How to Watch Illinois vs. USC: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 27, 2025

Updated Sep. 27, 2025 11:28 a.m. ET

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Makai Lemon will lead the USC Trojans (4-0) into their battle against the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-1) at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET. Go to FOX to see the Trojans take on the Fighting Illini.

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How to Watch USC vs. Illinois

When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) in Champaign, Illinois
TV Channel: FOX
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

USC's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Missouri State	W 73-13
9/6/2025	vs. Georgia Southern	W 59-20
9/13/2025	at Purdue	W 33-17
9/20/2025	vs. Michigan State	W 45-31
9/27/2025	at Illinois	-
10/11/2025	vs. Michigan	-
10/18/2025	at Notre Dame	-
11/1/2025	at Nebraska	-
11/7/2025	vs. Northwestern	-
11/15/2025	vs. Iowa	-
11/22/2025	at Oregon	-
11/29/2025	vs. UCLA	-

USC 2025 Stats & Insights

USC ranks 52nd in total defense this season (323.8 yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with 583.8 total yards per game.
USC ranks 90th in pass defense this year (231 passing yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on offense, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 331.5 passing yards per game.
The Trojans rank 51st in scoring defense this season (20.3 points allowed per game), but they've been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 52.5 points per game.
The Trojans have been a handful for opposing teams in the running game, as they rank top-25 in both rushing offense (12th-best with 252.3 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (24th-best with 92.8 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
USC ranks 58th in third-down defense this season (35.2% third-down percentage allowed), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with a 56.1% third-down conversion rate.
With seven forced turnovers (14th in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (30th in the FBS), the Trojans' +4 turnover margin is the 19th-best in college football.

USC 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jayden Maiava	QB	1,223 YDS (70.8%) / 9 TD / 0 INT 55 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 13.8 RUSH YPG
Makai Lemon	WR	24 REC / 438 YDS / 3 TD / 109.5 YPG
Waymond Jordan	RB	443 YDS / 3 TD / 110.8 YPG / 7.8 YPC
Eli Sanders	RB	250 YDS / 2 TD / 62.5 YPG / 6.4 YPC 6 REC / 105 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 26.3 REC YPG
Eric Gentry	LB	16 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK
Bishop Fitzgerald	DB	9 TKL / 0 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
Braylan Shelby	DL	5 TKL / 3 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Kameryn Fountain	DL	5 TKL / 3 TFL / 2.5 SACK

Illinois' 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2025	vs. Western Illinois	W 52-3
9/6/2025	at Duke	W 45-19
9/13/2025	vs. Western Michigan	W 38-0
9/20/2025	at Indiana	L 63-10
9/27/2025	vs. USC	-
10/4/2025	at Purdue	-
10/11/2025	vs. Ohio State	-
10/25/2025	at Washington	-
11/1/2025	vs. Rutgers	-
11/15/2025	vs. Maryland	-
11/22/2025	at Wisconsin	-
11/29/2025	vs. Northwestern	-

Illinois 2025 Stats & Insights

From an offensive standpoint, Illinois is generating 344.5 total yards per game (103rd-ranked). It ranks 62nd in the FBS defensively (346 total yards surrendered per game).
Illinois ranks 75th in the FBS with 220.5 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 71st with 212 passing yards surrendered per game on defense.
The Fighting Illini are putting up 36.3 points per game on offense this season (43rd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 21.3 points per contest (58th-ranked) on defense.
The Fighting Illini rank 102nd in the FBS with 124 rushing yards per game on offense, and they rank 65th with 134 rushing yards ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
Illinois is putting up a 38.6% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (80th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 40.8% third-down rate (90th-ranked) on defense.
The Fighting Illini have a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking ninth-best at +5.

Illinois 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Luke Altmyer	QB	855 YDS (70%) / 9 TD / 0 INT -39 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -9.8 RUSH YPG
Hank Beatty	WR	21 REC / 302 YDS / 1 TD / 75.5 YPG
Kaden Feagin	RB	240 YDS / 3 TD / 60 YPG / 4.4 YPC
Ca'Lil Valentine	RB	169 YDS / 2 TD / 42.3 YPG / 5.5 YPC
Gabe Jacas	LB	11 TKL / 1 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Matthew Bailey	DB	22 TKL / 0 TFL
Malachi Hood	LB	17 TKL / 1 TFL
Leon Lowery	LB	10 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK