The Illinois Fighting Illiniface the Eastern Illinois Panthers in Week 1 of the college football season. Kickoff from Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Big Ten Network.

Illinois finished 5-7 last season, including 3-6 in the Big Ten. The Illini entered the final game of the season against Northwestern with a chance to secure consecutive bowl game appearances, but lost the finale, 45-43.

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Here's how to watch the Illinois vs Eastern Illinois game today, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Illinois vs Eastern lllinois on today?

TV Channel: Big Ten Network

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Illinois vs Eastern Illinois will broadcast nationally on Big Ten Network in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season. Mark Followill and former Illini J Leman will call the game from the booth at Memorial Stadium, with Kylen Mills reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Illinois vs Eastern lllinois time today

• Date: Thursday, Aug. 29

• Start time: 8 p.m.

The Illinois vs EIU game starts at 8 p.m. from Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Illinois vs Eastern Illinois predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of DraftKings as of Tuesday, Aug. 27

Illinois 35, EIU 10: EIU will provide an early challenge for the Illini, but expect things to quickly turn. The Illini won't cover the large spread, but will start a pivotal season off on a strong note.

• Spread: Illinois -28

• Money line: Illinois -110

• O/U: 45.0

Illinois schedule 2024

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• Thursday, Aug. 29: Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois | 8 p.m. | Big Ten Network (Fubo free trial)

• Saturday, Sept. 7:  Illinois vs. No. 24 Kansas | 6 p.m. | Fox Sports 1 (Fubo free trial)

• Saturday, Sept. 14: Illinois vs. Central Michigan | 11 a.m. | Peacock (subscriber only)

• Friday, Sept. 20: Illinois at Nebraska* | 7 p.m. | Fox (Fubo free trial)

• Saturday, Sept. 28: Illinois at No. 9 Penn State*

• Saturday, Oct. 5: BYE

• Saturday, Oct. 12: Illinois vs. Purdue*

• Saturday, Oct. 19: Illinois vs. No. 8 Michigan*

• Saturday, Oct. 26: Illinois at No. 3 Oregon*

• Saturday, Nov. 2: Illinois vs. Minnesota*

• Saturday, Nov. 9: BYE

• Saturday, Nov. 16: Illinois vs. Michigan State*

• Saturday, Nov. 23: Illinois at Rutgers*

• Saturday, Nov. 30: Illinois at Northwestern*

Eastern Illinois schedule 2024

• Thursday, Aug. 29: Eastern Illinois at Illinois | 8 p.m. | Big Ten Network

• Saturday, Sept. 7:  Indiana State at Eastern Illinois | 6 p.m.

• Saturday, Sept. 14: Eastern Illinois at Northwestern | 6:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network

• Saturday, Sept. 21: Eastern Illinois at Illinois State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+

• Saturday, Sept. 28: Lindenwood at Eastern Illinois | 2 p.m. | ESPN+

• Saturday, Oct. 5: Southeast Missouri at Eastern Illinois | 2 p.m. | ESPN+

• Saturday, Oct. 12: Eastern Illinois at Tennessee State | 5 p.m. | ESPN+

• Saturday, Oct. 19: BYE

• Saturday, Oct. 26: Eastern Illinois at UT Martin | 2 p.m. | ESPN+

• Saturday, Nov. 2: Western Illinois at Eastern Illinois | 2 p.m. | ESPN+

• Saturday, Nov. 9: Eastern Illinois at Gardner-Webb | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN+

• Saturday, Nov. 16: Charleston Southern at Eastern Illinois | 12 p.m. | ESPN+

• Saturday, Nov. 23: Eastern Illinois at Tennessee Tech | 12 p.m. | ESPN+

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