Overview
- The season opener is set for Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.
- There is no TV broadcast; the only live option is Peacock for subscribers via the app or website.
- DraftKings lists Illinois as a 48.5-point favorite with a 63.5 total for tonight’s matchup.
- Illinois begins 2025 at No. 12 after a 10-3 campaign and Citrus Bowl win, with Luke Altmyer returning at quarterback.
- Western Illinois, an FCS opponent coming off a 4-8 season with severe defensive issues, enters as a significant underdog.