What channel is Nebraska vs. Illinois on tonight? Time, TV schedule to watch Friday college football game

Jared Greenspan

What channel is Nebraska vs. Illinois on tonight? Time, TV schedule to watch Friday college football game image

Two undefeated Big Ten foes will meet in a ranked showdown when No. 22 Nebraska hosts No. 24 Illinois on Friday night.

The Cornhuskers (3-0) are off to a scintillating start, outscoring the opposition by 82 points. Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola, a five-star recruit, has thrown for 670 yards, five touchdowns and just one interception, and he has completed 73.8 percent of his pass attempts.

The Fighting Illini (3-0) are also rolling after victories over Eastern Illinois, then-No. 19 Kansas and Central Michigan. Junior quarterback Luke Altmyer has led the way, throwing for 647 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions.

The Cornhuskers defeated the Fighting Illini last season, and they hold the all-time series advantage (14-6-1). Which team will keep its perfect record intact?

Here is everything that you need to know about Friday's matchup between Nebraska and Illinois.

What channel is Nebraska vs. Illinois on today?

  • TV channel: Fox
  • Live stream: Fubo

Nebraska vs. Illinois will air live on Fox. Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.

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What time is Nebraska vs. Illinois today?

  • Date: Friday, Sept. 20
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT

Nebraska vs. Illinois is slated to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 20. The game will be played at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.

Nebraska vs. Illinois radio station

  • Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 84, 195

You can listen to Nebraska vs. Illinois live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 84 (Nebraska broadcast) and 195 (Illinois broadcast).

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Nebraska football schedule 2024

DateGameTime (ET)
Aug. 31Nebraska 40, UTEP 7
Sept. 7Nebraska 28, Colorado 10
Sept. 14Nebraska 34, Northern Iowa 3
Sept. 20vs. Illinois8 p.m.
Sept. 28at PurdueNoon
Oct. 5vs. RutgersTBD
Oct. 19at IndianaTBD
Oct. 26at Ohio StateTBD
Nov. 2vs. UCLATBD
Nov. 16at USCTBD
Nov. 23vs. WisconsinTBD
Nov. 29at Iowa7:30 p.m.

Illinois football schedule 2024

DateGameTime (ET)
Aug. 29Illinois 45, Eastern Illinois 0
Sept. 7Illinois 23, Kansas 17
Sept. 14Illinois 30, Central Michigan 9
Sept. 20at Nebraska8 p.m.
Sept. 28at Penn StateTBD
Oct. 12vs. PurdueTBD
Oct. 19vs. MichiganTBD
Oct. 26at OregonTBD
Nov. 2vs. MinnesotaTBD
Nov. 16vs. Michigan StateTBD
Nov. 23at RutgersTBD
Nov. 30at NorthwesternTBD

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Jared Greenspan

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Jared Greenspan is a contributing writer for The Sporting News. Before joining The Sporting News, he covered University of Michigan football and basketball for The Michigan Daily and spent two summers working for the New York Post. Even though they often test his strength, he enjoys rooting for his favorite teams — the New York Mets, New York Knicks and New York Jets.