Several Illinois football game times were announced by the Big Ten Conference and its television partners on Thursday, including Illinois' 109th Homecoming game and early season home games against Akron and Eastern Michigan.
Of the five Fighting Illini game times announced, two are slated for afternoon kicks and three will be at 11 am CT.
Aug. 31 » Akron at Illinois (11 am CT, BTN)
Sept. 7 » Illinois at UConn (2:30 pm CT, CBS Sports Network)
Sept. 14 » Eastern Michigan at Illinois (11 am CT, BTN)
Oct. 5 » Illinois at Minnesota (2:30 or 3 pm CT, TV TBD)
Oct. 19 » Wisconsin vs. Illinois (Homecoming) (11 am CT, TV TBD)
In addition, the Oct. 12 home game vs. Michigan will be on ABC, ESPN or ESPN, but the start time remains TBD. Start times and broadcast information for the remaining 2019 football games likely will be determined on the customary 6- or 12-day advance notice during the season.
Of the five Fighting Illini game times announced, two are slated for afternoon kicks and three will be at 11 am CT.
Aug. 31 » Akron at Illinois (11 am CT, BTN)
Sept. 7 » Illinois at UConn (2:30 pm CT, CBS Sports Network)
Sept. 14 » Eastern Michigan at Illinois (11 am CT, BTN)
Oct. 5 » Illinois at Minnesota (2:30 or 3 pm CT, TV TBD)
Oct. 19 » Wisconsin vs. Illinois (Homecoming) (11 am CT, TV TBD)
In addition, the Oct. 12 home game vs. Michigan will be on ABC, ESPN or ESPN, but the start time remains TBD. Start times and broadcast information for the remaining 2019 football games likely will be determined on the customary 6- or 12-day advance notice during the season.
