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2026 Illinois Win Projections

Projected final record, from simulated seasons.

Updated Nov 11, 2026, 3:33 AM ET

Projected wins

7.2wins

Up0.5 from Week 9

Hasn't played yet this week
vs. preseason
Down0.2
Preseason: 7.4
Season best
7.4
Week 1
Season worst
4.8
Week 5

Big Ten win projections

  1. UCLA9-010.9
  2. Indiana8-110.5
  3. Iowa7-29.4
  4. USC7-28.5
  5. Oregon6-38.4
  6. Ohio State6-38.3
  7. Wisconsin6-38.1
  8. Penn State5-47.3
  9. Northwestern6-37.2
  10. Illinois (this team)6-37.2
  11. Minnesota5-46.1
  12. Washington5-46.1
  13. Nebraska5-46.1
  14. Michigan5-45.8
  15. Michigan State3-64.1
  16. Maryland3-63.7
  17. Purdue3-63.4
  18. Rutgers2-73.0
2026 College Football Win Projections