Illinois vs. Oregon projected starting lineup Week 9 | 2024 college football season
The No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini are set to face the No. 1 school in the nation, the Oregon Ducks, in an afternoon game of the Big Ten in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.
The Fighting Illini have had a good season, with an overall record of 6-1, but face their toughest task this week as they travel to Eugene to clash with the Ducks. Dan Lanning's team has had a perfect season with an overall record of 7-0 and an impressive win over Ohio State in its resume.
The Ducks are highly favored for this encounter and are a 22.5-point favorite, with ESPN's game predictor giving them a 91.3% chance of winning the game. The matchup is set to start at 3:30 p.m. ET in Autzen Stadium.
Illinois's expected lineup and depth chart
Illinois' offense
The first row of players are the expected starters.
WR-X | 4 | Franklin, Zakhari RS SR/TR | 15 | Capka-Jones, Alexander RS JR/TR | 8 | Elzy, Malik SO |
WR-Z | 13 | Bryant, Pat SR | 2 | Hollins, Ashton RS SO |
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WR-SL | 17 | Dixon, Collin RS FR | 80 | Beatty, Hank JR | 7 | Wilcher, Kenari SO |
LT | 74 | Davis, J.C. SR/TR | 75 | Henderson, Brandon SO |
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LG | 73 | Gesky, Josh RS JR | 78 | Wigenton II, Kevin RS JR/TR |
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C | 64 | Kreutz, Josh RS JR | 55 | McMillen, TJ RS FR |
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RG | 72 | Crisler, Zy SR/TR | 71 | Whitenack, Hunter JR |
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RT | 58 | Priestly, Melvin JR/TR | 56 | Møller, Magnus RS SO |
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TE | 85 | Arkin, Tanner RS JR/TR | 88 | Boyer, Henry RS SO | 84 | Goda, Carson SR/TR |
QB | 9 | Altmyer, Luke RS JR/TR | 10 | Leary, Donovan RS SO | 12 | Michaux, Kirkland RS JR/TR |
RB | 21 | Laughery, Aidan RS SO | 3 | Feagin, Kaden SO | 6 | McCray, Josh RS JR |
Illinois' Defense
The first row of players are the expected starters.
LDE | 11 | Bray, Alex SO | 52 | Farrell, Pat RS FR |
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NT | 23 | Edwards, TeRah RS SR/TR | 55 | Warren, Jeremiah RS FR | 27 | Sledge, Enyce RS SO/TR |
RDE | 6 | Briggs Jr., Dennis RS SR/TR | 33 | Holmes, Ezekiel RS SR | 44 | McCullom, Angelo FR |
LOLB | 17 | Jacas, Gabe JR | 3 | Bryant, Alec RS JR/TR | 34 | Meed, Ryan RS SR |
WLB | 64 | Kreutz, Josh RS JR | 45 | Hood, Malachi RS SO | 39 | Odeluga, Kenenna RS JR |
MLB | 28 | Rosiek, Dylan RS JR | 42 | Zardzin, Luke RS JR | 29 | Griffin, TJ RS SO |
ROLB | 9 | Coleman, Seth RS SR | 43 | Barna, Joe FR | 30 | Hayden, Jojo RS FR |
LCB | 5 | Cox Jr., Torrie RS JR/TR | 0 | Canada, Chase SO/TR | 20 | Strain, Tyler RS JR |
SS | 7 | Bailey, Matthew RS SO | 2 | Karriem, Saboor SO | 1 | Hill, Demetrius RS JR/TR |
FS | 10 | Scott, Miles RS JR | 26 | Resetich, Mac SO | 16 | Heckel, Tanner FR |
RCB | 22 | Patterson, Kaleb RS SO/TR | 8 | Brooks, Terrance JR/TR |
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NB | 14 | Scott, Xavier JR | 25 | Clarke, Jaheim SO | 32 | Bufkin, CJ RS SR/TR |
Illinois' Special Teams
The first row of players are the expected starters.
PT | 19 | Robertson, Hugh RS JR | 31 | Duley, Declan RS FR | 98 | Pinton, Fabrizio RS JR/TR |
PK | 24 | Olano, David SO | 27 | Moczulski, Ethan RS SO/TR | 98 | Pinton, Fabrizio RS JR/TR |
KO | 27 | Moczulski, Ethan RS SO/TR | 24 | Olano, David SO | 98 | Pinton, Fabrizio RS JR/TR |
LS | 36 | Hansen, Lane RS JR | 51 | Hall, Aidan RS SR | 52 | Mahoney III, Patrick RS FR |
H | 19 | Robertson, Hugh RS JR | 31 | Duley, Declan RS FR | 98 | Pinton, Fabrizio RS JR/TR |
PR | 26 | Resetich, Mac SO | 80 | Beatty, Hank JR | 4 | Franklin, Zakhari RS SR/TR |
KR | 7 | Wilcher, Kenari SO | 21 | Laughery, Aidan RS SO | 13 | Bryant, Pat SR |
Oregon's expected lineup and depth chart
Oregon's Offense
The first row of players are the expected starters.
