Illinois 109, Oregon 77. Given that Oregon is ranked ninth in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, and given that the game was played inside Matthew Knight Arena, Illinois on Thursday became the first team to ever win a road contest over an opponent ranked in the top 10 of the AP poll by at least 32 points.

The No. 9 Oregon Ducks face the No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini in a men’s college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 (1/2/25) at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

After a slow holiday period, the top 10 remains unchanged -- but this is the week the matchups really get good.

The Tigers and Volunteers remain at the top as SEC play begins, while Utah State and St. Bonaventure join the power rankings

As Illinois beat No. 9 Oregon in Eugene, 109-77, did you know it was the biggest win EVER by a road team facing a top-10 opponent? Don’t trust me, trust the stat expert. That’s wild! He went on to point out it’s the second-most points ever by a visitor in regulation against a top-10 team.