Colorado vs. Illinois

Illinois jumped out of the gate at 12-0 and the expectations in Champagne grew with each win, wondering if they had something special. Well, not quite. That something special was built on cupcakes and in the end, they are lucky to even be here finishing below .500 in the Big-10 at 8-10. Also, over their last 22 games they were 10-12. Colorado finished with 21 wins, but were 10-8 in the conference. They beat Oregon twice and lost to Arizona in overtime in their first meeting. The Illini are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven and have been brutal at a neutral site where they are 8-18 ATS in their last 26. Colorado is playing better and is winning big games. Go with the dog and back Colorado.