Illinois returns home on Saturday to host No. 7 Penn State. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT at Memorial Stadium on Fox.
The Illini are off to a 1-1 start after a 30-28 win over reigning MAC champion Toledo, followed by a 34-23 loss at Kansas last Friday night.
Orange and Blue New previews the game, including players to watch and a prediction.
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SETTING THE STAGE
ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI (1-1) vs. #7 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS (2-0)
Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 // 11 a.m. CT // FOX
Champaign, Illinois // Memorial Stadium
TV | FOX » Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), and Jenny Taft (reporter)
RADIO | Busey Bank Illini Sports Network
» Brian Barnhart (play-by-play), Martin O’Donnell (analyst), Michael Martin (sideline), and Steve Kelly (pre/half/post)
» The broadcast can be heard live on TuneIn online radio, SiriusXM (121/195), SiriusXM App, and at FightingIllini.com.
NATIONAL RADIO | ESPN
» Mike Couzens (play-by-play), Max Starks (analyst), and Mike Peasley (reporter)