The No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) go on the road to play the Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0) at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
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When is Kansas vs. Illinois and when does it start?
This matchup between the Jayhawks and Fighting Illini will happen on Saturday, September 7, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Kansas vs. Illinois
The Jayhawks and Fighting Illini will hit the gridiron at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) for this matchup on Sept. 7, and if you’d like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Kansas Stats & Insights
In their last outing, the Jayhawks beat the Lindenwood Lions 48-3.
Kansas ranks 27th in total defense this year (202.0 yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 25th-best in the FBS with 530.0 total yards per game.
The Jayhawks are putting up 199.0 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 88th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 37th, giving up 127.0 passing yards per contest.
Kansas owns the 38th-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (75.0 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking sixth-best with 331.0 rushing yards per game.
The Jayhawks rank 29th in points scored this season (48.0 points per game), but they’ve been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 13th-best in the FBS with 3.0 points allowed per game.
Illinois Stats & Insights
The Fighting Illini’s last outing ended in a 45-0 win over the Eastern Illinois Panthers.
Illinois’ defensive unit has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 23rd-best in the FBS with 196.0 total yards ceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is posting 486.0 total yards per game, which ranks 44th.
The Fighting Illini rank 62nd in the FBS with 242.0 passing yards per game on offense, and they rank 49th with 147.0 passing yards ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
Illinois has been thriving on run defense, allowing only 49.0 rushing yards per contest (18th-best). Offensively, it ranks 27th in the FBS by putting up 244.0 rushing yards per game.
The Fighting Illini’s defensive unit has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank best in the FBS with 0.0 points conceded per game. In terms of offense, they are compiling 45.0 points per game, which ranks 33rd.
Kansas Key Players to Watch
Jalon Daniels has thrown for 148 yards (148.0 ypg) to lead Kansas, completing 60% of his passes and tossing one touchdown pass and one interception this season.
Devin Neal has carried the ball eight times for a team-high 112 yards (112.0 per game), with two touchdowns this year.
This season Daniel Hishaw Jr. has rushed for 66 yards (66.0 per game) on nine carries with one touchdown.
Luke Grimm’s 111 receiving yards (111.0 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s registered six receptions and one touchdown.
Lawrence Arnold has caught two passes for 29 yards (29.0 yards per game) this year.
Quentin Skinner has hauled in one catch for 25 yards (25.0 ypg) this season.
Illinois Key Players to Watch
Luke Altmyer has thrown for 213 yards (213.0 ypg) to lead Illinois, completing 79.2% of his passes and recording four touchdown passes this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 27 rushing yards (27.0 ypg) on three carries.
Kaden Feagin’s team-high 108 rushing yards (108.0 per game) have come on 16 carries, with one touchdown this year.
This season Aidan Laughery has rushed for 79 yards (79.0 per game) on 10 carries.
Pat Bryant’s 63 receiving yards (63.0 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s collected five receptions and two touchdowns.
Malik Elzy has reeled in two passes for 51 yards (51.0 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Ashton Hollins’ two catches have yielded 40 yards (40.0 ypg).
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