Chattanooga at Illinois 9/22/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

On Thursday, the Chattanooga Mocs visit Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois to play the Illinois Fighting Illini. Chattanooga improved to 3-0 following its 41-14 victory over North Alabama on Saturday. Preston Hutchinson passed for three touchdowns and ran for two others helping lead the Mocs to the win. Chattanooga's defense allowed just 310 yards of total offense to North Alabama.

Chattanooga quarterback Preston Hutchinson has passed for 752 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions. The leading rusher for Chattanooga is Ailym Ford with 325 yards and four touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Sam Phillips with 146 yards. On defense, linebacker Ty Boeck is the leading tackler with 25. Chattanooga has 10 quarterback sacks and three interceptions.

The Illinois Fighting Illini are 2-1 following a 24-3 victory over the Virginia Cavaliers last Saturday. Illinois had a bye in Week 3. The Illinois offense gained 394 yards but was too careless with the ball, turning it over four times. The Illinois defense bailed out its offense by holding Virginia to just 222 yards of total offense and forcing three Cavaliers’ turnovers.

Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito has passed for 622 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions. Chase Brown is the leading rusher with 496 yards and two touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Isaiah Williams with 157 yards and one touchdown. On defense, lineman Keith  Randolph Jr is the leader in tackles with 17. Illinois has 6.0 quarterback sacks and four interceptions.