Final
September 3, 2026 β’ Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: UAB Blazers (0-1) takes on Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0) at Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign.
UAB Blazers
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Illinois Fighting Illini
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UAB
|
3 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 23 |
|
ILL
|
14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
7:55
Collin Dixon 18 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Score
2:24
Jonah Delange 26 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:18
Ca'Lil Valentine 51 Yd Run (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Score
5:50
Jonah Delange 23 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:18
Roderick Robinson II 10 Yd pass from Ryder Burton (Jonah Delange Kick)
Score
0:00
Ty Robinson 54 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Score
10:15
Collin Dixon 14 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Score
3:58
Jonah Delange 35 Yd Field Goal
Score
12:25
Katin Houser 6 Yd Run (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Score
5:48
Ismael Kante 59 Yd Interception Return (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Score
0:09
Ryder Burton 5 Yd Run (Jonah Delange Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
UAB Blazers
VS
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Illinois Fighting Illini
Projected Score
UAB 22
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ILL 24
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
UAB Blazers
STAT
Illinois Fighting Illini
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Illinois Fighting Illini plays on familiar turf at Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why UAB Blazers Could Win
UAB Blazers will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Illinois Fighting Illini Could Win
Illinois Fighting Illini has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
52,673
Closing Odds
Line: ILL -25.5 | O/U: 53.5
Team Leaders
UAB Blazers Leaders
Ryder Burton
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Amari Brundidge
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Levi Brayton
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Illinois Fighting Illini Leaders
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
UAB Blazers (100.0%)
Illinois Fighting Illini (0.0%)
Total Submissions: 35 circles
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