STATE COLLEGE, PA - DECEMBER 19: Calvin Avery #93 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates with Isaiah Gay #92 after a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on December 19, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Illinois football is heading into a game on Saturday against the toughest non-conference opponent they will face in 2021.
Not only do the Virginia Cavaliers look tough on paper, but Las Vegas sees them as a heavy favorite as well. According to WynnBET, the Cavaliers are 10.