Illini Offense May Roll

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 25, 2025

College football analyst Greg McElroy picked the USC Trojans to handle the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday.

Greg McElroy picks USC-Illinois winner in Week 5

Matt De Lima

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Sep 25, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) leads his team onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Recruiting Buzz: Bret Bielema Pursuing Five-Star Recruit

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 25, 2025

David Pollack at the ESPN College GameDay stage

David Pollack picks winner, final score for USC-Illinois matchup in Week 5

Alex Weber

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Sep 24, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Lincoln Riley Reveals Key to USC Handling Early Kickoff Time vs. Illinois

Caden Handwork

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Sep 24, 2025

Nov 19, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts following the victory against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Score Prediction For USC’s Chance To Make Road Statement vs. Illinois

Cory Pappas

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Sep 24, 2025

USC vs. Illinois football game prediction 2025

ESPN computer predicts USC vs. Illinois football game winner

James Parks

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Sep 24, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players arrive before an NCAA game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch: No. 23 Illinois Football vs. No. 21 USC in Week 5

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 24, 2025

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Ja’Kobi Lane Injury Creates Spotlight for Rising USC Receiver Ahead Of Illinois

Gabriel Duarte

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Sep 24, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Coach Lincoln Riley Highlights a 'Shocking' Advantage for Illinois

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 24, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley speaks with the official during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lincoln Riley Addresses Uncertainty On Injuries To Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Paige

Cory Pappas

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Sep 24, 2025

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