Big Ten Conference
Illinois Fighting Illini
Rated 1955 (No. 20 of 348), 17–8 this season, <1% to win the national championship.
Season outlook
From 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season from today's ratings.
- 99%
- Make tournament
- 21%
- Regional semifinal
- 6%
- Regional final
- 2%
- Final Four
- <1%
- Win title
- 18.2
- Projected wins
Rating
Illinois Fighting Illini is rated 1955, No. 20 of 348. The gap between two ratings is what the model turns into a win chance: about 100 points makes a 64% favourite on a neutral ground.
Next
| Date | Game | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2026 | Illinois Fighting Illini at Nebraska Cornhuskers | 5% | 95% |
Recent results
| Date | Game | Score | Pre-game chance of the winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2026 | Illinois Fighting Illini at Indiana Hoosiers | 3–0 | 35% |
Questions and answers
What is Illinois Fighting Illini's chance of winning the 2026 national championship?
Under 1%, from 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season. Illinois Fighting Illini is No. 20 of 348 in PodiumOracle's power ratings, updated 12 November 2026.
Who do Illinois Fighting Illini play next, and what are their chances?
Illinois Fighting Illini at Nebraska Cornhuskers on 13 November 2026 at Bob Devaney Center. PodiumOracle's model gives Illinois Fighting Illini 5%.