Illinois will host UAB on Thursday in a Week 1 college football matchup on Big Ten Network. Bret Bielema is back leading the charge for the Fighting Illini, looking to follow up their 9-4 season in 2025. There's a new quarterback calling the shots in Champaign, as East Carolina transfer Katin Houser gets the start for the Fighting Illini after Luke Altmyer left for the NFL. Houser comes in with 26 career starts, including 19 at ECU. In 2025, he threw for 3,330 yards, which ranked 21st in the country and third in the AAC, along with 19 touchdowns and just six interceptions. He was also a factor...
Illinois vs. UAB Prediction, Odds, Pick For College Football Week 1
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Sep 3, 2026 • 4 days ago
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