Our rankings
Illinois 54%
Iowa #27 vs Illinois #25 in our rankings (network centrality).
Iowa vs Illinois Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
27
Iowa72%
Iowa72%28%25
Illinois
IllinoisOur pick: Iowa, 72% to win · projected 27–20
Common opponents
Iowa 66%
Iowa by 6.0 points here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
Iowa 76%
Projected Iowa 27, Illinois 20 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Iowa and Illinois common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Iowa went 0–1, Illinois went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Iowa | Illinois | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ohio State |
L 14–31 home, Oct 3 | L 19–42 away, Sep 26 | IOWA +6.0 |