The stage is set for a top-20 showdown in Bloomington on Saturday, September 20, 2025, as the No. 19 Indiana Hoosiers (3-0) welcome the No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) to Memorial Stadium in a high-stakes Big Ten clash.
Illinois enters fresh off a commanding 38-0 victory over Western Michigan, while Indiana made headlines last weekend by steamrolling Indiana State 73-0. The Illini, who went 10-3 a season ago and tied Iowa for fifth in the Big Ten at 6-3, have been hit-or-miss on the road the last two years with a 3-2 mark.
Indiana, meanwhile, looks nearly untouchable at home, winning all 11 contests in Bloomington since the start of 2024 on the heels of an 11-2 season that included an 8-1 conference record.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Indiana vs Illinois NCAAF game, plus plenty more.
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Indiana vs Illinois: Date and kick-off time
The Hurricanes will take on the Gators in a highly anticipated NCAAF game on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET or 4:30 pm PT at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
| Date | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 7:30 pm ET or 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Memorial Stadium |
| Location | Bloomington, Indiana |
How to watch Indiana vs Illinois on TV & stream live online
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Indiana vs Illinois team news & key players
Indiana Hoosiers team news
For Indiana, junior transfer Fernando Mendoza has been nothing short of sensational since arriving from Cal. The quarterback has completed 72.4% of his throws (55-of-76) for 708 yards and nine touchdowns without a single turnover, while also adding 72 yards and two scores on the ground. His career numbers already speak volumes—5,420 passing yards, 39 touchdowns, and just 16 interceptions. Against Indiana State last week, he was nearly flawless, connecting on 19-of-20 passes for 270 yards and five touchdowns.
Mendoza has quickly built chemistry with junior wideout Omar Cooper Jr., who torched Indiana State for 207 yards and four touchdowns on 10 catches. Through three games this fall, Cooper has 13 receptions for 299 yards and four scores, pushing his career totals to 59 catches, 1,160 yards (a 19.7-yard average), and 13 touchdowns.
Illinois Fighting Illini team news
Illinois is led by redshirt senior Luke Altmyer, now in his third season at Champaign after transferring from Ole Miss. Altmyer has been sharp to start 2025, completing nearly 72% of his passes (56-of-78) for 709 yards and eight touchdowns. He lit up Duke earlier this month, throwing for 296 yards and three scores in a 45-19 win. Over the course of his college career, he has piled up 5,626 passing yards and 46 touchdowns while limiting mistakes to just 19 picks.
His top target has been senior receiver Hank Beatty, who has hauled in 19 receptions for 289 yards and a touchdown already this season. Beatty showcased his versatility against Duke, not only grabbing eight passes for 128 yards but also breaking off a 25-yard touchdown run. Now in his fourth year with the Illini, he’s totaled 54 catches, 673 yards, and a pair of scores.