How to Watch Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds

How to Watch Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois

Game Time: 8 p.m. Thursday

TV Channel: BTN

Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO

Odds: ILL -28, O/U 45

Quick Hits:

Illinois Fighting Illini (0-0, 0-0 Big Ten)

Head Coach: Bret Bielema (4th season, 18-19 record)

Last Game: 45-43 loss to Northwestern

Gameday Reading:

Eastern Illinois Panthers (0-0)

Head coach: Chris Wilkerson (3rd season, 10-12)

Last game: 28-14 win over Robert Morris

What Happened the Last Time These Two Teams Played?

Sept. 6, 2008: Illinois 47, EIU 21

How about this gem from News-Gazette veteran Scott Richey, when he covered EIU!

CHAMPAIGN – Eastern had a chance to take the lead against No. 24 Illinois about six minutes before halftime. The Panthers had the ball at the Illinois seven-yard line, but could not pick up that crucial yard with consecutive rushing plays.

Illinois then scored twice before the second quarter came to a close to increase their lead to 19-7 en route to a 47-21 victory.

The Fighting Illini dominated with their ground game with 399 rushing yards on 53 carries. Illinois junior quarterback Juice Williams had an Illinois record 174 yards and scored twice on the ground. Williams also completed 16-of-25 passes for 124 yards and another touchdown.