WR-X | 1 | Holden, Traeshon SR/TR | 14 | Lowe, Justius RS SO | 11 | McClellan, Jeremiah FR |
WR-Z | 7 | Stewart, Evan JR/TR | 13 | Dickey, Jurrion SO | 80 | Gresham, Dillon FR |
WR-F | 15 | Johnson, Tez SR/TR | 81 | Pellum, Ryan FR | 84 | Ressler, Jack FR |
LT | 76 | Conerly Jr., Josh JR | 71 | Silva, George RS SR/TR | 56 | Ferguson, Trent FR |
LG | 50 | Strother, Nishad RS SR/TR | 53 | Brooks, Devin FR |
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C | 72 | Laloulu, Iapani SO | 70 | Pickard, Charlie RS JR | 60 | Rossi, Kanen RS JR |
RG | 55 | Harper II, Marcus SR | 79 | Moala, Lipe RS FR |
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RT | 65 | Cornelius, Ajani RS SR/TR | 73 | Rogers, Kawika RS SO | 78 | Wilson, Gernorris RS FR |
TE | 88 | Herbert, Patrick RS SR | 18 | Sadiq, Kenyon SO | 83 | Saleapaga, Roger FR |
QB | 8 | Gabriel, Dillon RS SR/TR | 5 | Moore, Dante SO/TR | 16 | Novosad, Austin RS FR |
RB | 20 | James, Jordan JR | 6 | Whittington, Noah RS JR/TR | 27 | Limar, Jayden SO |
Oregon's Defense
The first row of players are the expected starters.
DE | 10 | Uiagalelei, Matayo SO | 56 | Moore, Jaeden RS FR | 29 | Porter, Ashton RS FR |
NT | 90 | Caldwell, Jamaree SR/TR | 95 | Ware-Hudson, Keyon RS SR | 99 | Green, Terrance RS FR |
DT | 55 | Harmon, Derrick RS JR/TR | 52 | Washington, A'Mauri SO | 50 | Gray, Tionne FR |
JACK | 44 | Tuioti, Teitum SO | 32 | Winston, Emar'rion RS SO | 17 | Purchase, Blake SO |
MAC | 28 | Boettcher, Bryce RS SR | 4 | Jacobs, Jestin RS SR/TR | 22 | Soelle, Connor RS SR/TR |
MONEY | 26 | Jackson, Devon RS SO | 2 | Bassa, Jeffrey SR | 54 | Mixon, Jerry SO |
FCB | 9 | Reed, Nikko SR/TR | 8 | Manning, Dontae SR | 16 | Pleasant, Rodrick SO |
SS | 0 | Johnson, Tysheem SR/TR | 12 | Woodyard, Peyton FR | 15 | Davis, Solomon RS FR |
FS | 5 | Savage, Kobe SR/TR | 19 | Turner, Tyler RS FR | 21 | Flowers, Aaron FR |
BCB | 7 | Muhammad, Jabbar SR/TR | 13 | Laulea, Sione JR/TR | 18 | Alexander, Kam SR/TR |
NB | 3 | Johnson, Brandon SR/TR | 27 | Austin, Daylen RS FR |
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Oregon's Special Teams
The first row of players are the expected starters.
PT | 92 | James, Ross RS JR/TR | 45 | Dunne, Luke RS FR | 94 | Kinsman, Tyler FR |
PK | 36 | Sappington, Atticus RS JR/TR | 93 | Meadors, Grant RS FR | 97 | Hurych, Gage FR |
KO | 36 | Sappington, Atticus RS JR/TR | 93 | Meadors, Grant RS FR | 97 | Hurych, Gage FR |
LS | 43 | Basso, Luke RS JR | 96 | Duzansky, Nick RS FR |
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H | 45 | Dunne, Luke RS FR | 92 | James, Ross RS JR/TR | 94 | Kinsman, Tyler FR |
PR | 15 | Johnson, Tez SR/TR |
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KR | 6 | Whittington, Noah RS JR/TR | 27 | Limar, Jayden SO |
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How to watch Illinois vs. Oregon? Streaming options for Big Ten encounter in week 9
The game between the Illini and the Ducks is set to air on CBS. You can stream it through Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo TV. Another option is using Paramount+, the streaming service of CBS' parent company.
If you would rather listen to the game, you have the option of tuning into Sirius XM nationwide on channel 83 for the Fighting Illini's broadcast and 196 for the Ducks'.
Illinois vs. Oregon: Players to watch
Dillon Gabriel is certainly the player to watch this weekend. The former Oklahoma Sooner is third in the Heisman Trophy odds, according to Bet MGM, with odds of +400. Gabriel has thrown for 2080 yards, with 15 touchdown passes and four interceptions. He has also won one Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week.
