Mississippi State and Illinois face off in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Sunday, January 2. Here’s how to watch the matchup.
The ReliaQuest Bowl will feature the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a showdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 2, 2023, starting at 12:00 PM ET. Below is an article containing all the details you need, including how to watch this game on FuboTV.
How to Watch Illinois vs. Mississippi State
- Game Day: Monday, January 2, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
- fuboTV Live Stream: (Start Your Free Trial)
Betting Information for Mississippi State vs. Illinois
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | -3.5 | 46.5 |
Mississippi State and Illinois Stats
- Mississippi State has averaged 20.4 more points this season (32.7) than Illinois has allowed (12.3).
- This season Illinois has forced 29 turnovers, compared to the 17 times Mississippi State has turned the ball over.
- Mississippi State’s defense has allowed 24.2 points per game this season, about the same as the 25.4 Illinois has scored.
- This year Mississippi State has forced 20 turnovers, compared to the 15 times Illinois has turned the ball over.
Mississippi State Players to Watch
- Will Rogers has thrown for 3,702 yards (308.5 ypg) to lead Mississippi State, completing 68% of his passes and collecting 34 touchdown passes and six interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Jo’Quavious Marks, has carried the ball 103 times for 532 yards (44.3 per game), with nine touchdowns this year. He’s also caught 45 passes for 274 yards (22.8 per game).
- This season Dillon Johnson has racked up 90 carries for 499 yards (41.6 per game) and three touchdowns, while also catching 47 passes for 274 yards (22.8 per game).
- Rara Thomas’ team-high 626 receiving yards (52.2 yards per game) have come on 44 receptions with seven touchdowns.
- Rufus Harvey has hauled in 50 passes for 472 yards (39.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Caleb Ducking’s 44 catches have netted him 467 yards (38.9 ypg) and eight touchdowns.
Illinois Players to Watch
- Tommy DeVito has thrown for 2,394 yards (199.5 ypg) to lead Illinois, completing 69.8% of his passes and recording 15 touchdown passes and four interceptions this season.
- Chase Brown’s team-high 1,643 rushing yards (136.9 per game) have come on 328 carries, with 10 touchdowns this year. He’s also tacked on 27 catches for 240 yards (20 per game) and three touchdowns.
- This season Reggie Love III has racked up 59 carries for 277 yards (23.1 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Isaiah Williams’ 595 receiving yards (49.6 yards per game) lead the team. He has 72 receptions with five touchdowns.
- Brian Hightower has put up a 452-yard season so far (37.7 receiving yards per game) with two touchdowns, hauling in 37 passes.
- Pat Bryant’s 33 grabs have netted him 450 yards (37.5 ypg) and two touchdowns.