Game Overview
Date & Time: Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Kickoff 5:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. ET
Venue: England Stadium, 1101 West College Avenue, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Surface: Artificial Turf
Broadcast: Illinois College Athletics Live Stream / Local Radio
Weather Report (Jacksonville, IL – Kickoff)
Conditions: Clear skies, warm late‑summer evening
Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑60s by the 4th quarter
Wind: Light, ~5–7 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal conditions for both passing and kicking games
Injury Report
Greenville: No major injuries reported entering opener under head coach Robbie Schomaker
Illinois College: No major injuries reported; head coach Ray DeFrisco returns a healthy roster
Recent Team Form (End of 2024)
Greenville – Last 5 Games
W 29–0 @ Crown
L 34–42 @ Northwestern (MN)
W 45–7 vs Westminster (MO)
W 42–27 @ Minnesota Morris
W 42–35 vs Martin Luther
Illinois College – Last 5 Games
W 96–14 vs Beloit
W 42–14 vs Cornell (IA)
W 56–14 @ Grinnell
W 84–0 vs Lawrence
W 77–34 @ Knox
Key Player Matchups
Greenville QB vs. Illinois College Secondary
Greenville’s offense averaged over 40 PPG in 2024; IC’s defense allowed just 10.8 PPG.
The Panthers’ QB must avoid turnovers against a ball‑hawking secondary that recorded multiple pick‑sixes last season.
Illinois College QB vs. Greenville Pass Rush
IC’s passing game was lethal in 2024, averaging 300+ YPG; Greenville’s front seven must generate pressure to disrupt timing.
Greenville RB Corps vs. IC Front Seven
Establishing the run will be key to keeping IC’s offense off the field; IC allowed under 90 rush YPG last year.
Special Teams Impact
Illinois College’s return units produced multiple TDs in 2024; Greenville must win the field position battle to stay competitive.
Series History
All-Time: Illinois College leads 4–0 (since 2019)
Last Meeting: Nov. 2, 2024 – Illinois College 56, Greenville 14 (Grinnell, IA)
Average Margin (Last 4): IC +32.5 PPG
Notable: IC has scored 42+ points in every meeting
Betting Trends (Based on 2024 Data)
Greenville
4–1 ATS in last 5 games
Over in 3 of last 5 games
4–1 SU in road games
Illinois College
5–0 ATS in last 5 games
Over in 4 of last 5 games
5–0 SU at home
Head-to-Head
Illinois College 4–0 SU & ATS vs. Greenville since 2019
Over has hit in 3 of last 4 meetings
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Illinois College’s offensive firepower (avg. 65.0 PPG in last 5 games of 2024) vs. Greenville’s defense (avg. 22.2 PPG allowed in 2024)
Greenville’s ability to score in bunches but tendency to give up big plays vs. elite passing attacks
IC’s dominant home record and historical series control
Game Odds
Greenville Panthers 56.5
Illinois College Blueboys – 21.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025
