Illinois Fighting Illini schedule, 2026
The Illinois Fighting Illini play 12 regular-season games in 2026: 7 at home and 5 away. They are 2-2 so far. Next: Oct 3, 2026, vs the Purdue Boilermakers, 4:15 PM ET on BTN.
September 2026
| Date | Opponent | Result / time | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3 | vsUAB Blazers | W 42-23 | BTN |
| Sat, Sep 12 | vsDuke Blue Devils | L 27-31 | FS1 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | vsSouthern Illinois Salukis | W 48-10 | Peacock |
| Sat, Sep 26 | @Ohio State Buckeyes | L 19-42 | FOX |
October 2026
| Date | Opponent | Result / time | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | vsPurdue Boilermakers | BTN | |
| Sat, Oct 10 | @Michigan State Spartans | FS1 | |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vsOregon Ducks | — | |
| Sat, Oct 31 | @Maryland Terrapins | — |
November 2026
| Date | Opponent | Result / time | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 | vsNebraska Cornhuskers | FOX | |
| Fri, Nov 13 | @UCLA Bruins | FOX | |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vsIowa Hawkeyes | — | |
| Sat, Nov 28 | @Northwestern Wildcats | — |
ESPN's schedule for the club, times in New York time (your own clock once the page loads). Channels as ESPN lists them, national and local.