Illinois vs. UAB - September 03, 2026

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Recap

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Blazers logo, Blazers 0-1, 1ST 3, 2ND 10, 3RD 3, 4TH 7, TOT 23

Fighting Illini logo, Fighting Illini 1-0, 1ST 14, 2ND 7, 3RD 7, 4TH 14, TOT 42

Scoring

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2:30[4th & Goal @ ILL 8] J.Delange 26 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-O.Straw, Holder-B.Hargett.

7:55E.Moczulski extra point is good.

7:57[1st & 10 @ UAB 18] K.Houser pass complete. Catch made by C.Dixon for 18 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

What's Buzzing

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Final from Champaign.

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Illinois carries it in from six yards out. Illinois 35, UAB 16 12:25 4Q

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One quarter to play.

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Jonah Delange puts home another! The 35-yarder cuts the deficit. Illinois 28, UAB 16 3:58 3Q

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Illinois completes a 14-yard TD pass. Illinois 28, UAB 13 10:15 3Q

Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
UAB	+25.5 -110	O 54.5 -110	+1400
Illinois	-25.5 -110	U 54.5 -110	-4000

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Thursday night football: Illinois opens season against UABIt's been 246 days since Illinois last stepped on the field and played a game. It's been 278 days since Illinois last played at Gies Memorial Stadium. That all changes Thursday. "I'm excited to see this group get out there," said head coach Bret Bielema. "I've never been through it with this group.