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How to Watch Illinois (1-0) vs. Western Illinois (0-1)

Game Time: 6:30 p.m. CT

TV Channel: BTN

Online Streaming: BTN2Go

Radio: All Illinois football games air live on radio in the Champaign (WDWS 1400) and Chicago markets (WSCR 670). The game is also broadcasted on other stations throughout the state; check the Fighting Illini Radio Network for more information.

Other audio options for fans that don’t live close enough include SiriusXM and the Fighting Illini TuneIn stream.

Odds: Illinois (-7)

Quick Hits:

Illinois Fighting Illini

Head Coach: Lovie Smith (6-19)

2017 Record: 2-10 (0-9)

2017 Conference Standing: 7th in Big Ten West Division

2017 Bowl Appearance: N/A

For all of our preview coverage this week, check out our Game Center.

Western Illinois Leathernecks

Head Coach: Jared Elliott (0-1)

2017 Record: 8-4 (5-3 Missouri Valley)

2017 Conference Standing: 4th in Missouri Valley Football Conference

2017 FCS Playoffs: Lost in first round to Weber State, 21-19

For more about Western Illinois, check out our Scouting Report and Q&A.

Use the comment section below as this week’s Game Thread.