FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas' 90-77 loss against Illinois on Thanksgiving is the second-most watched college basketball game since 2008, according to Jon Lewis of Sports Media Watch. The game drew 5.1 million viewers on CBS.

The Arkansas Razorbacks (5-1) meet the Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1) in a Thursday neutral-site contest in Kansas City. Tip time at the T-Mobile Center will be at 4 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze FanDu

The Arkansas stop unit is ranked No. 8 at KenPom. Teams are shooting below 50% and under 30% from downtown against the Razorbacks. Arkansas also averages 11 swipes per game, with former Kentucky guard Adou Thiero having recorded 3+ steals in four games. The Razorbacks block nearly six shots per game while allowing a stingy 59 points.

After a volatile week in college basketball when highly ranked teams were beaten like drums, Illinois took advantage in the latest AP Top 25 voting. The 6-1 Illini – who had a very nice 90-77 win against then-No.

Illinois men’s basketball has re-entered the AP Top 25 poll following its big week, climbing all the way to No. 19. It’s the program’s second time appearing in the national rankings during the first month of the 2024-25 season.