Illinois Fighting Illini
Big Ten
9-4
Record (5-4 conf.)
9.23
SER — #39 FBS
Final 2025 Season
9-4
Record
9.23
Final SER (#39 FBS)
8.91
Offense
0.32
Defense
Quarterfinal: Won 30-28 vs Tennessee
SER History — 2014 to 2025
2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Thu, Sept. 3 | 9:00 PM ET | Home | Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 3:30 PM ET | Home | Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 2:00 PM ET |
Southern Illinois
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Home | Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Away | Ohio Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Home | Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Away | Spartan Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | Time TBD | Home | Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Away | SECU Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Fri, Nov. 6 | 8:00 PM ET | Home | Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | |
| Week 11 | Fri, Nov. 13 | 9:00 PM ET | Away | Rose Bowl | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Home | Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Away | Ryan Field |
Roster Quality — 2026
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
0.67
RQI
21.1%
Returning Production
21.33
Experience Index
18
Transfer Count
9.23
Prior Year SER
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.