The Illinois Fighting Illini, ranked No. 22, square off against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Wrigley Field, with the coveted Land of Lincoln Trophy up for grabs.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch and listen to the Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAAF game, plus plenty more.
Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini: Date and kick-off time
The Wildcats will take on the Fighting Illini in a highly anticipated NCAAF game on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 12:00 pm ET/ 9:00 am PT, at Lanny and Sharon Stadium in Evanston, IL.
| Date | Saturday, November 30, 2024 |
| Kick-off Time | 12:00 pm ET/ 9:00 am PT |
| Venue | Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium |
| Location | Evanston, IL |
How to watch Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini on TV & stream live online
TV channel: BTN
- Broadcasters: Chris Vosters (play-by-play) and Matt Millen (color analyst) are on the game call.
Streaming service: FuboTV
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How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini
Audio Stream: Home: 372 (CAR), 372 (NE) | Away: 83 (CAR), 83 (NE)
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Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini team news & key players
Northwestern Wildcats team news
The Wildcats kicked off their season with a 3-3 split, notching wins against Miami-Ohio, Eastern Illinois, and Maryland. However, they struggled in the following stretch, dropping three of their next four games. Their lone bright spot during that period was a victory over Purdue, as they also fell to Wisconsin, Iowa, and Ohio State.
Last weekend, Northwestern faced a daunting test against Michigan, where they allowed double-digit points in three out of four quarters, ultimately suffering a crushing 50-6 defeat. Jack Lausch threw for 106 yards but was intercepted twice, while both Cam Porter and Caleb Komolafe managed just 24 rushing yards apiece on seven carries each.
Illinois Fighting Illini team news
The Illinois Fighting Illini started their season on a high note with four consecutive victories before suffering their first setback against Penn State on September 28. They rebounded with wins over Purdue and Michigan but stumbled again in matchups against Oregon and Minnesota. However, Illinois regained momentum by defeating Michigan State on November 16.
In their most recent contest against Rutgers, the Illini faced a nail-biting challenge, trailing 17-15 heading into the fourth quarter. They turned the tide in dramatic fashion, piling on 23 points in the final period to claim a thrilling 38-31 victory. Luke Altmyer was pivotal, throwing for 249 yards and two touchdowns while also leading the ground attack with 74 rushing yards and a score.
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