The Indiana football team is 3-0 going into tonight’s game against Illinois (3-0) at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium.

Both teams are ranked in the US LBM Coaches Poll. IU sits at No. 17 while the Illini are ranked No. 8. It will mark the first top-20 showdown for the Hoosiers at home since Oct. 24, 1987. The game will also be the Big Ten opener for Indiana and Illinois.

Through three games, IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza has thrown for 708 yards and nine touchdowns. Omar Cooper Jr. leads the Hoosiers with 13 receptions, 299 yards and four scores.

Illinois owns wins over Western Illinois, Duke and Western Michigan. Luke Altmyer has thrown for 709 yards and eight touchdowns.

When is Indiana vs Illinois game in Week 4 of the college football season? What date is Illinois at IU football?

Indiana vs Illinois is Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.

What time does Illinois vs Indiana game start today, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025? When does IU football vs Illinois begin?

IU vs Illinois begins at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

What channel is Indiana football vs Illinois game today? How to watch Illinois at IU football on TV

TV: NBC with Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst) and Kathryn Tappen (sideline)

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Where to stream, watch IU vs Illinois football game today, Saturday, September 20, 2025? Streaming Indiana football at Memorial Stadium

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How to watch, stream the Indiana football vs Illinois game today, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025? Streaming IU vs Illinois at Memorial Stadium

Catch all the action between Indiana football and Illinois from Bloomington on NBC (Fubo offers a free trial).

Watch Indiana and Illinois live

How to listen to Indiana football vs Illinois game today on radio, Saturday, Sept. 20? Streaming IU vs Illinois at Memorial StadiumRadio: Indiana Hoosier Sports Network with Don Fischer (play-by-play), Buck Suhr (analyst) and John HerrickStreaming: SiriusXM Channel 82Indiana football vs Illinois tickets

Ticket prices for the Indiana vs Illinois game at Memorial Stadium start at $115 on StubHub.

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Who is favored between Indiana football and Illinois? Predictions, picks, betting odds for IU vs Illinois

Odds courtesy of BetMGM

Indiana 34, Illinois 21: “One of the first major games on the conference calendar, this could act as a playoff eliminator for the loser. Illinois is experienced and confident, with Luke Altmyer back behind center after a 10-win 2024. But by this point, Indiana will have worked through any necessary growing pains, and in front of a sold-out crowd, the Hoosiers pass their first major test.” – IU reporter Zach OstermanSpread: Indiana by 6.5Over/under: 52.5Moneyline: Indiana -250, Illinois +200Big Ten football schedule for Week 4Fri., Sept. 19: Iowa at Rutgers, 8 p.m., FoxSat., Sept. 20: Maryland at Wisconsin, noon, NBC/PeacockSat., Sept. 20: Oregon State at Oregon, 3 p.m., BTNSat., Sept. 20: Michigan at Nebraska, 3:30 p.m., CBS/Paramount+Sat., Sept. 20: Purdue at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m., NBC/PeacockSat., Sept. 20: Illinois at Indiana, 7:30 p.m., NBC/PeacockSat., Sept. 20: Washington at Washington State, 7:30 p.m., CBS/Paramount+Sat., Sept. 20: Michigan State at USC, 11 p.m., Fox

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