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College football analyst Rece Davis selected the USC Trojans to win this weekend against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Rece Davis picks winner of USC-Illinois on Saturday

Matt De Lima

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Sep 26, 2025

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) has boosted his play after transferring from Cal.

David Pollack predicts winner of Indiana-Iowa game

Matt De Lima

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Sep 26, 2025

USC vs. Illinois score prediction 2025

USC vs. Illinois score prediction by expert football model

James Parks

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Sep 26, 2025

Four-star wide receiver Jabari Watkins is committed to Nebraska.

4-Star Wide Receiver Commits to Nebraska Over Illinois, Florida State

Kaleb Henry

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Sep 26, 2025

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Fox college football analyst Urban Meyer reacts with fans to Cyclones and Hawkeyes fans during Fox Big Noon Kickoff before Iowa and Iowa State Football at JackTtrice Stadium Sept. 6, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.
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Mixed Feelings About Illinois Football Hosting Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' vs. USC

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 26, 2025

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) celebrates with wide receiver Malik Benson (4)

College football predictions: Expert picks for the biggest Week 5 games

Zachary McKinnell

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Sep 26, 2025

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema and quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Six college football programs under the most pressure in Week 5

Ryan Young

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Sep 26, 2025

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC head coach Lincoln Riley speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Coach Lincoln Riley Addresses Early Kickoff vs. Illinois

Angela Miele

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Sep 26, 2025

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions host unbeaten Oregon in a clash of Big Ten titans on Saturday.

Seven Best College Football Games to Watch in Week 5: Oregon–Penn State Is Clash of Titans

Zach Koons

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Sep 26, 2025

Jayden Maiava and USC are favored against Illinois on Saturday.

USC vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 5

Ameer Tyree

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Sep 26, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Offensive Line Target Mason Halliman Includes Illinois Among Top Five Finalists

Jared Shlensky

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Sep 26, 2025

Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Why USC’s Next Three Games Are Key For College Football Playoff Hopes

Cory Pappas

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Sep 25, 2025

QB Julian Sayin gets his first road test at Washington in Week 5.

Six Big Ten quarterbacks to watch in Week 5

Joe Cox

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Sep 25, 2025

Sep 2, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Nevada Wolf Pack in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

How To Watch USC Trojans vs. Illinois: Preview, Prediction, TV Channel, Odds

Angela Miele

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Sep 25, 2025

Penn State QB Drew Allar could vastly bolster Penn State's CFP shot with a win on Saturday.

Six Week 5 games that could impact the CFP race

Joe Cox

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Sep 25, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema Shares Illini Injury Updates, 'Funny' Xavier Scott Post-Surgery Moment

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 25, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Win Over Michigan State Draws Massive National Audience

Caden Handwork

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Sep 25, 2025

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) applauds teammates during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois vs. USC Preview: 3 Key Storylines, Including Why the Illini Offense May Roll

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 25, 2025

College football analyst Greg McElroy picked the USC Trojans to handle the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday.

Greg McElroy picks USC-Illinois winner in Week 5

Matt De Lima

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Sep 25, 2025

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