NORMAL, Ill. – Kickoff time for the Illinois State-Western Illinois football game on March 20 has been moved up one hour to 11 a.m. CT from its previously scheduled Noon time slot. The game time has been modified to allow the contest to be broadcast live on Marquee Sports Network prior to Chicago Cubs spring training baseball set for later that day at 3:05 p.m.
The game will also be simulcast live on ESPN 3 or ESPN+ plus as part of the Missouri Valley Football Conference broadcast agreement. The Redbirds have won nine of the last 10 meetings overall against their in-state rivals, but the Leathernecks hold a 51-48-3 advantage in the all-time series between the two schools.