We are just days away from the Illinois football program having the biggest game of the college sports weekend.
Do you know how long it has been since we have been able to say that? The last time you could have said those words was probably back in 2007 when the Illini took down No. 1 Ohio State. But even then, we weren't ranked at the time.
Illinois has a huge test, as No. 19 Indiana awaits our arrival. This is going to be a great game that features two talented quarterbacks and programs hungry for the College Football Playoff.
Here is the Illinois football vs Indiana Hoosiers – How to watch, weather, and series history
- Illinois football vs Indiana Hoosiers – How to watch
If you can’t make it to one of the biggest matchups of the week, you can find the Illinois vs. Indiana game on NBC. The game will take place on Saturday, September 20, and they will kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT/7:30 p.m. ET under the lights in Bloomington, Indiana.
- Illinois football vs Indiana Hoosiers – Weather
The 10-day forecast for Bloomington, Indiana, shows the weather being perfect. The high that day is 83 degrees, with the day being slightly overcast. As day turns into night, the temperatures will drop, with the low being 63 degrees.
- Illinois football vs Indiana Hoosiers – Series history
This historic Big Ten matchup has been dominated by Illinois. Overall, the record is 45-25-3 in favor of the Orange and Blue. This record includes being an impressive 30-9 at home, but Illinois has struggled more on the road, going 15-16-3.
Another note is that Illinois has dropped four out of the last five matchups. We took the most recent game in 2023 in overtime, 48-45, but the recent series history has not been great for the Illini.