Illinois Adds 2029 Home Game Against Buffalo

April 9, 2026 | Football

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois football team will host Buffalo in a nonconference matchup in 2029, the program announced Thursday. The game is scheduled for Sept. 8, 2029 at Gies Memorial Stadium.

The game will be the first meeting between the Fighting Illini and Bulls.

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Schedule

Illinois Adds 2029 Home Game Against Buffalo

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Upcoming Events

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

Upcoming Event: Football at Michigan State on Oct 10, 2026 at TBA

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Completed Event: Football versus UAB on September 3, 2026 , Win , 42, to, 23

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

Illinois Adds 2029 Home Game Against Buffalo

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