No. 12 Illinois a heavy favorite against Western Illinois in season opener

Western Illinois at No. 12 Illinois, Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT.

College Football Odds: Illinois by 45 1/2.

How to watch: Peacock

Key stats

Illinois (2024)

Overall offense: 364.8 yards per game (92nd in FBS)

Passing: 211.2 yards per game (86th)

Rushing: 153.6 yards per game (97th)

Scoring: 28.3 points per game (64th)

Overall defense: 373.2 yards allowed per game (68th in FBS)

Passing: 224.8 yards allowed per game (78th)

Rushing: 148.4 yards allowed per game (65th)

Scoring: 21.6 points allowed per game (31st)

Western Illinois (2024)

Overall offense: 427.5 yards per game (16th in FCS)

Passing: 304.3 yards per game (6th)

Rushing: 123.2 yards per game (93rd)

Scoring: 31.0 points per game (25th)

Overall defense: 492.8 yards per game (120th in FCS)

Passing: 263.4 yards per game (11