How to Bet on USC vs. Illinois: Best Bonuses for Big Noon Kickoff Including FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM

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Big Noon Kickoff is headed to Illinois for a Big Ten top-25 showdown. The No. 23 Fighting Illini take on the No. 21 USC Trojans—two teams vying for a playoff spot. 

USC is rolling, starting the season 4-0 and is coming off a 45-31 win against Michigan State. Illinois, on the other hand, is coming off a 63-10 loss against No. 11 Indiana—the most points given up a top 10 Big Ten ever. 

Week 5 is stacked with must-watch games, and there's no better way to kick it off with this top-25 matchup. These sportsbooks have the best promos for you and your friends. Check FanDuel, DraftKings, bet365 and more.  

Best Places to Bet

FanDuel

Claim the $300 FanDuel Promo Code 

1. Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook and make a deposit of at least $5.

2. Place your first cash wager of any type of at least $5.

3. Get your $300 in Sportsbook Bonus Bets only if your wager wins (within 72 hours of winning bet settlement).

4. If your first cash wager loses, you will not be eligible for the $300 in Sportsbook Bonus Bets.

5. Ineligible bets: cashed out wagers, and wagers placed using bonus funds or profit boost tokens.

6. Limit of one promotional bonus per person.

7. Max bonus $300 in bonus bets. ​​ 

Check these other promos from FanDuel

• Get a 50% Profit Boost Token to use on any wager for any College Football Game(s) taking place this Saturday.

DraftKings

Claim the New User Bonus.

1. Click here or on any of the other "Claim Bonus" buttons on this page. This will take you directly to the DraftKings app or website and apply the promo.
2. Click the SIGNUP button to register and verify your account.
3. Deposit $5 or more
4. Place your first wager of $5+ on any eligible market
5. Instantly receive $200 in bonus bets if you win through 12 $25 tokens + NFL Sunday Ticket promo code.

• Works the same on desktop & mobile
• For New Customers only

Check these other promos from Draft Kings

• Build your CFB Parlay and get up to a 105% Profit Boost!
• Get Three (3) profit boosts to use on CFB this week!

USC vs. Illinois Betting Insights

• Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Trojans 34, Fighting Illini 27.
• The Trojans have a 71.3% chance to claim victory in this game per the moneyline's implied probability. The Fighting Illini hold a 33.1% implied probability.
• USC has covered twice in four matchups with a spread this season.
• Illinois has won three games against the spread this season, failing to cover once.

USC 2025 Key Players

Illinois 2025 Key Players

Fanatics Bets

How to Sign Up and Claim the Fanatics Sportsbook Bonus Code

1. Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app on the iOS or Android App Store.
2. Click here, or on any of the other "Claim Bonus" buttons on this page.
3. Tap Join Now and complete the registration form with your personal details (name, email, DOB, last 4 digits of SSN, address).
4. Verify eligibility: you must be 21+ and physically located in an eligible state.
5. Enter the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code during sign-up (required for the welcome bonus).
6. Make a minimum deposit (usually $10 or more, depending on the promotion).
7. Opt in to the promotion in the bet slip or promo tab.
8. Place your first qualifying wager (check minimum odds requirements, typically –500 or longer).
9. If your bet wins, you keep the payout. If it loses, you’ll receive the promotional bonus (FanCash, bonus bets, or tokens depending on state/offer).
10. Bonus funds or credits are usually awarded within 72 hours and will appear in your account.

Caesars Sportsbook 

Sign Up and Claim the Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code

1. Click here or on the "Claim Bonus" buttons on this page. This will take you directly to the Caesars Sportsbook app or website and automatically apply the promo code.
2. Select Sign Up and create a new account by entering personal details (name, email, date of birth, address, and last 4 digits of SSN).
3. When prompted, enter the promo code to ensure the offer is applied.
4. Make your first deposit of at least $10 using an accepted payment method (PayPal, Venmo, debit card, online banking, etc.).
5. Place your first real-money wager on any eligible sport:
6. Place your first real-money wager of $1 or more on any eligible market to activate the bonus.
7. Receive 20 Profit Boost tokens (100% each), which will be credited to your account within 24 hours once the qualifying wager is placed.

Bet365

How to claim bet365 Promo with Bonus Code ‘FOX365’.

1. Click the "Claim Bonus" button on this page to go directly to bet365.
2. Select Sign Up and create a new account by entering personal details (name, email, date of birth, address, last 4 digits of SSN).
3. Enter the bet365 bonus code when prompted to ensure the offer is locked in.
4. Make a minimum first deposit of $10 using an accepted payment method (PayPal, debit card, online banking, etc.).
5. Place your first wager. For the Bet $5, Get $300 offer, place a $5+ real-money bet on any market with odds of -500 or longer; win or lose, you’ll receive $300 in bonus bets once it settles. For the $1,000 First Bet Safety Net, place your first real-money bet; if it loses, bet365 refunds the stake (up to $1,000) in bonus bets.
6. Bonus bets are credited within 24 hours of the qualifying wager settling.

Check these other promos from bet365

• NCAAF Early Payout: Get your straight bets paid out if the team you back get out to a 17-point advantage.
• Profit Boost: Enhance your profit for Same Game Parlays and selected straight bets.

BetMGM Sportsbook 

How to Sign Up and Claim the BetMGM Sportsbook Bonus Code

1. Click here or on any of the other "Claim Bonus" buttons on this page. This will take you directly to the BetMGM app or website and automatically apply the promo code.
2. Select Sign Up and create a new account by entering personal details (name, email, date of birth, address, and last 4 digits of SSN).
3. When prompted, enter the promo code FOXSPORTS to ensure the offer is applied.
4. Make your first deposit of at least $10 using an accepted payment method (PayPal, Venmo, debit card, online banking, etc.).
5. Place your first real-money wager on any eligible sport:
6. If claiming the $1,500 First Bet Offer → refund is triggered only if the first bet loses.
7. Bonus bets are credited to your account within 24 hours once the qualifying bet settles.

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