The season doesn’t open until August 31 against Akron, but it’s never too early to take a look at all of the games!
Also, sorry, Rutgers! You’ll get a full ILLINUTGERS preview when the time comes.
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Know Your 2019 Opponents (Before the Season Starts)
Taking an early look at the Illini’s schedule.
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August 9, 2019
Know Your Opponent: Week 10, Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State’s defense will be championship caliber.
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August 2, 2019
Know Your Opponent: Week 9, Purdue Boilermakers
One of the youngest teams in Big Ten, yet still has star power to make some noise.
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July 29, 2019
Know Your Opponent: Week 8, Wisconsin Badgers
Homecoming for the Illini might not be pretty again.
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July 25, 2019
Know Your Opponent: Week 7, Michigan Wolverines
Illinois plays Michigan for the first time in three years.
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July 22, 2019
Know Your Opponent: Week 6, Minnesota Golden Gophers
The Gophers are looking to go bowling again, but can the Illini steal one on the road?
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July 18, 2019
Know Your Opponent: Week 4, Nebraska Cornhuskers
Question marks remain for Scott Frost’s second season, but the Husker rebuild appears to be right on schedule.
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July 15, 2019
Know Your Opponent: Week 3, Eastern Michigan Eagles
EMU appears to be trending in the right direction.
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July 8, 2019
Know Your Opponent: Week 1, Akron Zips
The tumultuous Akron program visits Champaign on the first week of the season