How to Watch Illinois (1-4) vs. Charlotte (3-1)

Game Time: 11 a.m. CT

TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Online Streaming: FOX Sports App

Radio: All Illinois football games air live on radio in the Champaign (WDWS 1400) and Chicago markets (WLS 890). The game is also broadcasted on other stations throughout the state; check the Fighting Illini Radio Network for more information.

Odds: Illinois (-11), O/U 53.5

Quick Hits:

Illinois Fighting Illini

Head Coach: Bret Bielema (1-4, 1st season)

2020 Record: 2-6 (2-6 Big Ten)

Gameday Reading:

• Josh McCray is pretty good at least
• Coaching staff: ‘Losing sucks.’

Charlotte 49ers

Head Coach: Will Healy (12-11, 3rd season)

2020 Record: 2-4 (2-2 C-USA)

Gameday Reading:

• TBT to Illinois’ last win over a Conference-USA team
• Charlotte Scouting Report

What Happened Last Time They Played?

They’ve never played!

So how about the last time the Illini beat a team from C-USA?

Illinois defense dominant in 20-7 win over Western Kentucky (Sept. 9, 2017)

Despite being a touchdown underdogs in the second game of the season, the Illinois football team was impressive from the opening whistle in a 20-7 throttling of Western Kentucky on Saturday at home.