How to Watch Illinois vs. Western Michigan: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 13, 2025

Star player Hank Beatty and the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-0) play the Western Michigan Broncos (0-2) on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET, at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Interested in watching the game featuring the Fighting Illini and Broncos? You can do so on Fox Sports 1.

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How to Watch Illinois vs. Western Michigan

• When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) in Champaign, Illinois
• TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Illinois' 2025 Schedule

Illinois 2025 Stats & Insights

• Illinois is totaling 429.5 yards per game on offense (46th in the FBS), and rank 52nd defensively, yielding 300.5 yards allowed per game.
• Illinois is putting up 263.5 passing yards per game on offense (37th in the FBS), and ranks 106th on defense with 245 passing yards allowed per game.
• On the offensive side of the ball, the Fighting Illini have been a top-25 unit, ranking 15th-best in the FBS by averaging 48.5 points per game. They rank 26th on defense (11 points allowed per game).
• On the defensive side of the ball, the Fighting Illini have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 11th-best by surrendering only 55.5 per game. They rank 68th on offense (166 rushing yards per game).
• Illinois ranks 77th in third-down efficiency (40.9%) on offense and 79th in third-down percentage allowed (37.5%) on defense this year.
• The Fighting Illini own the best turnover margin in college football at +6, forcing six turnovers (sixth in the FBS) while turning it over zero times (first in the FBS).

Illinois 2025 Key Players

Western Michigan's 2025 Schedule

Western Michigan 2025 Stats & Insights

• Western Michigan ranks 12th-worst in total yards per game (260), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 96th in the FBS with 371 total yards allowed per contest.
• Western Michigan's passing game has been sputtering, ranking 18th-worst in the FBS with 137.5 passing yards per game. It has been better on defense, allowing 189.5 passing yards per contest (63rd-ranked).
• In terms of points scored the Broncos rank 111th in the FBS (18 points per game), and they are 106th on the other side of the ball (28 points allowed per contest).
• The Broncos rank 100th in rushing yards per game (122.5), but they've been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-worst in the FBS with 181.5 rushing yards allowed per contest.
• Western Michigan ranks 61st in the FBS with a 42.4% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 84th with a 38.5% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
• At +1, the Broncos sport the 45th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with two forced turnovers (68th in the FBS) and one turnover committed (21st in the FBS).

Western Michigan 2025 Key Players

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