Oregon vs. Illinois Recap: Illinois Wins Outright, Dixon Clears 60

Illinois beat Oregon 21-10, scoring the final 21 points after falling behind 10-0. Oregon outgained Illinois 426 yards to 314 but came up empty on three field-goal tries from 47 yards or longer, while Illinois scored on two long drives and one big run. Three DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game, all on Illinois.

What cashed

ALT: Illinois +10.5 (-128 DraftKings / -128 FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Illinois had covered +10.5 in 8 of its last 10 and 7 of its last 8 at home. The main line was Illinois +10, so the alt bought half a point at a modest price. - What happened: Illinois won outright by 11, so the alt covered by 21.5. - Worth watching: A home underdog with a strong cover history is the kind of spot where a small alt bump is worth paying for.

ALT: Illinois over 16.5 points (-184 FanDuel / -195 DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Illinois had scored 17 or more in all 6 games this year and in 7 of its last 8 at home. The main team total was 19.8. - What happened: Illinois scored 21, 4.5 over the line. It reached 14 in the third quarter on a 9-yard Michael Clayton II pass to Christian Abney, and Collin Dixon's late touchdown put it over. - Worth watching: Illinois threw for only 89 yards and still got there on the ground. Its scoring floor did not depend on the passing game.

Collin Dixon 60+ receiving yards (-200 FanDuel / -227 DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Dixon had 60 or more in each of his last 5 games, and he leads Illinois with 47 catches, 608 yards and 9 touchdowns. - What happened: 6 catches for 65 yards, 5.5 over the line, including a 23-yard touchdown from Clayton with 2:29 left. Dixon accounted for 65 of Illinois' 89 passing yards. - Worth watching: When a team throws this little and one receiver still clears 60, his target share is the story. Keep an eye on his line in games where Illinois has to throw more.

How the game played out

Oregon led 10-0 after a Jordon Davison 2-yard run and a Gage Hurych 20-yard field goal with 2:29 left in the first half. Fourteen seconds later Aidan Laughery broke a 75-yard touchdown run. Laughery finished with 123 yards on 13 carries. Oregon went 4 of 15 on third down, and Dylan Raiola threw for 246 yards on 41 attempts without a touchdown.

Trends to watch

• Illinois ran 39 times for 225 yards. Laughery's rushing line is worth checking, especially with that kind of big-play ability.
• Oregon had 180 rushing yards split between Davison (92) and Dierre Hill Jr. (83). That split can cap either back's prop.
• Dakorien Moore caught 9 passes for Oregon, the most on either team.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. For more, see point spreads and player props, or check the college football board.