Friday marks the start of the 2025 season that Illinois fans will talk about for years to come.
This could be an Illini season that meets expectations, or it could be one of those ugly disasters, like after the 2007 campaign. Regardless, it all starts with Western Illinois under the lights on Friday night.
Here is the Illinois football vs Western Illinois – How to watch, weather, and series history
- Illinois football vs Western Illinois – How to watch
The Illinois game against the Leathernecks will kick off at 6:30 p.