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South Florida vs Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 South Florida Bulls | 2 | South Florida leads |
 Illinois Fighting Illini | 0 |
Meetings since 2017: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
South Florida has won the last 2 meetings.
2-0 Regular season
2-0 Last 2
36-21 Avg score
2 Longest South Florida win run
Biggest South Florida win 47-23 in 2017, a 24-point margin.
Every South Florida vs Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | South Florida win | Neutral | 25-19 |
| 2017 | South Florida win | Tampa | 47-23 |
Scores from the South Florida perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2017.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
South Florida Bulls lead the series since 2017, 2-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when South Florida and Illinois meet.
How to watch South Florida vs Illinois
When South Florida and Illinois are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the South Florida radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the South Florida vs Illinois time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The South Florida this season
Follow South Florida in the title race on the American Conference standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the American Conference rivalry pages, or browse every American Conference matchup.
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South Florida vs Illinois: the essentials
South Florida Bulls vs Illinois Fighting Illini is a non-conference matchup that sets the American Conference against the Big Ten (Power 4). South Florida Bulls lead the series since 2017, 2-0. Across 2 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the South Florida vs Illinois head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the South Florida Bulls team hub, the American Conference this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Illinois against the whole conference, see Illinois vs the American Conference.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between South Florida and Illinois?
South Florida Bulls lead the series since 2017, 2-0. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch South Florida vs Illinois?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are South Florida and Illinois in the same conference?
No. South Florida plays in the American Conference. Illinois plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.