Illinois looks to retain its sudden momentum when it hosts Central Michigan on Saturday afternoon.
The Illini rallied past then-No. 19 Kansas last Saturday, 23-17, in front of a sold-out crowd. Illinois notched three interceptions, including a pick-six, while sophomore running back Kaden Feagin recorded a key fourth-quarter score.
The victory marked Illinois's first over a ranked opponent since 2021, and garnered the Illini 101 votes in this week's AP Top 25 Poll — the most of any team not ranked. Now, fourth-year head coach Bret Bielema aims to keep his program trending in the right direction against the Chippewas.
WATCH: Illinois vs. Central Michigan live on Peacock
After a blowout victory over Central Connecticut State in Week 1, Central Michigan stumbled in Week 2, falling 52-16 to FIU. Junior quarterback Joe Labas, an Iowa transfer, threw five interceptions.
This is the first meeting between the two programs. CMU is 6-29 all-time against Big Ten teams, with the most recent win coming against Purdue in 2014.
Here is everything that you need to know about Illinois vs. Central Michigan on Saturday, including TV and live stream information.
What channel is Illinois vs. Central Michigan on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Peacock
Illinois vs. Central Michigan will not air on traditional television.
Instead, viewers can stream the game exclusively on Peacock, NBC's streaming service. Jac Collinsworth (play-by-play), Michael Robinson (analyst), and Caroline Pineda (reporter) will have the call.
What time is Illinois vs. Central Michigan on today?
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 14
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
Illinois vs. Central Michigan is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 14.
The game will be played at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.
Illinois vs. Central Michigan radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Illinois vs. Central Michigan live on SiriusXM channel 196.
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Illinois football schedule 2024
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29 | Illinois 45, Eastern Illinois 0 | -- |
| Sept. 7 | Illinois 23, Kansas 17 | -- |
| Sept. 14 | vs Central Michigan | 12 p.m. |
| Sept. 20 | at Nebraska | 8 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 | at Penn State | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | vs Purdue | TBA |
| Oct. 19 | vs Michigan | TBA |
| Oct. 26 | at Oregon | TBA |
| Nov. 2 | vs Minnesota | TBA |
| Nov. 16 | vs Michigan State | TBA |
| Nov. 23 | at Rutgers | TBA |
| Nov. 30 | at Northwestern | TBA |
Central Michigan football schedule 2024
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29 | CMU 66, Central Connecticut 10 | -- |
| Sept. 7 | FIU 52, CMU 16 | -- |
| Sept. 14 | at Illinois | 12 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | vs Ball State | 1 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 | vs San Diego State | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | vs Ohio | TBA |
| Oct. 19 | at Eastern Michigan | TBA |
| Oct. 26 | at Miami (OH) | TBA |
| Nov. 5 | vs Bowling Green | 7:30 or 8 p.m. |
| Nov. 12 | at Toledo | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 19 | vs Western Michigan | TBA |
| Nov. 30 | at Northern Illinois | TBA |
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