What happened: The Illinois Fighting Illini hold a 21-10 lead over the Oregon Ducks in live Big Ten regular-season play. Oregon entered the Saturday road matchup at Illinois with a depleted receiving corps.

Why it matters: Oregon opened the campaign in the AP poll, putting College Football Playoff positioning at stake during conference action. Trailing on the road tests the Ducks' offensive depth with key pass-catching options sidelined.

What to watch: Illinois looks to protect its advantage through the closing stretch while Oregon attempts a late rally in Big Ten play.