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Illinois football vs Eastern Illinois: Live score updates, highlights from Week 1 game

The Illinois Fighting Illiniface the Eastern Illinois Panthers tonight in Week 1 of the college football season at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

Coach Bret Bielema and Illinois finished 5-7 last season, including 3-6 in the Big Ten. Eastern Illinois competes in the NCAA Football Championship Series as a member of the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference. EIU finished 8-3 overall last season and ranked No. 24 overall in the FCS.

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Here is what you need to know and live updates from Illinois vs Eastern Illinois game today:

Illinois vs Eastern Illinois score updates

Illinois vs Eastern lllinois time today

Start time: 8 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 29

The Illinois vs EIU game starts at 8 p.m. from Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

What channel is Illinois vs Eastern lllinois on today?

TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

Illinois vs Eastern Illinois will broadcast nationally on Big Ten Network in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season. Mark Followill and former Illini J Leman will call the game from the booth at Memorial Stadium, with Kylen Mills reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Illinois vs Eastern Illinois history

Series record: Illinois leads 2-0

Illinois wins: Sept. 6, 2008 (47-21) and Sept. 2, 2006 (42-17)

Did you know? Illinois is 18-0 all-time against opponents from the FCS.

Illinois 35, EIU 10: EIU will provide an early challenge for the Illini, but expect things to quickly turn. The Illini won’t cover the large spread, but will start a pivotal season off on a strong note.

Illinois vs Eastern Illinois betting odds

Odds courtesy of DraftKings as of Tuesday, Aug. 27

Illinois vs Eastern Illinois injury updates

Illinois tight end Nathan Guinn left the team…


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Author : Journal Star

Publish date : 2024-08-29 22:01:26

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