Our rankings
Illinois 54%
Illinois #25 vs Iowa #27 in our rankings (network centrality).
Illinois vs Iowa Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
25
Illinois28%
Illinois28%72%27
Iowa
IowaOur pick: Iowa, 72% to win · projected 20–27
Common opponents
Iowa 66%
Iowa by 6.0 points here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
Iowa 76%
Projected Illinois 20, Iowa 27 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Illinois and Iowa common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Illinois went 0–1, Iowa went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Illinois | Iowa | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ohio State |
L 19–42 away, Sep 26 | L 14–31 home, Oct 3 | IOWA +6.0 |