Five Weeks Until #Illini Football

July 30, 2016 | Football

Fighting Illini open 2016 Sept. 3 vs. Murray State (2:30 p.m. on BTN)

Saturday marks five weeks until Fighting Illini Football season. The Orange and Blue open on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 3, with Murray State coming to Memorial Stadium for a 2:30 p.m. kick on BTN.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Football versus UAB on Sep 3, 2026 at 8 PM CT

Upcoming Event: Football versus Duke on Sep 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM CT

Upcoming Event: Football versus Southern Illinois on Sep 19, 2026 at 1 PM CT

Upcoming Event: Football at #1 Ohio State on Sep 26, 2026 at TBA

Upcoming Event: Football versus Purdue on Oct 3, 2026 at TBA

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Completed Event: Football versus #-/23 Tennessee on December 30, 2025 , Win , 30, to, 28

Completed Event: Football versus Northwestern on November 29, 2025 , Win , 20, to, 13

Completed Event: Football at Wisconsin on November 22, 2025 , Loss , 10, to, 27

Completed Event: Football versus Maryland on November 15, 2025 , Win , 24, to, 6

Completed Event: Football versus Rutgers on November 1, 2025 , Win , 35, to, 13

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