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Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024

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Illini Football’s Season Opener vs. EIU Moved to Thursday, Aug. 29

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois' football game against Eastern Illinois has been moved to Thursday, Aug. 29, it was announced. The matchup, originally scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31, will have its kickoff time and television network announced at a later date.

The Eastern Illinois game will be Illinois' first at Memorial Stadium during the 100th anniversary season. Season tickets are on sale now, starting at $100 to commemorate the 100th anniversary and provide an affordable entry point for all fans.

Fans who purchase season tickets by April 1 will receive 10% off concessions items at home games all season long.

$100 Season Ticket Ad Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary

2024 Illinois Football Schedule

Date Opponent Location
Thu., Aug. 29 Eastern Illinois Memorial Stadium
Sat., Sept. 7 Kansas Memorial Stadium
Sat., Sept. 14 Central Michigan Memorial Stadium
Sat., Sept. 21 at Nebraska  Lincoln, Neb.
Sat., Sept. 28 at Penn State  State College, Pa.
Sat., Oct. 5 OFF  --
Sat., Oct. 12 Purdue  Memorial Stadium
Sat., Oct. 19 Michigan  Memorial Stadium
Sat., Oct. 26 at Oregon  Eugene, Ore.
Sat., Nov. 2 Minnesota  Memorial Stadium
Sat., Nov. 9 OFF  --
Sat., Nov. 16 Michigan State  Memorial Stadium
Sat., Nov. 23 at Rutgers Piscataway, N.J.
Sat., Nov. 30 at Northwestern  Evanston, Ill.
Sat., Dec. 7 Big Ten Championship Indianapolis, Ind.

All games and dates are subject to change.  

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